The most difficult task of this season was ahead of DVSC on the last day of January, playing at the home of the league leader Győr, who are riding a winning streak. Head coach Sergio Navarro could not count on Julien Dacosta, Víctor Camarasa as well as Dominik Kocsis, who was suspended. Among the starting XI were Benedek Erdélyi, Ádám Lang, Adrian Guerrero, György Komáromi, Flórián Cibla and Soma Szuhodovszki too.

At the beginnig of the match, Győr had more possession of the ball, but could not create serious chances. In the 9th minute, Valdoiu headed over the goal, then in the 14th minute, Megyeri saved Flórián Cibla’s attempt at the other end of the pitch. The tempo was not high, but the tactical battle was intense and it was clear that our team prepared well for the opponent.

Midfield play dominated for a long time. In the 27th minute, Benedek Erdélyi saved Vingler’s long-range attempt. The play did not change for quite a long time, but in the 38th minute, Loki took the lead. Soma Szuhodovszki broke through with a pass from Flórián Cibla and from 14 meters out on the left, he fired an excellent shot into the top left corner (0-1). Thus, our team went on a break with an advantage, though this also required a huge, goal-line save from Benedek Erdélyi during the extra time.

At the beginning of the 2nd half, our goalkeeper saved the attempt of Njie, who came on as a substitution. Then, in the 50th minute, Loki scored again! At the end of a brilliant attack, Balázs Dzsudzsák made a great pass from the left and György Komáromi, who was arriving on the far corner, nodded the ball into the net from close-range (0-2).

After that Adrian Guerrero had to be substituted due to an injury and Botond Vajda came on to substitute him. Győr tried everything in order to pull one back and had several chances, but DVSC played very well.

At the start of the final half hour, VAR awarded a penalty to the hosts after Schön went down next to Botond Vajda. Vitális converted the penalty in the 65th minute (1-2). Donát Bárány and Álex Bermejo came on, the latter immediately testing Balázs Megyeri. The match grew increasingly tense, fitting for a derby. In the closing stages ETO pushed forward, but Loki defended well. Bence Batik and Dorde Gordic also came on as substitutions, and in the 89th minute, Győr was awarded another penalty after an unintentional handball by Bence Batik. Vitális converted the penalty again in the 95th minute, making it a draw (2–2). At the end, referee Márton Rúsz sent off both head coaches. After a huge battle, DVSC earned a valuable point and deserve great praise.

The next match will be against Paks next Saturday at Nagyerdei Stadium.

According to the coach

Balázs Borbély: It was an exciting match, there emotions, chances and the fans probably enjoyed it. Our defense broke at the time of two counter-attacks, from which we conceded two goals. However, it is positive that we could put a great pressure on our opponent at 0-2 and we could equalize.

Sergio Navarro: I apologize for my behaviour, but sometimes I have to defend the players and the team. We played against one of the best Hungarian teams, scored two fantastic goals and I’m satisfied with the team’s performance. We would have deserved more.

Fizz Liga, round 20.

ETO FC-DVSC 2-2 (0-1).

Győr, 5059 spectators. Referee: Rúsz M.

ETO FC: Megyeri – Vladoiu, Krpic, Csinger (Tóth R., 81.), Stefulj – Vingler, Vitális – Bánáti (Njie, 46.), Gavric (Schön, 57.), Bumba (Piscsur, 81.) – Benbouali. Head coach: Borbély Balázs.

DVSC: Erdélyi – Kusnyir, Mejías, Lang, Guerrero (Vajda, 52.) – Szűcs T., Youga – Komáromi (Gordic, 84.), Dzsudzsák (Batik, 84.), Cibla (Bermejo, 68.) – Szuhodovszki (Bárány, 68.). Head coach: Sergio Navarro.

Goal: Vitális (65., 95., both from a penalty) as well as Szuhodovszki (38.), Komáromi (50.).

Yellow card: Vajda (64.), Mejías (72.), Gordic (87.) as well as Csinger (19.), Gavric (54.), Krpic (69.).