Szombathelyi Haladas 2-1 Sarisapi Banyasz SE: Home Side Grinds Out Important NB III Win

Szombathelyi Haladas earned a 2-1 win over Sarisapi Banyasz SE in a thrilling Hungary Nemzeti Bajnokság III encounter on August 12, 2026. The match, which kicked off at 23:30, saw the former top-flight club show resilience after a strong Sarisapi performance threatened to spoil their evening.

Haladas came into the fixture with ambitions of climbing the NB III table, and they delivered the result their supporters wanted, though not without difficulty. The home side took the lead in the first half and then had to defend deep after Sarisapi Banyasz SE equalised, before eventually finding a late winner.

Match Overview

Szombathelyi Haladas started confidently and took control of the early proceedings. Their opening goal arrived in the 24th minute when a well-delivered free kick was met by a glancing header that found the bottom corner. The home side then settled into a comfortable rhythm, controlling possession and limiting Sarisapi to long-range efforts.

Sarisapi Banyasz SE came out with renewed energy after the interval and levelled the match just after the hour mark. A quick move down the left side ended with a driven cross that was turned in at the near post, silencing the home crowd. The goal changed the momentum, and Sarisapi began to look the more likely side to take the lead.

Key Moments

• Haladas’ opener: A well-worked set-piece gave the home side a deserved first-half advantage.
• Sarisapi’s equaliser: The visitors responded with a fast, direct move that caught the Haladas defence flat-footed.
• Decisive winner: Haladas reclaimed the lead late on with a strong individual finish after a goalmouth scramble.
• Fighting finish: Sarisapi pushed forward in search of another equaliser but could not find a way through.

Season Impact

For Szombathelyi Haladas, the victory is a significant confidence boost. As a club with a rich Hungarian footballing history, getting back to winning ways is crucial for their promotion push in the NB III. Sarisapi Banyasz SE will be disappointed not to take something from the match after their strong second-half response, but they can take positives from a competitive road performance.

Haladas will now look to build on this result in the coming weeks, while Sarisapi will aim to turn promising displays into points as the Hungary Nemzeti Bajnokság III season progresses.