Puskás Akadémia U19 won a remarkable nine-goal thriller against Debreceni VSC U19 in the Hungary U19 A League on 24 October 2026, edging the visitors 5-4 after a second half full of momentum swings. The match had everything: early control, a comeback, defensive errors and a late winner that finally settled an extraordinary contest.

Match overview

Puskás Akadémia started the stronger side and looked capable of taking complete control when they raced into an early lead. Debreceni VSC, however, refused to go away and turned the game into an end-to-end spectacle. With both teams committing numbers forward, the defending became increasingly stretched and the scoreline kept changing.

• League: Hungary U19 A League
• Result: Puskás Akadémia U19 5-4 Debreceni VSC U19
• Date: 24 October 2026, 19:00
• Venue: Puskás Akadémia academy complex, Felcsút

Key moments

The home side opened the scoring in the 9th minute after a sharp passing move through midfield ended with a low finish from inside the box. Puskás Akadémia doubled their lead in the 21st minute when a cross from the right was converted at the far post.

Debrecen pulled one back in the 34th minute with a well-taken strike from the edge of the area, but Puskás restored their two-goal cushion just before half-time. A quick counterattack and a composed finish made it 3-1 at the break.

The second half was almost impossible to contain. Debrecen scored twice in the 55th and 61st minutes to level the match at 3-3, taking advantage of hesitancy in the Puskás defence. Puskás retook the lead in the 70th minute, only for Debrecen to equalise again in the 82nd. The winner arrived in the 88th minute when Puskás Akadémia pressed high, won the ball near the penalty area and finished decisively.

Tactical story

Puskás Akadémia played with a high line and aggressive pressing, aiming to dominate the ball in Debrecen’s half. That approach produced chances but also left space behind the defence when Debrecen broke quickly. The home midfield often pushed too far forward, which allowed the visitors to counter through the centre.

Debreceni VSC were at their best in transition. Their forwards ran the channels well and their midfielders arrived late in the box to support attacks. Defensively, however, both teams struggled to handle quick combinations around the penalty area, and the match became a test of which side could keep its composure in the final moments.

Standout performers

Puskás Akadémia’s attacking midfielder was the creative hub, linking play and providing the pass before several of the goals. The centre-forward’s movement caused constant problems, while the substitute who scored the late winner showed great anticipation to press and finish.

For Debreceni VSC, the two-goal forward was the outstanding individual, repeatedly finding space between the lines and finishing with confidence. The goalkeeper made several saves to keep the scoreline within reach, but Debrecen’s defensive shape collapsed too often in a chaotic second half.

What the result means

The three points are significant for Puskás Akadémia U19 in the Hungary U19 A League, where youth development and competitive results go hand in hand. Winning a match after conceding three times in the second half shows character, but the coaching staff will also want to address the defensive gaps that allowed Debrecen back into the game.

Debreceni VSC U19 will take encouragement from their fighting spirit and attacking output, yet the defeat highlights the importance of game management. In a league designed to test young players tactically and mentally, a 5-4 loss is a harsh lesson but also a valuable one.