

Komarom VSE 2-2 Budafoki MTE | International Club Friendly | 1 July 2026
An entertaining pre-season encounter in Hungary ended all square as Komarom VSE and Budafoki MTE played out a 2-2 draw. Both teams showed promising early-season form, producing four goals and plenty of excitement for the spectators at the Komarom Stadium.
Match Overview
The match started at a high tempo, with both sides eager to impose themselves. Komarom took the lead twice, but each time Budafoki fought back to level. The draw was a fair outcome in an open contest that highlighted strengths and weaknesses for both coaches to analyse.
Key Moments
- 8th minute: Komarom drew first blood – forward Gábor Szalai latched onto a through ball and finished calmly past the Budafoki goalkeeper.
- 14th minute: Budafoki responded quickly. A cross from the left was headed home by striker Dániel Kovács to make it 1-1.
- 42nd minute: Komarom regained the lead before half-time. Midfielder Attila Horváth fired a low shot from the edge of the box that deflected into the net.
- 68th minute: Budafoki equalised again. Substitute Bálint Farkas latched onto a loose ball inside the box and hammered it past the Komarom keeper.
- 85th minute: Budafoki thought they had won it, but a goal was ruled out for a marginal offside after a VAR check (friendly rules allowed).
Tactical Observations
Komarom VSE played a direct 4-4-2, looking to exploit the pace of their front two. Budafoki MTE used a 3-5-2 system that gave them width but left gaps in behind, which Komarom exploited twice. Both teams lost shape as substitutions disrupted rhythm in the second half.
Standout Performers
Komarom’s Attila Horváth was influential in midfield, scoring one and creating the first goal. For Budafoki, Dániel Kovács led the line well and took his goal clinically. Budafoki goalkeeper Bence Varga made several important saves to keep his team in the match.
What It Means
A high-scoring friendly will give both coaching staff plenty of material to work on defensively, while the attacking fluency is encouraging. Komarom and Budafoki will continue their pre-season programmes with the hope of tightening up at the back while maintaining their offensive threat.
