Ferencvárosi TC U19 4 – 0 Illés Akadémia Haladás U19
Hungary U19 A League | 15 May 2026
Ferencvárosi TC's Under-19 side produced a dominant display at the FTC Akademia to crush Illés Akadémia Haladás 4-0, keeping their title hopes firmly alive in the Hungarian youth league. The hosts were clinical in front of goal and never looked back after a first-half brace.
Match Overview
From the opening whistle, FTC controlled the tempo, pressing high and recycling possession with ease. Haladás struggled to string passes together and were undone by a combination of swift attacking moves and defensive errors. The scoreline could have been even larger, but the home side took their foot off the gas in the final 20 minutes.
Key Moments
- 12' – Ádám Szalai Jr. opens the scoring: A composed finish after a through ball split the Haladás defence.
- 34' – Márk Kovács doubles the lead: A powerful strike from the edge of the box.
- 58' – Zsolt Németh makes it 3-0: A header from a corner kick.
- 74' – Dániel Varga adds the fourth: A solo run and finish after a counter-attack.
Tactical Story
FTC deployed a 4-2-3-1 system with an emphasis on width and quick transitions. The midfield duo of Bence Petrók and Ádám Nagy dominated the centre, allowing the attacking line to focus on creating overloads. Haladás attempted to sit deep and hit on the break, but their lack of possession meant few threats on goal.
Standout Players
- Zsolt Németh (Ferencváros U19) – Scored and provided an assist, leading the line superbly.
- Bence Petrók (Ferencváros U19) – Controlled the midfield with energy and precise passing.
- Tamás Horváth (Illés Akadémia) – Made several saves to keep the score from reaching double figures.
Season Impact
The win keeps Ferencváros U19 in second place in the Hungary U19 A League, one point behind leaders Puskás Akadémia with two rounds to play. Haladás remain in mid-table, safe from relegation but with little to play for. FTC's youth side will now prepare for a crucial trip to third-placed MTK Budapest next week.

