On Sunday, DVSC hosted the title defender Ferencváros, so there was an amazing atmosphere at Nagyerdei Stadium. Our club also prepared a surprise on the occasion of Women’s Day as the players of both teams were escorted onto the pitch by a beloved woman in their life (wife, mother, girlfriend, sister, daughter). Due to injury, Donát Bárány, János Ferenczi, Erik Kusnyir, Bence Batik and Yacouba Silue were out of the squad and Botond Vajda wasn’t fully fit either. However, Amos Youga was back in the starting XI.
The match started with a good pace as both teams were extremely motivated, but there were no dangerous chances in front of the goals at the beginning. In the 9th minute, Ádám lang headed over the goal after a corner, then in the 17th minute, Brandon Domingues nodded the ball just wide off the goal. On the other side, Saldanha found himself in a one-on-one opportunity in the 15th minute, but he missed the target.
In the 28th minute, Dibusz saved the header of Maurides. Loki played well and organized, but after Domingues was pulled down, the VAR did not sign a penalty. However, in the 35th minute, Ferencváros took the lead. Saldanha dribbled down to the baseline on the left side and crossed the ball to the centre, and Pesic curled it into the net from close range. Krisztián Hegyi could only get a hand on the ball (0-1). As an answer to that, Amos Youga unleashed a powerful shot from a distance, but it went wide off the goal. Thus, DVSC went on a break with a disadvantage.
The second half was also full of intense fights. Botond Vajda came off the bench for the last 30 minutes (later Soma Szuhodovszki and Dominik Kocsis also came on) and Loki did the maximum in order to equalize. In the 66th minute, Balázs Dzsudzsák shot over the goal. There were a lot of duels and it was hard to break through the defence of FTC.
At the beginning of the endgame, Krisztián Hegyi performed a feat, then Maurides headed wide off the goal. Even though our team was fighting (Romao was even sent off the pitch at the end), we could not secure any points.
The next match will be away against Győr on Friday.
According to the coach
Nestor El Maestro: We are disappointed because we played well and did not deserve to lose. The small details were not falling our way. We have to continue fighting and working. We have to perform on this level minimum 10 more times and we hope that it will be enough.
Robbie Keane: I’m very happy for the 3 points and the mentality that we showed. I know that it is difficult to win here.
OTP Bank Liga, round 23.
DVSC-FTC 0-1 (0-1).
Nagyerdei Stadium, 10 634 spectators. Referee: Berke B.
DVSC: Hegyi – Szécsi (Stojkovic, 88.), Lang, Hofmann, Castegren (Vajda, 59.) – Malinov – Szűcs T., (Szuhodovszki, 76.), Youga, Domingues – Dzsudzsák (Kocsis D., 76.), Maurides. Head coach: Nestor El Maestro.
FTC: Dibusz – Makreckis (Kaján, 90.), Gartenmann, Cisse, Civic (Ramirez, 74.) – Naby Keita (Maiga, 59.), Romao – Raul Gustavo, Tóth A., Saldanha (Zachariassen, 90.) – Pesic (Varga B., 59.). Head coach: Robbie Keane.
Goal: Pesic (35.).
Yellow card: Domingues (55.), Lang (92.) as well as Tóth A. (49.), Gartenmann (65.), Romao (78., 93.), Makreckis (89.).
Put on the jersey! March 12 is the birthday of DVSC, founded in 1902. From now on, let this day be the International Loki Day every year—a day when we show that we are one big family.
No matter where we are or what we are doing, on March 12, let’s wear our Loki jersey, T-shirt, scarf, or cap and show the world that we stand together!
This initiative has been joined by mayor László Papp, DVSC president Ike Thierry Zaengel, Zoltán Szilvássy, the rector of the University of Debrecen, chancellor of the university Zoltán Bács, as well as László Lukács, frontman of Tankcsapda, and Dániel Sass gastro blogger.
Put on the jersey and be proud to be a DVSC supporter! Fans who also document this moment on social media with the hashtag #dvscnapja will have the chance to win valuable prizes! Hajrá, Loki!
An extremely important match was ahead of DVSC on March 2, hosting the direct rival Fehérvár at Nagyerdei Stadium. Amos Youga, János Ferenczi, Erik Kusnyir, Bence Batik and Yacouba Silue were missing due to injuries. Among the starting XI were Henrik Castegren and Tamás Szűcs, while Donát Bárány, who felt pain in his leg, was sitting on the bench.
The match started with some moments of celebration. Márk Szécsi has recently made his 200th appearance for DVSC, while Donát Bárány has reached his 100th match in the colours of Loki. On this occasion, our club’s management, president Ike Thierry Zaengel and managing director Balázs Makray greeted our homegrown players.
The match began with tough duels, then in the 8th minute, after a short pass from Malinov, Fehérvár took the ball and the lead as well. Saponjic found himself in a one-on-one opportunity, which he didn’t miss: he dribbled past Hegyi and shot the ball into the net (0-1). Loki immediately increased the pressure and in the 19th minute, Dala made a brilliant save to deny Maurides’ shot. DVSC was dominating and in the 24th minute, the goalkeeper saved Balázs Dzsudzsák’s long-range attempt, then Maurides made a header, which went over the goal. Until the break, our team attacked almost continuously, but we couldn’t score before halftime due to many inaccuracies. Moreover, in the 44th minute, Soma Szuhodovszki missed a clear chance.
Donát Bárány came on for the 2nd half and Loki pushed for an equalizer, but it was Fehérvár that scored again. In the 53rd minute, after a well-worked attack, Mátyás Katona slotted the ball into the net from a few meters out (0-2). Thus, Loki continued from a difficult position, but managed to pull one back in the 59th minute: Brandon Domingues took the ball, he deceived the goalkeeper and rolled the ball into the net from close-range (1-2).
The excitement increased and in the 70th minute, Maurides headed the ball over the goal. DVSC pressed, but Dala saved Donát Bárány’s header, so our team could not equalize. Thus, the match ended in a painful defeat for Loki.
The next match will be against Ferencváros in Debrecen.
According to the coach
Nestor El Maestro: In football, everything is about the result, so I would prefer not to go into a deep analysis. 11 matches left and we are 5 points below the line. We are in a difficult situation, but it’s not impossible. We need a series of good results.
Tamás Pető: We have achieved what we caame here for. Mentally, these are very important 3 points for us.
OTP Bank Liga, round 22.
DVSC-Fehérvár FC 1-2 (0-1).
Nagyerdei Stadium, 4744 spectators. Referee: Vad II.
DVSC: Hegyi – Castegren (Szécsi, 80.), Lang, Hofmann, Vajda – Malinov (Kocsis D., 60.) – Szűcs T. (Djurasek, 60.), Szuhodovszki (Bárány, 46.), Domingues – Dzsudzsák, Maurides. Head coach: Nestor El Maestro.
Fehérvár: Dala – Huszti, Petrov, Milicevic – Katona M. (Pető M., 71.), Melnik, Spandler, Bedi (Stefanelli, 46.), Holender – Szabó B. (Sekularac, 91.), Saponjic (Kalmár, 58.). Head coach: Pető Tamás.
Goal: Domingues (59.) as well as Saponjic (8.), Katona M. (53.).
Yellow card: Vajda (51.), Kocsis D. (69.), illetve Bedi (34.), Huszti (65.).
DVSC continued the championship at the home of Paks, a team that was currently on the podium in the table. Due to injuries, Amos Youga, János Ferenczi, Erik Kusnyir, Bence Batik and Yacouba Silue were out of the squad, however, Brandon Domingues was back after his suspension. For the first time among the starting XI was the recently signed Swedish player of Loki, Henrik Castegren.
At the beginning of the game, Paks tried to put pressure on Loki, but our team did not allow the home team to create serious chances. A few minutes later, DVSC also led some dynamic attacks, however, in the 11th minute, Krisztián Hegyi had to save the attempt of Ötvös. It was a tough fight, but the goals weren’t in danger until the 23rd minute, when Szappanos saved Donát Bárány’s close-range curl. Not long after, Maurides curled the ball, but it went just wide off the goal.
In the second part of the 1st half, the play was balanced and there were lots of duels. In the 31st minute, Soma Szuhodovszki headed wide off the goal at the end of a great action. In the 33rd minute, the referee awarded a penalty for Paks when Lenzsér went down inside the box next to Brandon Domingues. Martin Ádám converted the penalty (1-0). In the 38th minute, Silye also found the net with a long-range shot, blasting the ball under the crossbar from 13 meters out (2-0). Thus, the home team went on a break with a significant advantage.
Balázs Dzsudzsák came on for the 2nd half and Loki was pushing for a comeback. In the 51st minute, Kristiyan Malinov shot over the goal from 17 meters and by that time, our team already had more possession of the ball. Dominik Kocsis also came on, but for some time, the home goalkeeper didn’t have to make any saves.
Then, in the 64th minute, we managed to pull one back! After a corner, Brandon Domingues arrived at the far post and slotted the ball into the net from close-range (2-1). The game became close again, but in the meanwhile, Krisztián Hegyi had to perform a feat in order to deny Ádám’s one-on-one opportunity. In the 70th minute, Loki equalized! After a great free-kick from Balázs Dzsudzsák, Maurides headed the goal into the net from 7 meters (2-2). In the 73rd minute, Paks reacted. Könyves, who came on as a substitute, curled the ball into the far corner from 12 meters (3-2).
DVSC tried everything in the final minutes, but could not equalize. Moreover, in the 89th minute, Könyves converted his one-on-one opportunity and secured the tree points for the home team. Maurides’ fine header was merely a consolation goal (4-3).
The next match will be on Sunday against Fehérvár at Nagyerdei Stadium.
According to the coach
György Bognár: The final score doesn’t fully reflect the game; we could have won by a larger margin. It was a well-deserved victory.
Nestor El Maestro: Once again, we were competitive against our opponent, regardless of their position in the table. We had both good and bad periods during the match, but in the end, we couldn’t secure any points. We need to change this quickly as there are only 12 matches left.
OTP Bank Liga, round 21.
Paks-DVSC 4-3 (2-0).
Paks, 2200 spectators. Referee: Bognár T.
Paks: Szappanos – Lenzsér, Kinyik, Vécsei – Osváth, Ötvös (Horváth K., 90.), Papp K., Windecker, Silye (Hinora, 88.) – Tóth B. (Könyves, 71.), Ádám (Böde, 71.). Head coach: Bognár György.
DVSC: Hegyi – Castegren, Lang, Hofmann, Vajda – Malinov – Szécsi (Dzsudzsák, 46.), Szuhodovszki (Kocsis D., 61.), Domingues – Bárány (Djurasek, 77.), Maurides. Vezetőedző: Nestor El Maestro.
Goal: Ádám (34., from penalty), Silye (38.), Könyves (73., 89.) as well as Domingues (64.), Maurides (70., 94.).
Yellow card: Papp K. (27.), Kinyik (69.), Windecker (88.) as well as Malinov (10.), Hegyi (34.), Hofmann (45.), Bárány (54.), Kocsis D. (81.).
The 24-year-old striker of Loki, Donát Bárány, has reached his 100th league appearance for DVSC. The forward is performing excellently this season as well, leading the club’s scoring chart with 8 goals and ranking 3rd overall in the league’s top scorer table.
“Reaching this milestone makes me happy and proud. Out of the 100 matches, my debut during the victory against Budaörs in the second division is particularly memorable for me, as well as my debut in the first division, where I scored and we won 4-1 away against Honvéd. Another great memory is my hat-trick in the 5-3 match against Ajka, and of course, my three goals against FTC last December”, told Bárány Donát to dvsc.hu.
Dodó, who is very popular, has already scored 36 league goals in DVSC. Congratulations on this achievement and his 100th matches in Loki!
Ádám Lang, who can significantly contribute to our team’s performance, joined DVSC during the winter transfer window. The 32-year-old defender, who has won championship titles in Hungary, Romania and Cyprus, gave an interview to dvsc.hu, in which he talked about various topics, including his early days in swimming, his childhood self, his perspectives on life, Loki’s spring season, the European Championship and the role of defenders. In fact, we discussed The Shawshank Redemption, the film adaptation of Stephen King’s novella, featuring brilliant performances by Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
– A 70-time capped Hungarian national team player and a responsible family man steps onto the pitch week by week in the colours of DVSC. Nevertheless, what kind of child was Ádám Lang?
– A mischievous, restless troublemaker. I was involved in everything, always looking for something to climb on. Back then, we didn’t have today’s technology, we weren’t glued to computers or game consoles. Instead, we hung out on the playgrounds and bushy areas between buildings in the housing estate of Veszprém where I lived until elementary school.
– How did football come into the picture?
– When I started elementary school, we moved to a residential area with family houses. At that time, traffic wasn’t as heavy as it is today, so we could play football in the streets. The displaced paving stones served as goalposts and we were playing football almost every day. If a car came, we stepped aside, then continued playing. I really enjoyed football and I felt that I was one of the bests on our street, yet I started with swimming. There were swimming lessons at school and I was good at it. I liked swimming and did it until upper elementary school. However, when I was 11, I walked up to my coach and told him, “I’m sorry, I love swimming and all, but from now on, I want to play football.” So that was it, I quit. My coach was surprised but said that if this was what I wanted, he was sorry to see me go but understood.
– At the age of 11 or 12, we have big dreams, but at that point, we can’t know what will happen to us or what the right decision is.
– That’s right. I watched the World Cup, the European Championship, the grand stage of football on TV and even the Hungarian first division seemed like a huge deal to me. I thought that it would be a huge achievement to get there. As I kicked the ball against the concrete wall in the street, I imagined myself being the one who scores a crashing goal into the top corner in a big match. Nevertheless, it’s a long journey. Only those who are in it know truly what this path entails. Take Ronaldo or Messi, for example. Everyone takes it for granted how many goals they score, how they dribble, but no one sees the immense work behind it. In today’s world, no one really cares how much effort you put in. They only look at whether you succeed or not, while the hard work behind the performance fades into the background. This career is beautiful and I’ve achieved results, but I still feel like it’s not enough for me. I live my life with the mindset of always setting new goals not just in football, but also as a family man.
– By the way, how big is the family?
– We have three kids, two boys and a girl. The eldest has just turned five, the middle one is about to turn four and the youngest one is two and a half. There’s always something to do and at time, it tests you, but they are the future. It’s my responsibility to pass on the knowledge and habits that will help them become valuable people and succeed in life.
– You managed to succeed at a very young age as after 44 years, the Hungarian national team qualified for the European Championship in France in 2016 and at the age of 23, you were a key player in the squad. How did you experience that?
– It was an emotional state in which I didn’t even think about where I was, who we were playing against or the atmosphere surrounding us. I simply lived in the moment and that put me in a mental state where I didn’t feel any pressure. We all approached it with a mindset of enjoying every match and every day we spent there because it was the first time in decades. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The older players, like Bazsi (Balázs Dzsudzsák), Gabi Király, Roli Juhász and Zoli Gera had experienced serious disappointments before, but this time we made it, so they were also “flying”. The team had great harmony and balance.
– Indeed, back then, hopes became reality. It’s well known that the Shawshank Redemption is one of your favourite films. There are countless reasons why—it’s a masterpiece—but I have to ask: why does it resonate with you?
– The story really got to me. You have a successful man whose life takes a terrible turn, and he ends up in prison despite being innocent. He’s thrown into a world where he needs immense mental strength, where he has to go to a very deep in order to survive. Yet, he still finds a way out because no matter what happens to him, he stays strong inside and shapes his mindset in a way that helps him endure.
– Would you say that you are an optimist? Is the glass usually half empty or half full for you?
–I grew up in a certain environment, adopted habits and had a particular mindset, but at some point, I realized I didn’t really like it. I told myself that I had to change, and I could because our mind controls everything. Every decision is guided by our brain, so why not “program” it in a way that benefits us and supports our growth? Deep down, we all feel what’s right. Our emotions, anger and anxiety are visible on us physically. I started analyzing these processes and worked hard to minimize negative feelings in tough situations, to stop wasting time and energy on things that don’t really matter. Sometimes, I had to figuratively slap myself and say, “Wake up, your thoughts are heading in the wrong direction.” It wasn’t easy, but I managed to change my inherited way of thinking. It’s something that you can learn. Complaining never moves anything forward.
– You also seem to radiate this kind of presence on the pitch. You position yourself confidently, you’re excellent in duels, and you read the game well. Is that instinct, a natural gift, or something you’ve developed over the years?
– It’s a very complex thing, you need some instinct for it, too. For example, when I went to my first training session and they asked me what position I wanted to play, I said winger. They put me there, but I had no clue what I was doing, I just didn’t have a feel for it. In the next session, they moved me to the back and I could instinctively read whether a cross or a shot was coming and where the ball would go. Nevertheless, hard work is essential! Repetition and developing muscle memory are crucial because many situations repeat themselves during matches. Everything is constantly changing, but there are fundamental football principles you have to learn. You also need to work on position-specific skills—it’s a bit like memorizing a poem in school; you have to know it by heart. Of course, let’s not forget there’s an opponent on the pitch, too. They might pull something unexpected that you can’t prepare for. There’s no book titled 500 Football Solutions for Everything… In those moments, you have to react quickly, ideally with a cool head, minimizing the stress factor as much as possible.
Intelligence is also important as defenders have a unique vantage point from the back, allowing us to read the game in ways others can’t. Ultimately, we carry a huge responsibility. A striker can miss 10 chances, but if we make one mistake, people immediately point and say, “Look, what does this idiot is doing?” Our job is primarily to protect the goal and there’s little room for even the slightest lapse in concentration. It’s a massive responsibility, but I love it. I’m a perfectionist— even if everyone pats me on the back saying I played great, I’m never fully satisfied.
– A few weeks have passed, and you’ve now settled in at Loki and in Debrecen. How do you feel here, both as a footballer and in your personal life?
– Family life is all good—we found a house, we found a suitable kindergarten, which is very important. The kids love it so much they don’t even want to come home, so overall, the picture is very positive. When I leave for training, I know my children are safe and happy, which means a lot to me.
From a professional perspective, I knew exactly where I was coming, I understood the situation. As soon as I arrived, even in the first few training sessions, I could see that—regardless of what happened in the fall—a new chapter was beginning here. From the intensity of the sessions and the players’ attitude it was clear that the spring season would be different. We have a gap to make up, but I’m thinking long-term. I’m absolutely satisfied with the conditions, the atmosphere in the dressing room, and I fully align with the coach’s vision as we think alike.
The two victories were crucial. The ending of the match against Puskás turned out the way it did, but we have to keep looking forward. I have no fear when it comes to reaching our goals. I see the work, the commitment—maybe the key mentally is to remember that while every match is important, we shouldn’t let the pressure become overwhelming. Everyone needs to be able to fully express themselves in those 90 minutes. We are here for each other, and we can support one another.
The 30-year-old player of Loki, Márk Szécsi, reached a significant milestone, making his 200th appearance for DVSC against Puskás Akadémia.
“It may sound strange, but in the current situation, this number concerns me the least. I would certainly think about it in a different way if the team would stand in another place on the table, but in my opinion, it doesn’t matter how many matches I have. Obviously, it feels uplifting and I owe my entire career to DVSC. This is the place where I became a professional football player and even though there were some smaller gaps and loans at other teams, I spent most of the time on the pitch in the colours of Loki.”
Szécsi was born in Eger and moved to Debrecen at an early age, so he could see the players of that time up close at the stadium on Oláh Gábor street. Back then, he promised himself that one day he would also like to play in the first team of DVSC.
“Like every young player, I also had dreams – it would have been great to play in the English or Spanish league. I have never been satisfied with myself, I have always strived for a better performance. However, looking at my career as a whole, I can’t be dissatisfied. I’ve experienced ups and downs in my career, as I was here when we were relegated to the second division. That was a very difficult period and now the team is in a similar situation. The positive side is that the second part of the season is still ahead of us. With good preparation, leaving the past six months behind but learning from our mistakes, the team will be capable of climbing out of this slump and avoiding the danger zone. We can only achieve this together.”
Márk Szécsi, as one of the senior players in the dressing room, also spoke about the younger generation.
“It’s a bit strange to hear and see, but the years have indeed passed and I’ve become a key figure in the dressing room. Fortunately, I’m still at a good age. The roles have shifted a bit during the years and today’s generation is different from ours. I remember when I first joined the senior squad – If I made a bad pass, the older players would be all over me. Nowadays, you have to be more cautious with what you say and how you say it. Of course, we support them as much as we can, offering advice and positive thoughts. However, sometimes I’d love to show them what it was like for us to be young!”
Finally, we asked Loki’s number 77 about his plans after his playing career.
“Of course, this is something that I think about, though I haven’t gone too deep into it yet. I still have a few years left in my career, and for now, I want to focus entirely on that. In the summer of 2024, I completed the UEFA C coaching course. I really enjoyed leading training sessions for the kids, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that I will choose a coaching career. We’ll see what the future holds. One thing is certain – I am currently focused on achieving the best possible results with Loki.”
Congratulations to Márk Szécsi on the significant anniversary!
After winning against Nyíregyháza (3-1) and MTK (2-0), DVSC continued the championship at Nagyerdei Stadium, hosting the leader of the table and the title-chaser Puskás Akadémia on Saturday evening in below zero temperature. Due to injury, Amos Youga, János Ferenczi, Erik Kusnyir, Bence Batik and Yacouba Silue were out of the squad, while Brandon Domingues was missing due to suspension. Among the starting XI were Balázs Dzsudzsák, Kristiyan Malinov and Neven Djurasek.
The match started intensively, both teams tried to build attacks quickly if given the opportunity. There were many duels and the first bigger chance came in the 12th minute, when Colley headed from close-range, but Krisztián Hegyi saved it. DVSC was organized and played well, taking the lead in the 29th minute! After a free-kick, Botond Vajda took the ball within the box, then scored a crashing goal into the top right corner of the goal from the left side (1-0). Until the break, mainly Loki was dominating, however, Krisztián Hegyi also had to perform two feats.
Dominik Kocsis came on for the second half and our team tried to continue playing organized and tactical football. Both teams had some dangerous attempts, but Puskás Akadémia was awarded a penalty due to a handball, even though Maximilian Hoffman’s move did not seem to be intentional. In the 56th minute, Zsolt Nagy converted the penalty (1-1).
There was a lot of tension in the following minutes, and in the meanwhile, Donát Bárány also came off the bench. During the endgame, there were chances on both sides, but in the 95th minute, Plsek scored (1-2), so the guest team won. DVSC would have deserved a point.
The next match will be away against Paks on Saturday.
According to the coach
Nestor El Maestro: When you lose this way, it is the worst feeling in the world. It hurts a lot, but we need to get through this as we have an important match ahead of us next week.
Zsolt Hornyák: We earned very important three points in Debrecen, where it has never been easy to play. After the break, my team showed what I was missing in the first half. We made changes, we were more dangerous and deserved to win.
OTP Bank Liga, round 20.
DVSC-Puskás Akadémia 1-2 (1-0).
Nagyerdei Stadium, 3334 spectators. Referee: Rúsz M.
DVSC: Hegyi – Szécsi, Lang, Hofmann, Vajda – Malinov – Szűcs T. (Stojkovic, 85.), Szuhodovszki, Djurasek (Kocsis D., 46.) – Dzsudzsák (Shedrach, 94.), Maurides (Bárány, 67.). Head coach: Nestor El Maestro.
Puskás Akadémia: Pécsi – Maceiras, Arutiunian, Stronati, Markgráf (Vékony, 90.) – Favorov, Plsek – Kerezsi (Nissila, 46.), Levi, Nagy Zs. – Colley. Head coach: Hornyák Zsolt.
Goal: Vajda (29.) as well as Nagy Zs. (56., from penalty), Plsek (95.).
Yellow card: Hofmann (14.), Dzsudzsák (78.), Malinov (82.), illetve Kerezsi (16.), Nagy Zs. (26.), Markgráf (37.), Colley (49.).
Thor Úlfarsson is leaving DVSC by mutual agreement with the club. The 24-year-old Icelandic striker arrived in Debrecen a year ago. However, he got injured and underwent several surgeries, that’s why he played only in 3 matches in the colours of Loki. We wish him good luck!
No wonder DVSC midfielder Brandon Domingues has become a fan favourite as he has been in excellent form recently. The passionate player, who never gives up, doesn’t think that he is as good as the public perceives him to be, but he appreciates the words of praise.
“Hard work is key and I’ve also become more confident. I see that the fans like me, which boosts my confidence too. In our situation, we have to give our all, perhaps that’s why I’m in a better form.”
It was a pleasure to watch Domingues, who scored against MTK, in action. Loki supporters were chanting his name during the match and for a long time after the final whistle as well.
“It felt fantastic when the fans were chanting my name. It was the first time when I heard this, and obviously, it felt great. I love our supporters and I know that they were worried when they heard that I could leave. I would also like to fight for them as they always stand by the team, they are coming and supporting us in hard times as well. For me, it is very important to give something to them.”
Several news came out, suggesting that the player wearing the number 99 jersey might leave the club. However, Brandon Domingues denied the rumours, much to the delight of the fans.
“DVSC is my club, which means that I do everything for the team. As I have mentioned before, it is very important to stay and persist during hard times. That’s what being a family means, which I learned from my mother. The club and my teammates mean everything to me here. I feel good in this team, so there is no reason for me to leave. Money is not everything and for me, football is not all about money. I would like to create something in Debrecen and I also want the team to stay in the first division next year.”
Loki has won two out of two matches so far, achieving a good start, which was crucial.
“We did start well the second part of the season and that’s how we have to continue. We need to stay humble as we are still close to the relegation zone. We would like to move up higher on the table and we need to prove that we are capable of playing good football as we did against Nyíregyháza and MTK. We gave our all and we need to continue with this attitude.”
Brandon Domingues clearly enjoys playing football as he often delights the audience with brilliant moves.
“This is my style. Obviously, I watched a lot of videos about these moves as a child and I tried to copy them. It wasn’t easy, but everyone liked it, including me, so I learned the tricks.”
The French-Portugese player has scored 7 goals in the championship so far, but as he mentioned, he does not think about becoming the top scorer.
“I would leave that position for our striker Dodó. Of course, If I have the opportunity to score, I try, but if I can provide an assist to Dodó or Mauri, I will do that. I don’t think about the table of the top scorers, I just try to help the team with goals and assists.”
Unfortunately, Domingues will not be able to do that against Puskás as he is suspended due to earning his 5th yellow card against MTK. Thus, the team has to achieve the best result without our midfielder on Saturday.
“I believe in my team and in the fact that the guys will do a good job. I expect many supporters as we are going to play at home and we are also in a good series. Felcsút is a good team too, they beat Ferencváros at home and as the leader of the table, they are coming to Debrecen with full confidence. Yet, we concentrate on our own play, so I’m confident.”
Finally, Brandon Domingues told that he really loves Debrecen, where he already has his favourite places.
“I feel good here and I don’t feel the need of living in a big city. Of course, there are numerous opportunities in Budapest, but Debrecen is big enough for me. I hope that I can stay here and play football as long as possible.”
During the victory against MTK (2-0) on Friday, Amos Youga, who was playing excellently, got injured and had to be substituted in the 55th minute. According to medical examinations, our midfielder suffered a thigh muscle tear, which is expected to sideline him for 4-5 weeks. Over the weekend, Amos Youga has already begun his rehabilitation with the help of DVSC’s medical staff. We wish him a speedy recovery!
After the victory over Nyíregyháza (3-1), DVSC continued the championship away against the well-performing MTK on Friday evening in 0°C weather. Due to injury, János Ferenczi, Erik Kusnyir, Bence Batik, Yacouba Silue and Thor Úlfarsson were missing. Compared to last week’s starting line-up, Botond Vajda substituted János Ferenczi and instead of Tamás Szűcs, Kristiyan Malinov started in front of a lot of Debrecen fans.
The match started with a good pace and in the 3rd minute, Krisztián Hegyi made a brilliant save to deny Stieber’s one-on-one opportunity. The play was balanced as both teams tried to build dangerous attacks, but the defence was pretty solid on both sides. In the 20th minute, Molnár shot wide off the goal from 13 meters, then Kristiyan Malinov’s long-range attempt was blocked.
In the 29th minute, Demjén saved Soma Szuhodovszki’s left-sided shot. Following a corner, Maurides made a header, after which Brandon Domingues nodded the ball into the net from a few steps from the goal (0-1).
Thus, Loki took the lead! In the 33rd minute, Loki could have been awarded a penalty due to a handball by an MTK defender. However, the VAR did not deem the situation worthy of a penalty. Before the break, Polievka unleashed a powerful shot, but it went over the goal. The score did not change by halftime.
At the beginning of the second half, Amos Youga shot wide off the goal. Both teams were fighting with maximum effort. In the 55th minute, Amos got injured and had to be substituted, so Tamás Szűcs came on. MTK tried to increase the pressure, but DVSC defended well.
In the 65th minute, Balázs Dzsudzsák came on as a substitute. Our team was disciplined and doubled their advantage! In the 69th minute, after our captain’s corner-kick, the defenders managed to block Soma Szuhodovszki’s header, but Tamás Szűcs did not miss the target from close-range (0-2). Not long after, Ádin Molnár, who had just come on, was sent-off due to a foul against Brandon Domingues. Thus, MTK continued with one man down.
During the endgame, there were a lot of duels, but Loki secured the victory. It was a really important win for the team as they could move away from the relegation zone and could secure an away victory against MTK again after 7 years.
The next match will be against Puskás Akadémia at Nagyerdei Stadium.
According to the coach
Dávid Horváth: We started well and played well at the beginning, but we couldn’t create any major chances from it. From the 15th minute of the second half, I felt that we were becoming less and less dangerous. We fought hard, but by then, the match was already decided. With Bognár and Hej missing, our options were limited.
Nestor El Maestro: I’m glad for the result, but our progress makes me even happier as we’ve been working very hard since the beginning of January. We collected maximum points in two games this year and we will do everything in order to continue in the same way.
OTP Bank Liga, round 19.
MTK-DVSC 0-2 (0-1).
Új Hidegkuti Stadium, 2389 spectators. Referee: Vad II.
MTK: Demjén – Varju, Bobál D. (Szőke, 88.), Kádár, Kovács P. – Horváth A., Kata – Polievka (Molnár Á., 68.), Stieber (Bakó, 68.), Molnár R. (Végh, 77.) – Jurina. Head coach: Dávid Horváth.
DVSC: Hegyi – Szécsi (Kocsis G., 88.), Lang, Hofmann, Vajda – Malinov, Youga (Szűcs T., 55.), Szuhodovszki (Djurasek, 88.), Domingues – Bárány, Maurides (Dzsudzsák, 65.). Head coach: Nestor El Maestro.
Goal: Domingues (29.), Szűcs T. (69.).
Yellow card: Molnár R. (45+2.), Bobál (62.) as well as Vajda (17.), Domingues (61.).
