Zalaegerszegi TE U19 came from behind twice to beat Illes Akademia Haladas U19 3-2 in a five-goal Hungary U19 A League thriller on 24 October 2026. The visitors showed character and attacking quality in equal measure, recovering from 1-0 and 2-1 deficits before finding a late winner in a match that swung repeatedly.

Match overview

Illes Akademia Haladas U19 started brightly and took the lead inside the opening ten minutes, using a quick transition to break through the Zalaegerszegi defence. The home side looked comfortable for a short period, but Zalaegerszegi responded well, pressing higher and finding space in wide areas. The equaliser arrived midway through the first half, only for Haladas to regain the advantage before the interval.

The second half belonged largely to Zalaegerszegi TE U19. They increased the tempo, moved the ball more quickly through midfield and forced Haladas deeper. An equaliser just before the hour mark set up a tense final stretch, and the visitors found the decisive goal in the 77th minute to complete an impressive away victory in the Hungary U19 A League.

Key moments

• 8th minute — Haladas 1-0: A midfield interception launched a fast counter, and the Haladas forward finished low into the corner.
• 21st minute — Zalaegerszegi 1-1: The visitors worked the ball wide before a cutback found a runner arriving in the box.
• 34th minute — Haladas 2-1: A well-delivered set piece was met with a strong header at the back post.
• 58th minute — Zalaegerszegi 2-2: A powerful strike from outside the area beat the goalkeeper and changed the momentum of the match.
• 77th minute — Zalaegerszegi 3-2: A substitute’s cross was converted at the near post as the away side completed the comeback.

Tactical story

Zalaegerszegi TE U19 grew into the game after a shaky opening spell. Their midfield began to press more aggressively, forcing Haladas into sideways passes and creating turnovers in useful areas. The visitors also used their width effectively, stretching the home defence and creating space for late runs into the penalty area.

Haladas remained dangerous on the counter-attack and scored twice from quick, direct moves, but they struggled to protect their lead. As the game wore on, their defensive line dropped deeper, and Zalaegerszegi took advantage by committing more players forward. The winning goal was a reward for the visitors’ persistence and their willingness to keep attacking despite twice falling behind.

Standout performers

Zalaegerszegi’s attacking midfielder was central to the comeback, linking play and finding pockets of space between the lines. The wide players stretched the pitch and delivered dangerous crosses, while the goalscorer of the second equaliser showed excellent technique under pressure. For Haladas, the striker’s movement caused problems throughout, and the goalkeeper made several important saves to keep the match alive until the closing stages.

What it means

The win gives Zalaegerszegi TE U19 three valuable points in the Hungary U19 A League and underlines the squad’s resilience. Coming from behind twice away from home is a strong sign of character, and the late winner will boost confidence ahead of the next fixtures. Illes Akademia Haladas U19 will take encouragement from their attacking moments but will be frustrated by conceding three times after taking the lead. In a development league where consistency matters, both sides will look to build on the lessons of a dramatic five-goal contest.