Youth Round-Up: U19 Triumph over FTC, U14s Maintain Unbeaten Run

U19

Following their cup victory over Dorogi FC, our U19 team hosted Ferencváros in the 7th round of the Elite League. With a brace from Milán Balaskó and a goal from Balázs Bokor, our boys earned a commanding 3–0 win against the green-and-whites, remaining at the top of the table with 16 points.

Elite League, Round 7

Kispest–Honvéd FC–Ferencvárosi TC 3–0 (1–0)

Lineup: Czinki – Ferencz, Schwarcz (Rankó 59'), Szanka (Domján 82'), Komlósi (Kis L. 77'), Miták, Varga Z. (Kimmel 77'), Érsek (Bokor 59'), Horváth Á., Kecskés, Balaskó

Our goalscorers: Balaskó (37', 81'), Bokor (67')

Márton Bogdánfi, head coach:

"In terms of the run of play, it was an eventful match. There were periods when we dominated, but there were also times when Fradi managed to impose their will on us. We scored our goals at the right moments, which made closing out the match much easier for us."

U17

Viktor Petrók's side prepared well for the weekend clash after securing a two-goal victory against Nyíregyháza Spartacus in the cup. Our age-group side played out a 0–0 draw against MTK Budapest, sharing the points. Following the final whistle, our head coach emphasized that it was a fair result.

Elite League, Round 7

Kispest–Honvéd FC–MTK Budapest 0–0 (0–0)

Lineup: Székely – Marinyák, Érsek, Palásti, Domány (Jakab 71'), Hegyes, Vérten, Völgyi, Hajagos, Szijjártó (Babalola 81'), Szabó (Meggyes 64')

Viktor Petrók, head coach:

"We played a useful, good, and open match, with both teams looking to play football. We should have controlled the tempo more effectively in possession, which might have led to fewer technical errors in our play. When pressing to win the ball back, we could have timed our proactive pressing a bit better, but these are things you learn over time. I believe it was a fair outcome, as neither team deserved to lose given their proactive approach, the effort invested, and the quality of football shown in spells!"

U16

Tamás Szamosi's squad experienced a week similar to that of our U17s: after a cup win, they closed out the 8th round of the Elite League with a point. Our U16s hosted DVTK, and although the visitors took the lead late in the first half, our team equalized after the break courtesy of Hunor Bolyki's strike.

Elite League, Round 8

Kispest–Honvéd FC–DVTK 1–1 (0–1)

Lineup: Petró – Török, Józsa, Nyiri (Bolyki – at halftime), Schill (Magyar 70'), Mosolits (Szűcs 63'), Menyhárt, Varga B., Unger (Sólyom 27'), Szabó D., Gerebenes

Our goalscorer: Bolyki (72')

Tamás Szamosi, head coach:

"In the first half, we struggled to find our rhythm; the start of the match did not go at all as planned. In the second half, we found our footing somewhat, which paid off as we managed to equalize. We cannot take too many positives from the encounter, but this week we will work on finding our way back to our true path and playing our own brand of football again."

U15

Our U15s claimed a 2–0 home victory over Illés Akadémia. Head coach Djordje Kamber emphasized after the final whistle that his team deservedly kept all three points at home. Our team will travel to Felcsút this Saturday to face PAFC at 11:00 AM.

Elite League, Round 8

Kispest–Honvéd FC–Illés Akadémia 2–0 (1–0)

Lineup: Monyók – Karácsony (Nnadi 58'), Rodek, Oláh-Sebők, Gerencsér, Kovács N. (Ottó 52'), Babos (Tóth Cs.), Csiba, Németh, Hanzély (Babalola 63'), Kamber (Rácz 52')

Our goalscorers: Rodek (39'), Nnadi (83')

Djordje Kamber, head coach:

"I believe we won deservedly and rightfully took the three points. We dominated for most of the match, kept the opposition away from our penalty area, and pressed them high up the pitch. We took the lead with a magnificent long-range strike. In building our attacks during the first half, we lacked composure and were somewhat rushed. We missed the necessary calmness in the final third to score more goals. In the second half, we played with more patience and created several opportunities, although our second goal eventually arrived from the penalty spot. Congratulations to the boys for their fighting spirit and the attitude they displayed throughout the entire match!"

U14

Our U14 side also enjoyed a busy week, featuring in two league games within seven days. First, they contested their postponed Round 1 fixture against ETO FC, recording a 2–0 win, and then hosted DVSC, sharing the spoils in a goalless draw. Our team remains unbeaten in the Elite League, occupying third place with 18 points as they look ahead to their upcoming rematch against ETO FC.

Elite League, Round 1 (Postponed match)

Kispest–Honvéd FC–ETO FC 2–0 (1–0)

Lineup: Tóbiás (Pándi 41'), Balla (Krapfel 56'), Nyerges (Jamrik 51'), Pályka (Juhász 56'), Szilágyi (Berki 56'), Baji (Várdai 41'), Izing, Juhász, Gál (Varga O. 51'), Németh, Marsalla

Our goalscorers: Pályka (17'), Marsalla (50')

Elite League, Round 9

Kispest–Honvéd FC–DVSC 0–0 (0–0)

Lineup: Pándi (Tóbiás 41'), Varga, Balla, Nyerges, Pályka (Walkó 41'), Szilágyi (Juhász 61'), Márta, Izing (Jamrik 56'), Juhász (Marsalla 56'), Németh (Berki 61'), Várdai (Gál 41')

Richárd Takács, head coach:

"It was a mixed match for us. We had our strong spells and created numerous scoring chances that could have given us a comfortable lead even in the first half, but we lacked accuracy in our finishing in front of goal. As time progressed, we struggled increasingly to control the tempo, which influenced the entire match. It ended in a goalless draw despite both sides having plenty of chances to find the back of the net."