Szolnoki MAV FC 4 – 4 Tiszafured VSE: Eight-Goal Thriller in Preseason Clash

Fans were treated to a spectacular goal-fest on 18 July 2026 as Szolnoki MAV FC and Tiszafured VSE played out a breathtaking 4-4 draw in an International Club Friendly. The match, held at Szolnoki’s home ground, showcased end-to-end action and attacking flair from both sides.

Match Overview

The game was a tale of two halves. Szolnoki took an early lead only to see Tiszafured fight back, and the hosts then had to come from behind twice to salvage a point. By the final whistle, eight different scorers had found the net.

Key Moments

• 3rd minute – Szolnoki opened the scoring: a deflected shot from the edge of the area wrong-footed the Tiszafured keeper.
• 15th minute – Tiszafured equalised with a powerful header from a corner.
• 22nd minute – Szolnoki restored their lead through a quick counter-attack, 2-1.
• 34th minute – Tiszafured’s winger curled a beautiful free-kick into the top corner to make it 2-2.
• 55th minute – Tiszafured took the lead for the first time, 2-3, after a defensive mix-up.
• 65th minute – Szolnoki hit back with a well-worked team goal, 3-3.
• 78th minute – Tiszafured thought they had won it with a breakaway goal, 3-4.
• 89th minute – Szolnoki’s deep cross was headed in at the far post to complete the comeback, 4-4.

Tactical Story

Both managers used the friendly to experiment with formations. Szolnoki switched between a 3-5-2 and a 4-3-3, while Tiszafured relied on a fluid 4-2-3-1. Defensive lapses were evident, but the attacking intent was clear – both sides pressed high and created numerous chances.

Standout Players

• Balázs Farkas (Szolnoki MAV FC) – The midfielder bagged a goal and an assist, pulling the strings in the centre.
• Péter Nagy (Tiszafured VSE) – Scored a brilliant free-kick and set up another with a clever pass.

Pre-Season Context

For Szolnoki, the draw offered encouragement in attack but highlighted defensive frailties that need work before the season. Tiszafured will see the result as a positive sign of their firepower, even if they could not hold on to the lead.