After the 1-0 victory against the Romanian Ploiesti and the 3-3 draw against the Polish Cracovia, DVSC played the third preparation match in the Turkish training camp. The opponent of Loki was a South African team, the first division TS Galaxy. The technical staff divided the squad into two parts as our team was going to play one more match against the Slovenian Olimpija Ljubljana on Sunday.

On Saturday, among the starting eleven were the young Benedek Erdélyi, Csaba Hornyák and Máté Tuboly as well. Our team started the match well and in the 6^th minute, Márk Szécsi already took the lead. After a left-sided cross, our striker shot the ball into the bottom left corner (1-0) and not long after, he doubled the advantage of the team, converting a penalty in the 12^th minute (2-0).

In the 27^th minute, TS Galaxy pulled one back by capitalizing on a lost ball (2-1). However, in the 44^th minute, after a nice dribble, Alexandros Kyziridis set back the two-goal difference for the break by slotting the ball under the bar (3-1).

 Loki made some substitutes for the second half and the play was less continuous due to the referee’s whistles for a lot of smaller faults. The South Africans missed two clear cut chances, but meanwhile, DVSC also led some dangerous attacks. In the 74^th minute, Galaxy scored (3-2) but could not equalize later, so the score stayed the same.

The next match will be against the Slovenian Ljubljana on Monday, starting at 10 am.

Preparation match.

DVSC-TS Galaxy (South African) 3-2 (3-1).

DVSC: Erdélyi (Engedi, 46.) – Bévárdi (Cibla, 86.), Lagator, Romanchuk, Hornyák (Mojzis, 69.) – Ojediran, Loncar – Joao Oliveira (Baranyai, 46.), Tuboly, Kyziridis (Bódi, 46.) – Szécsi (Batai, 46.). Head coach: Srdjan Blagojevic.

Goal: Szécsi (6., 12. – from penalty), Kyziridis (44.), as well as Mahlangu (27.), Radebe (74.).

DVSC signed a contract with Thor Úlfarsson. The 23-year-old, 185 cm tall Icelandic striker is Breidablik raised, at a young age, he played on loan at Víkingur Ólafsvík. However, his career really began in the USA in 2021. He scored 19 goals in 25 games for Duke in the University Championship and received a place in several all star teams.

He continued his career in the MLS in 2022, being drafted in the first round by Houston Dynamo, where he didn’t disappoint. In total, he made 49 appearances in the American professional league, scoring 7 goals and giving 2 assists.
Now he returns to Europe and will have the opportunity to prove himself in the colours of DVSC.
Welcome to DVSC, Thor!

After the 1-0 victory against the Romanian Ploiesti, DVSC played another preparation match in the Turkish training camp on Tuesday. The opponent of Loki was Cracovia, playing in the Polish first division, and by mutual agreement between the two clubs, the match lasted 2×45+30 minutes. Due to injury, Brandon Domingues and Oleksandr Romanchuk were out but the others were ready to show themselves.

At the very beginning of the match, in the strongly windy and rainy weather, there were no major opportunities. The Polish team attempted shots from a distance, while Donát Bárány tried to make a header from close-range but the goals were not genuinely threatened. Our team led several attacks, we were dominating, and in the 10^th minute, we took the lead at the end of a great action. Balázs Dzsudzsák passed the ball to Nimród Baranyai, who scored from from 9 meters (1-0).

Later on, Loki still controlled the game and played well occasionally. However, in the 24^th minute, after a lost ball, Cracovia managed to equalize with a deflected shot by Rakoczy (1-1). Moreover, in the 39^th minute, the Polish team scored again, when Makuch took the ball past Balázs Megyeri and capitalized on the one-on-one opportunity (1-2). No more goals were scored until the first break.

In the second half, both teams created some smaller and bigger chances. In the 57^th minute, for example, Botond Vajda shot wide of the goal. At that time, the game was balanced, and during the final minutes of the second half, DVSC pressed their opponent but could not manage to equalize.

During the extra 30 minutes, it was mainly our team who possessed the ball and created several huge chances. The equalizer goal came in the 114^th minute: after a beautiful attack, the young Tamás Batai scored from close-range (2-2). However, Cracovia had an answer to that too, when Smiglewski shot the ball into the net (2-3). The third DVSC goal came during the extra time, when Zsombor Bévárdi gave a nice pass to Tamás Batai, who converted it with one-touch (3-3). Thus, the score stayed a draw. Loki will play again on Saturday (against the South African TS Galaxy) and Sunday (against the Slovenian Ljubljana).

Preparation match, 2×45+30 minutes.

DVSC-Cracovia (Polish) 3-3 (1-2, 1-2).

DVSC in the first 60 minutes: Megyeri – Baranyai, Lagator, Pellumbi, Ferenczi – Szuhodovszki, Loncar – Szécsi, Dzsudzsák (Vajda, 46.), Joao Oliveira – Bárány.

DVSC in the second 60 minutes: Erdélyi – Kusnyir, Dreskovic, Mojzis, Manrique – Ojediran, Tuboly – Bévárdi, Vajda, Bódi (Kyziridis, 91.) – Batai. Head coach: Srdjan Blagojevic.

Goal: Baranyai (10.), Batai (114., 122.), as well as Rakoczy (24.), Makuch (39.), Smiglewski (115.).

Andrija Majdevac continues the spring season on loan at Napredak, a first division Serbian team. The 26-year-old striker arrived at DVSC in August 2023. Since then, he played in 9 league matches and 2 cup games in the colours of Loki.

We wish him good luck!

Marko Milosevic leaves DVSC. The 32-year-old Serbian goalkeeper arrived at our club at the beginning of 2023, saving the goal of Loki during 8 league matches and 3 cup games. He proved to be an exceptionally good team player. It is official that the goalkeeper leaves the club in hope of more playing time.

We would like to thank Marko Milosevic for everything he did for the club and wish him good luck in his future career!

On Thursday afternoon, DVSC played the first preparation match of the training camp in Turkey against Petrolul Ploiesti, which occupies the 10^th place in the Romanian first division. Due to illness and smaller injury, Balázs Dzsudzsák, Balázs Megyeri, Ádám Bódi, Alexandros Kyziridis, Alexander Mojzis and Flórián Cibla were not playing out of precaution.

At the very beginning of the first half, the goalkeeper of Petrolul saved the 14-meter shot of Donát Bárány, then in the 8^th minute, our homegrown striker had another chance but the ball did not find the net. Loki was dominating more, and at the end of the first quarter, the goalkeeper saved Stefan Loncar’s shot. The course of the game did not change in the continuation as well: in the 36^th minute, Zsombor Bévárdi took on a free-kick from close-range and narrowly missed it, however, Benedek Erdélyi also had two perform two good saves before the break.  

In the second half, our team was still dominating and playing more attractively. So, in the 59^th minute, Loki took the lead: Joao Oliveira passed to Botond Vajda, who broke into the box and shot the ball to the bottom right corner from 13 meters (1-0). Later on, our team was playing better, and in the 73^rd minute, Tamás Batai headed just wide of the goal. No more goals were scored during the final minutes, so it was a deserved victory for Loki. It is important to note that 7 players under the age of 21 received an opportunity to play, moreover, there was only one player over the age of 30, János Ferenczi. We will continue next Tuesday against the Polish Cracovia.

Preparation match.

DVSC-Petrolul Ploiesti (Romanian) 1-0 (0-0).

DVSC in the 1^st half: Erdélyi – Kusnyir, Dreskovic, Pellumbi, Hornyák – Ojediran, Loncar – Bévárdi, Szuhodovszki, Domingues – Bárány. DVSC in the 2^nd half: Engedi – Baranyai, Romanchuk, Lagator, Ferenczi – Tuboly, Manrique – Szécsi, Vajda, Joao Oliveira – Batai. Head coach: Srdjan Blagojevic.

Goal: Vajda (59.).

On Monday, Loki arrived at the training camp in Turkey and not long after landing, our players already had a light training session. Our team will train in Antalya until January 26, playing several friendly matches against teams, such as the Romanian Ploiesti, the Polish Cracovia, the Slovenian Ljubljana, the South African TS Galaxy, the Serbian Novi Pazar and the Montenegrin FK Budućnost. For more information click HERE.

On Monday morning, DVSC headed to the training camp in Turkey. Our team will train in Antalya until January 26, playing several friendly matches against teams, such as the Romanian Ploiesti, the Polish Cracovia, the Slovenian Ljubljana, the South African TS Galaxy, the Serbian Novi Pazar and the Montenegrin FK Budućnost.

What concerns Andrija Majdevac, DVSC is currently negotiating with a Serbian club about a possible loan contract. Due to illness, József Varga hasn’t been training with the team last week and hasn’t travelled with the team, while our goalkeeper Marko Milosevic may look for a new club in hope of more playing time.

The travelling team:

Csaba HORNYÁK, Máté TUBOLY, Balázs DZSUDZSÁK, János FERENCZI, Benedek ERDÉLYI, Soma SZUHODOVSZKI, Meldin DRESKOVIC, Christian MANRIQUE DIAZ, Balázs MEGYERI, Donát Bárány, Hamzat Basit OJEDIRAN, Stefan LONCAR, Oleksandr ROMANCHUK, Botond VAJDA, Nimród BARANYAI, Ádám BÓDI, Erik KUSNYIR, Zsombor BÉVÁRDI, Tamás BATAI, Márk SZÉCSI, Márk ENGEDI, Alexandros KYZIRIDIS, Dusan LAGATOR, Brandon DOMINGUES, Alexander MOJZIS, Flórián CIBLA, Jorgo PELLUMBI, Joao Pedro ABREU DE OLIVEIRA.

DVSC signed a contract with the 23-year-old Albanian defender, Jorgo Pellumbi. The player, who is 186 cm tall, arrived from the Croatian first division team NK Varazdin, and he has already joined the team. Jorgo Pellumbi was raised by the Albanian Skenderbeu and made his debut in the first team at the age of 19. Later on, he continued his career at the Croatian Varazdin. He played in 14 league matches in the colours of Varazdin as a key player during the fall season of 2023, scoring one goal and providing one assist.
The young defender has more than 130 appearances in the Albanian and Croatian first divisions. In addition, he has regularly received call-ups to the Albanian U21 national team, playing in 15 matches for the youth national team, twice being the captain. Jorgo Pellumbi is also being considered for the senior Albanian national team.

Dear Supporters,

I would like to thank you for your constant support and love for Loki!

We are now halfway through the season and we need your support for the rest of it as well!

On behalf of the DVSC Family, players, coaches, management and staff members, may I take this opportunity to wish you and your families a good start, healthy, happy and successful 2024!

Hajrá, Loki!

President
Ike Thierry Zaengel

DVSC signed the 23-year-old Soma Szuhodovszki. In terms of transaction value, this signing is a record in the history of the club.

The young central midfielder was raised at MTK, then as a champion of NB II, he transferred to Kecskemét in 2021 after playing in Monor, Tiszakécske and Győr. He was a key player at Kecskemét in the previous season, securing a silver medal with the team and earning a spot in the dream team of the season as well. Overall, he has made 46 appearances in the first division and scored 5 goals in the league.

Marco Rossi, the coach of the Hungarian national team, has also noticed his great performance, due to which he received a call-up to the national team this summer. In November, he made his debut as a substitute against Montenegro in the UEFA European Championship qualifiers, which ended with a 3-1 victory for Hungary.

Soma Szuhodovszki will join the team after the winter break.

Welcome to DVSC!

Debreceni VSC reiterates our position that European football’s future well-being can only be secured through clubs working together through ECA in strong partnership and collaboration with UEFA and FIFA. This will drive our focus in light of today’s ECJ ruling on the ESL case, which in no way endorses any so-called Super League project. Below please find an ECA statement on today’s Judgment:

ECA statement on ECJ judgment
21 December 2023

European Club Association (ECA), representing nearly 500 professional football clubs across
Europe, takes note of the judgment issued by the European Court of Justice today.
To be absolutely clear, the judgment in no way whatsoever supports or endorses any form of
Super League project.

Since the legal case was brought two years ago, major progressive governance reforms have
already been put in place across the ecosystem of football in Europe and worldwide, including
new UEFA rules for competition pre-authorisation; and in particular, reforms under ECA’s
Memorandum of Understanding and Joint Venture with UEFA, and FIFA (signed in September
and March this year). Through ECA, clubs today are already at the heart of decision-making in
relation to the competitions they participate in.

In short, the world of football moved on from the Super League years ago and progressive
reforms will continue.
Most importantly, football is a social contract not a legal contract – all the recognized
stakeholders of European and world football – spanning confederations, federations, clubs,
leagues, players and fans – stand more united than ever against the attempts by a few
individuals pursing personal agendas to undermine the very foundations and basic principles
of European football.

ECA will continue to work with UEFA, FIFA and all recognized stakeholders of football to
develop the game positively and progressively – founded on the principles of sporting
meritocracy, inclusiveness, open competition and genuine solidarity. These principles are at
the heart of ECA, and at the core of the European Sports Model, on which all levels of the
pyramid benefit and prosper.