Konyaspor 1 – 3 Zalaegerszegi TE: Hungarian Visitors Stun Turkish Hosts

Turkish Süper Lig side Konyaspor suffered a surprising 3‑1 defeat at home to Hungarian Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Zalaegerszegi TE on July 18, 2026. The friendly, played at Konya’s stadium, saw the visitors produce a composed performance to outplay their more fancied opponents.

Match Overview

Zalaegerszegi TE started brightly, taking the lead in the 14th minute through a well‑worked move down the left. Konyaspor equalised before half‑time with a header from a corner, but the Hungarian side regained control in the second half. Two quick goals – one from a counter‑attack and another from a deflected free‑kick – sealed the win for the visitors. Konyaspor pushed forward but lacked creativity in the final third.

Key Moments

• 14′ – Zalaegerszegi TE open the scoring: a cross from the left is volleyed home first‑time.
• 38′ – Konyaspor equalise: centre‑back rises highest to head in from a corner.
• 63′ – Quick breakaway goal puts Zalaegerszegi back ahead.
• 78′ – Free‑kick deflects off the wall and beats the Konyaspor keeper.

Standout Players

For Zalaegerszegi, the attacking midfielder orchestrated play and scored one goal. Their left‑back was solid defensively and provided the assist for the opener. Konyaspor’s goalkeeper made several saves to keep the score respectable, but outfield players struggled to impose themselves.

Season Context

For Konyaspor, this result serves as a wake‑up call ahead of the new Süper Lig season. Defensive lapses and a lack of sharpness in attack are areas to address. Zalaegerszegi, meanwhile, will return to Hungary with confidence, having shown they can compete against a club from a higher‑rated league.