U16
Our U16 team suffered a 6–3 defeat away against league leaders MTK Budapest in Round 9 of the Elite League. Tamás Szamosi's squad played with courage, and although we created the bigger chances in the opening stage of the match, we failed to convert them. Meanwhile, the hosts quickly built a commanding lead, and despite pulled-back goals from Krisztián Palásti, Zétény Sólyom, and Milán Malomsoki, we were unable to turn the match around. A major challenge awaits the age group this week, as they will represent our club in Egypt at the Al Ahly International Tournament.
Elite League, Round 9
MTK Budapest–Kispest–Honvéd FC 6–3 (4–1)
Lineup: Petró – Török (Nyiri – at HT), Palásti, Szijjártó, Józsa, Mosolits (Szűcs 61'), Menyhárt (Bolyki 73'), Vass, Szabó D. (Sólyom 61'), Malomsoki, Gerebenes (Schill – at HT)
Our goalscorers: Palásti (33'), Sólyom (71'), Malomsoki (81')
Tamás Szamosi, head coach: "We committed to a bold, honest approach and pressed our opponents proactively right from the start. We had the better opportunities in the opening phase of the game, but unfortunately could not capitalize on them. MTK, on the other hand, converted their first and then immediately their second chance, opening up a considerable lead within two minutes. In all honesty, the home team leads the table for good reason. They are composed of highly skilled, quick players capable of scoring from transitions in an instant, while also controlling the game brilliantly when required."
U15
Djordje Kamber's side claimed a 4–3 victory away at PAFC courtesy of a brace from Kevin Hanzély and goals from Gorán Rodek and Csanád Babos. Although we took the lead as early as the 8th minute, we went into the break trailing by one. Our academy players refused to give up, however, turning the match around while creating several outstanding opportunities.
Elite League, Round 9
PAFC–Kispest–Honvéd FC 3–4 (2–1)
Lineup: Monyók – Karácsony, Rodek (Babalola 73'), Kovács N. (Tóth Cs. 50'), Nnadi, Csiba, Németh (Palaga 73'), Babos, Hanzély, Gerencsér (Rácz 41'), Kamber (Ottó 56')
Our goalscorers: Hanzély (8', 57'), Rodek (59'), Babos (80')
Djordje Kamber, head coach: "We took the pitch aggressive, focused, and motivated right from the opening whistle. We pressed the opponent high up the pitch and allowed them very little space to play. In the first half hour we could have built a multi-goal lead, but we couldn't find our second goal. Toward the end of the half, our concentration dipped, which the opponent exploited to turn the scoreline in their favor, leading 2–1. We continued to play aggressively in the second half, and the boys demonstrated great fight and determination. We managed to score three more goals and created multiple great chances. We thoroughly deserved to win this game. Big congratulations to the boys on their performance!"
U14
Our U14 team featured in two matches within the span of a single week, first playing a rescheduled Round 7 fixture against Illés Akadémia before testing themselves away at ETO FC. Following a 0–0 draw in the former, they picked up a three-goal victory on the road against the Győr-based side, extending their unbeaten run to ten matches. Aside from our team, MTK Budapest remains the only other unbeaten side in the competition.
Elite League, Round 10
ETO FC–Kispest–Honvéd FC 0–3 (0–1)
Lineup: Pándi (Tóbiás 41') – Varga O. (Krapfel 51'), Balla, Nyerges, Szilágyi, Walkó (Berki 51'), Juhász G., Németh F. (Juhász B. 59'), Marsalla (Izing 41'), Várdai (Pályka 41'), Jamrik (Baji 41')
Richárd Takács, head coach: "We played a high-quality match in Győr, where we maintained clear territorial superiority throughout, translating it into steady chances, although clinical precision was missing in our finishing for a long time. Considering the heavy workload of recent weeks, it is very positive that, apart from the opening 10 minutes of the second half, we kept up the right intensity to pin a good home team into their own half, ultimately taking home a well-deserved three points."
