Vasas FC edged a remarkable seven-goal Hungary Cup tie at Szentlőrinc SE, winning 4-3 on 28 October 2026 after a night of relentless attacking football. The visitors’ extra quality in the final third proved just enough, but Szentlőrinc contributed fully to a contest that swung one way and then the other before Vasas finally secured their place in the next round.

Match overview

From the opening minutes it was clear this would not be a cagey cup encounter. Vasas looked to impose themselves through possession and quick combinations, while Szentlőrinc pressed high and attacked directly whenever they won the ball. The result was a stretched, open game with space in midfield and defenders on both sides forced into repeated recovery runs.

Seven goals told the story of a match lacking nothing in entertainment and very little in defensive solidity. Vasas had the stronger squad on paper and created the cleaner chances over the ninety minutes, but Szentlőrinc’s refusal to be shaken off made the tie uncomfortable right until the final whistle.

Key moments

Vasas opened the scoring in the eighth minute, finishing a flowing move with a composed strike from inside the area. Szentlőrinc responded through a set piece on 19 minutes, equalising with a header that exposed Vasas’s marking. The home side then took a shock lead on 34 minutes, capitalising on a turnover and finishing quickly before the defence could reset.

Vasas levelled in first-half stoppage time, a crucial moment in the psychology of the game. They moved ahead again on 61 minutes through a low effort from the edge of the box, only for Szentlőrinc to equalise for a third time on 74 minutes after a scramble in the penalty area. The decisive blow arrived on 88 minutes, when Vasas worked the ball into a shooting position and found the bottom corner to make it 4-3.

Tactical story

Szentlőrinc’s approach was built on energy and directness. They pressed Vasas’s first pass, looked to win second balls, and were willing to cross early rather than overbuild in the final third. That plan produced three goals and several other half-chances, but it also left space behind the defence for Vasas to exploit on the counter.

Vasas’s advantage came from their ability to sustain possession in attacking areas. Their midfield rotated well, pulling Szentlőrinc’s block out of shape, and their wide players repeatedly found room between full-back and centre-back. The winning goal was a fitting conclusion: patient build-up, a sharp change of angle, and a finish delivered under pressure.

Standout performers

Vasas’s central midfielder dictated much of the game, linking defence and attack and keeping the side calm after Szentlőrinc’s second goal. The centre-forward’s movement created space for others and his hold-up play was central to Vasas’s best spells. For Szentlőrinc, the striker who scored in the second half was a constant threat, while the goalkeeper made two excellent saves to prevent the scoreline from becoming even more lopsided.

What it means

Vasas FC advance, but the manner of the victory will prompt a review of their defensive organisation. Conceding three times away from home is rarely a recipe for comfortable progress. Szentlőrinc exit the Hungary Cup with credit, having pushed a stronger opponent to the brink in a tie that will be remembered for its goals, momentum swings, and late drama.

• Competition: Hungary Cup
• Result: Szentlőrinc SE 3-4 Vasas FC
• Date: 28 October 2026
• Decisive moment: Vasas’s 88th-minute winner