Budapest Honved II 3–2 1908 SZAC
International Club Friendly | July 11, 2026 – 16:00

Match Overview

In the most entertaining friendly of the day, Budapest Honved II edged past 1908 SZAC in a five‑goal thriller at the Honved B‑ team training ground. The reserve side of Hungarian giants Budapest Honved showed their quality with a spirited comeback after falling behind early, while 1908 SZAC, a club from the Budapest regional leagues, impressed with their attacking intent despite the loss.

First Half – Early Drama

The visitors stunned the home crowd by taking the lead in the 8th minute. A well‑worked corner routine found an unmarked SZAC defender, who powered a header into the net. Honved II responded well and equalized just before the half‑hour mark when their left‑back overlapped and delivered a low cross that was turned in by the centre‑forward. The game swung back in SZAC’s favor in the 39th minute: a defensive mix‑up allowed the SZAC striker to nip in and slot home, making it 2‑1 at the break.

Second Half – Honved Fightback

Budapest Honved II emerged from the dressing room with renewed energy. They dominated possession and pinned SZAC back inside their own half. The equalizer arrived in the 58th minute when a precise through‑ball split the defense and the attacker finished calmly. The home side kept pushing and finally found the winner in the 79th minute: a powerful strike from the edge of the area after a cleared corner. SZAC pushed for a late equalizer but Honved II held firm.

Key Moments

• 8′ – 1908 SZAC open the scoring from a corner.
• 28′ – Honved II level through a close‑range finish.
• 39′ – SZAC restore their lead before halftime.
• 58′ – Honved II equalize again with a clinical move.
• 79′ – The winner: a long‑range effort that seals a 3‑2 victory.

Player Performances

The Honved II striker, who scored twice, was the standout performer, showing sharp movement and composure in front of goal. For 1908 SZAC, their central midfielder dictated play in the first half and was involved in both of his team’s goals.

The friendly provided excellent preparation for Budapest Honved II, who will aim to carry this fighting spirit into their league campaign. 1908 SZAC can take heart from their performance against a higher‑ranked side.