Loki, which was in a difficult situation, played at the home of the record holder and title defender Ferencváros on Sunday in the 12^th round of NBI. Our team was not the favourite in this match, moreover, Tibor Dombi could not count on Erik Kusnyir, Thor Úlfarsson and Neven Djurasek, who were still on rehabilitation and Bence Batik, who was suspended. Among the starting XI were Gergő Kocsis and Meldin Dreskovic.

According to the expectations, the match started with the ball possession of Ferencváros. In the 5^th minute, Balázs Megyeri confidently saved Zachariassen’s header. Our team was trying to defend in an organized way and in the 15^th minute, Gergő Kocsis managed to block Barnabás Varga’s clear-cut chance.

The play didn’t change in the second part of the first half as well: DVSC was disciplined, while FTC could not break through the goal of Debrecen. The home team had their attempts, but our players always managed to be at the right place at the right time. Moreover, in the 45^th minute, Arandjel Stojkovic barely shot over the bar. No goals were scored until by halftime and our team stood firm.

The second half started with the corner-kicks of the home team, but DVSC managed to control them. On the other side, the defenders blocked Gergő Kocsis’ shot. In the 59^th minute, Saldanha came on as a substitute and scored immediately, but it was an offside goal. In the 60^th minute, Dibusz made a brilliant save to deny the curl of Tamás Szűcs. Loki started to play more bravely.

Nevertheless, in the 61^st minute, Ferencváros took the lead: after a right-sided cross from Macreckis, Traore headed the ball into the right corner of the goal from 7 meters (1-0). The equalizer came in the 69^th minute: after János Ferenczi’s long-range shot, Donát Bárány touched the ball inside the 5-yard box, which bounced off the post into the net (1-1). Even though the VAR was examining the goal for several minutes, it was valid.

Márk Szécsi and the young Kaye Shedrach came on for the endgame, and Loki heroically saved the goal. Moreover, our team even made a comeback! In the 81^st minute, after Balázs Dzsudzsák’s great cross, Meldin Dreskovic headed the ball under the bar from 4 meters (1-2). In the 86^th minute, FTC reacted: Gruber, who came on as a substitute, battered at the goal from 19 meters (2-2). At the end, it stayed a draw and DVSC earned a well-deserved point.

The next match will be against Győr at Nagyerdei Stadium on Sunday.

According to the coach

Pascal Jansen: “We didn’t finish our attacks with goals, which made things difficult for us. Then, in the second half, we took the lead, and it seemed like the match was in our hands. However, we conceded two goals that perfectly reflected our performance today. I think I was the most surprised person in the entire stadium that we couldn’t win after being ahead.”

Tibor Dombi: “This match could have been even better or worse. I’m happy with this point, which means more than just one point. We were in a very difficult position, but now we have had the moments that allowed us to build each other up. I am satisfied, and hopefully, this is a step forward. It was good to see how our players fought.”

OTP Bank Liga, round 12.

FTC-DVSC 2-2 (0-0).

Groupama Arena, 11 375 spectators. Referee: Bogár G.

FTC: Dibusz- Makreckis, Cisse, Gartenmann, Civic – Maiga (Gruber, 83.), Abu Fani (Roomens, 57.) – Traore, Kady (Ben Romdhan, 74.), Zachariassen (Saldanha, 57.) – Varga B. Head coach: Pascal Jansen.

DVSC: Megyeri – Stojkovic, Kocsis G., Dreskovic, Ferenczi – Lagator, Szűcs T. – Szuhodovszki, Dzsudzsák (Victor Braga, 92.), Domingues (Szécsi, 76.) – Bárány (Kaye Shedrach, 79.). Interim head coach: Tibor Dombi.

Goal: Traore (61.), Gruber (86.) as well as Bárány (69.), Dreskovic (81.).

Yellow card: Gartenmann (50.), Makreckis (83.) as well as Szűcs (56.), Lagator (91.).

Loki played away against the second-division Mezőkövesd, which got relegated from the first division this year, in the MOL Hungarian Cup on Tuesday. A place among the top 16 teams was at stake, but it seemed even more important for the team, led by the interim head coach Tibor Dombi, to find their way back on the right path. Besides Erik Kusnyir, Thor Úlfarsson and Neven Djurasek, Jorgo Pellumbi was also out of the squad due to a minor injury.

At the beginning of the match, Loki took the initiative. Our team was dominating and played with great will. However, the first bigger chance came from the counter-attack of Mezőkövesd, but Szalai shot wide off the goal. In the 15^th minute, Dusan Lagator made a dangerous header, but the defenders could clear at the end. In the 19^th minute, the home goalkeeper made a brilliant save to deny Balázs Dzsudzsák’s shot from 13 meters, after which Brandon Domingues shot wide off the goal from distance.

DVSC had several corner-kicks by the end of the first 30 minutes, but the team could not create bigger chances out of them. Not long before the break, Deczki, the home goalkeeper, performed another feat to deny Domingues’ shot. Thus, Loki could not convert their chances.

At the beginning of the second half, our team still had their attempts, but meanwhile, the striker of Mezőkövesd, Szalai had a one-on-one opportunity and shot the ball over the goal. The game became more and more tense and it could be felt that one goal could decide the match. In the 62^nd minute, Brandon Domingues had a chance, but he curled the ball over the goal.

Botond Vajda came on for the endgame (later Zhirayr Shaghoyan and Yacouba Silue also came off the bench) and DVSC tried to increase the pressure. In the 77th minute, Soma Szuhodovszki clashed with his opponent inside the box, and the referee awarded a penalty. Bartusz converted the penalty and Balázs Megyeri only managed to get a hand on the powerful shot (1-0). In the final minutes, DVSC tried everything but couldn’t equalize, and thus bowed out of the cup competition.

The next league match will be at the home of Ferencváros on Sunday.

According to the coach

Aurél Csertői: It was an exciting match, both teams had their chances. I think that we deserved to qualify to the next round.

Tibor Dombi: The first 10-15 minutes were quite okay, but as the positive moments did not come, we started to sink. In the second half, we became insecure and made a lot of mistakes. I felt like we were dragging each other down with these. We are low and we could not move up.

MOL Hungarian Cup, for a spot among the top 16.

Mezőkövesd-DVSC 1-0 (0-0).

Mezőkövesd, 2000 spectators. Referee: Zierkelbach P.

Mezőkövesd: Deczki – Horváth K. (Bányai, 71.), Bora, Kállai – Krausz, Posztobányi (Jova, 71.), Vajda (Illés, 81.), Varjas, Zachán – Szalai, Bartusz (Ináncsi, 91.). Head coach: Aurél Csertői.

DVSC: Megyeri – Stojkovic (Shaghoyan, 83.), Batik, Lagator, Ferenczi – Szuhodovszki (Silue, 83.), Szűcs T. – Szécsi, Dzsudzsák, Domingues (Vajda, 69.) – Bárány. Interim head coach: Tibor Dombi.

Goal: Bartusz (79., from penalty).

Yellow card: Kállai (59.), Zachán (64.) as well as Szűcs T. (74.), Silue (87.).

The management of DVSC, together with the head coach, evaluated the recent period and concluded that the club and the coaching staff led by Csaba Máté will part ways as the team needs new impulses. Csaba Máté took on the role of head coach for Loki during a challenging time, and we came to know him as an excellent professional and a wonderful person who did everything for the club. However, the lack of success in recent matches indicates that a different professional path is necessary.

We would like to thank Csaba Máté and his assistants, Roland Máté and László Éger, for their work for DVSC. It is important to acknowledge that the recent lack of success is not solely the responsibility of the coaches. Everyone, including the players, has a role in this. Recovering from the current situation is a shared responsibility and requires unity.

For the next two matches, the Tuesday cup match against Mezőkövesd and Sunday’s away league game against Ferencváros, Tibor Dombi will lead Loki as the interim head coach, with assistance from Csaba Madar.

DVSC is committed to regaining the trust of their fans. Hajrá, Loki!

Loki played at the home of their rival, Fehérvár FC in the 11^th round of NBI on Saturday. Csaba Máté head coach could not count on Erik Kusnyir, Neven Djurasek and Thor Ulfarsson, who are still doing the rehabilitation, as well as Gergő Kocsis, who was suspended. Among the starting XI were Bence Batik, Márk Szécsi and Donát Bárány.

The match began with midfield play, both teams defended with discipline and the game even had to be stopped due to home fans’ pyrotechnical activity. The first chance came only in the 18^th minute, when Bedi shot wide off the goal from 17 meters. Everybody could feel that the stakes were high as neither of the teams took risk, so the players tried to play in an organized way.

In the 32^nd minute, Balázs Dzsudzsák shot from 15 meters, but he could not hit the bottom left corner. However, in the 36^th minute, Fehérvár somewhat unexpectedly took the lead, when Gradisar headed the ball under the bar after a corner-kick (1-0). Thus, Fehérvár could go on a break with an advantage.

At the beginning of the second half, Loki had more possession, but both Katona and Szabó missed their chances on the other side of the pitch. In the 55^th minute, Fehérvár doubled their advantage: after a quick counter-attack, Gradisar broke free alone, took the ball towards the goalkeeper and converted the clear-cut chance (2-0). In the 59^th minute, Donát Bárány had an opportunity, but he missed the target.

Soma Szuhodovszki and Kaye Shedrack, who made his debut in the first team, came on for the last 30 minutes (later Dominik Kocsis and Yacouba Silue also came off the bench). DVSC tried to pull one back, but our team’s attempts were not successful. Moreover, after his second yellow card, Bence Batik was sent off the pitch and the match ended in another defeat for Loki.

The next match will be away against Mezőkövesd in the Hungarian Cup, starting from 6 pm. on Tuesday.

According to the coach

Tamás Pető: We are very happy as we earned three important points. We controlled the game and played well. We were effective, so we deserved to win.

Csaba Máté: The match started in a tense atmosphere. It was obvious that both teams were in a difficult situation. In these cases, it is quite important who scores the first goal and unfortunately, our opponent took the lead. In terms of determination, we were better than a week ago, but not much in terms of quality of play. We made a lot of mistakes in front of our opponent’s goal. We will sit down with the management and assess the situation.

OTP Bank Liga, round 11.

Fehérvár FC-DVSC 2-0 (1-0).

Székesfehérvár, 3418 spectators. Referee: Bognár T.

Fehérvár: Dala – Simut, Huszti, Serafimov, Spandler, Holender – Csongvai, Bedi (Kalmár, 89.), Katona M. (Kovács M., 85.) – Szabó B. (Stefanelli, 66.), Gradisar (Larsen, 85.). Head coach: Tamás Pető.

DVSC: Megyeri – Stojkovic, Batik, Pellumbi (Dreskovic, 84.), Ferenczi (Kocsis D., 71.) – Lagator, Szűcs T. – Dzsudzsák (Szuhodovszki, 63.), Szécsi (Shedrach, 63.), Domingues – Bárány (Silue, 71.). Head coach: Csaba Máté.

Goal: Gradisar (36., 55.).

Yellow card: Gradisar (66.), Kovács M. (92.) as well as Ferenczi (45+1.), Batik (64., 83.), Pellumbi (76.), Szuhodovszki (91.).

Dismissed: Batik (83.).

Following weeks of poor performance and the last, unacceptable match, representatives of the majority owner and the club’s management met on Monday to assess the situation. They made decisions regarding sanctions and the club’s future operations.

One such decision is that a certain amount from the players’ and coaches’ pre-determined budget—allocated for achieving specific goals—will be withheld. They will only receive this sum if they manage to defeat Székesfehérvár in the away game on Saturday, and then successfully overcome the challenge in the cup game against Mezőkövesd. If they fail to do so, the withheld amount will be donated to charity.

As for the coaching staff’s performance, the club’s management will conduct an overall assessment after the Székesfehérvár league match and the Mezőkövesd cup game. The management have communicated serious expectations to the staff, in line with the demands placed on the players. At the same time, the professional staff has been given free rein to impose sanctions for any professional or other reasons, with the full support of the management.

The club’s leadership has also decided to restructure its organizational framework. As of today, the role of the sporting director will be managed under a different arrangement. Accordingly, Hayk Hovakimyan—while acknowledging and thanking him for his valuable work for the club over the past two and a half years—will continue his duties as the director of international relations.

Loki hosted Paks, who are currently at the top of the table, on Saturday afternoon at Nagyerdei Stadium. Before the opening match of the 10^th round, the management of DVSC greeted Balázs Dzsudzsák on the occasion of his 150^th appearance in the first division as well as Dominik Kocsis on his 50^th match in NBI. The ceremonial kick-off was performed by Tibor Kiss, the former president of DVSC. This year, Loki joined again the breast cancer awareness campaign of the Holnapom Association. As a result of this, the player escorts wore shirts referring to the cause, while the players of both starting teams wore badges while they entered.

Csaba Máté head coach could not count on Erik Kusnyir, Thor Úlfarsson and Neven Djurasek, who are still doing their rehabilitation. However, Bence Batik was back on track. Among the starting eleven were Yacouba Silue and Márk Szécsi as a right-back.

The match started at a good pace with tough duels, and the first major chance came in the 9^th minute for Paks, who took advantage of it. After a headed pass, Vécsei shot into the left side of the goal from 10 meters (0-1). Thus, Loki had to continue from a difficult situation, but the team pushed on. In the 19^th minute, after Brandon Domingues’ cross, the defenders were only able to clear the ball with great difficulty.

In the 27^th minute, Osváth shot wide off the goal, then in the 32^nd minute, Barna Tóth found himself in a one-on-one opportunity, which he did not miss (0-2). In the 38^th minute, after Balázs Dzsudzsák’s corner-kick, Bence Batik headed wide off the goal, so our team could not score until the break. Moreover, in the 41^st minute, Mezei also scored, shooting the ball into the left corner of the goal from 18 meters (0-3).

Four players came on for the second half: Jorgo Pellumbi, Donát Bárány, Gergő Kocsis and Arandjel Stojkovic. DVSC tried to improve the situation and it mainly meant possession, however, Balázs Megyeri also had to perform several feats.

Due to Brandon Domingues, Loki could create some chances, but in 65^th minute, Paks scored for the 4^th time. After a corner-kick, Papp headed the ball into the goal from close-range (0-4). In the remaining time, DVSC pushed for a consolation goal, but unfortunately, it was not successful. To make matters worse, Gergő Kocsis was sent off for a handball inside the penalty area. Ötvös converted the penalty, resulting in a heavy defeat for Loki (0-5).

The next match will be away against Székesfehérvár on Saturday.

According to the coach

Csaba Máté: It is hard to evaluate the match because up until now, our matches were decided by small details, but now it was not the case. Paks was much better during the whole match and after 0-2, it felt like some players already gave up. That’s why we made four substitutions in halftime. We must keep working and fighting for each other.  

György Bognár: It was a strange day because there is no such big difference between the two teams. It was a very good day for us, while for Debrecen, it was a very bad one, that’s why it ended in a significant victory for us.

OTP Bank Liga, round 10.

DVSC-Paks 0-5 (0-3).

Nagyerdei Stadium, 4664 spectators. Referee: Erdős J.

DVSC: Megyeri – Szécsi (Stojkovic, 46.), Batik, Dreskovic (Pellumbi, 46.), Ferenczi – Lagator, Szuhodovszki (Kocsis G., 46.) – Szűcs T. (Kocsis D., 66.), Dzsudzsák, Domingues – Silue (Bárány, 46.). Head coach: Csaba Máté.

Paks: Kovácsik – Ötvös, Kinyik, Szabó J. – Osváth, Papp K. (Gyurkits, 88.), Vécsei, Mezei (Varga R., 66.), Silye (Győrfi, 78.) – Windecker (Horváth, 78.) – Tóth B. (Böde, 66.). Head coach:  György Bognár.

Goal: Vécsei (9.), Tóth B. (32.), Mezei (41.), Papp K. (65.), Ötvös (77., from penalty).

Yellow card: Domingues (38.), Lagator (73.) as well as Mezei (40.), Silye (53.), Győrfi (85.), Kinyik (87.).

Dismissed: Kocsis G. (75.).

DVSC continues the championship, hosting Paks at Nagyerdei Stadium from 3 pm. on Saturday. There will be various programs on site.

Tickets are already available at the DVSC Shop, which is open from 3 to 6 pm. on weekdays and from 10 am. on Saturday. Ticket offices of the stadium are open from 10 am. to 3 pm. on Thursday and Friday. Tickets are also available online at www.nagyerdeistadion.hu.

Due to our cooperation with Campus Kft., the fourth Match Day Festival is coming! The stadium opens at 2 pm., but from two hours before the gate opening (from 12 am.), there will be mini festivals at two locations, the Water Tower and Red&White. There will be a family day with BMW Group Debrecen at Red&White: free games to try, football billiard, bouncy castle and face painting are waiting for everyone. Halloween is also coming, so we will organize a pumpkin carving contest for the families.

The Match Day Festival will once again take place in the Water Tower: in the designated Fan Zone, there will be atmosphere-boosting events featuring old Loki goals, matches, a DJ, music, and affordable food and drinks. On match days, those with a Loki season ticket or match ticket, along with one accompanying guest, can enjoy a 25% discount on entry to the Nagyerdei Cultural Park. At the Water Tower, there will be catering promotions available until the 60th minute before the match for guests. Fans will have an opportunity to meet one of our players in the Water Tower, while in the VIP, there will be a conversation before the match and during the break with our club’s legend, Csaba Sándor.

Travelling on DKV routes is free for passengers with a valid match ticket or pass three hours before and after the game (from 12 am. to 8 pm.).

Due to to the international break, DVSC played a practice match on Saturday against the second-division Békéscsaba behind closed doors in Pallag. At the beginning of the match, DVSC was dominating and in the 13rd minute, our team took the lead when Bárány converted a penalty. However, Vólent could equalize before the break.

The second half started with two goals: at first, Soma Szuhodovszki scored, then Vólent scored from a penalty. Then, Soma Szuhodovszki also converted a penalty, thus scoring a brace. Our young player, Kaye Shedrach scored one more goal, so we won 4-2 against Békéscsaba.

Practice match.

DVSC-Békéscsaba 4-2 (1-1).

DVSC: Megyeri – Stojkovic, Kocsis G., Pellumbi, Ferenczi, Braga, Szuhodovszki, Senaga, Dzsudzsák, Domingues, Bárány. Cserék: Pálfi, Dreskovic, Sain, Shedrach, Lénárt, Silue, Szécsi, Polozhyi, Lagator. Head coach: Csaba Máté.

Goal: Bárány (13., from penalty), Szuhodovszki (53., 70. – from penalty), Shedrach (90.) as well as Vólent (36., 56. – from penalty).

On Friday evening, DVSC visited Puskás Akadémia, which occupied the second place on the table. Our team could not count on Neven Djurasek, who got injured during the game against MTK, as well as Bence Batik, Erik Kusnyir and Thor Úlfarsson, who were still on rehabilitation. DVSC made a tactical change: our team stood up with three centre-backs in order to prevent the home team from scoring. Márk Szécsi, Gergő Kocsis and Yacouba Silue got a place in the starting XI this time.

The match started with midfield play. Our team played in an organized way, preventing the home team from unfolding. DVSC led several promising attacks and the first smaller chance occurred in the 13^th minute, when Meldin Dreskovic shot wide off the goal with a first touch from 16 meters. In the 23^rd minute, Maceiras shot over the goal from long range, while in the 27^th minute, Meldin Dreskovic had to clear from the goal-line after some turmoil within the box and Nissila’s attempt. Then, Balázs Megyeri saved the close-range shot of Plsek.

The play did not change in the final minutes of the first half. Brandon Domingues shot over the goal, but our team could restrain the opponent, so no goals were scored until the break.

The second half started with Duearte’s shot, but Balázs Megyeri performed a brilliant save. Puskás Akadémia increased the pressure and scored an offside goal, but our team handled it well. In the 51^st minute, Yacouba Silue shot wide off the goal from a sharp angle on the right, then Márk Szécsi’s shot was blocked.

The battle intensified in the last half hour. Donát Bárány and Soma Szuhodovszki came on as substitutes, followed later by Botond Vajda. In the 68^th minute, after a defensive bundler, Donát Bárány found himself in a scoring opportunity, but he shot over the goal. During the endgame, both teams tried to decide the match with a goal. In the 88^th minute, Donát Bárány made a header, but the ball bounced off the post. However, in the 89^th minute, the home team scored with Golla’s header, which bounced into the right corner of the goal. DVSC would have deserved at least one point.

According to the coach

Zsolt Hornyák: It was a very difficult match and our opponent made things hard for us. This was one of our most complicated games due to the tactics of DVSC. I was surprised that Loki came to Felcsút to defend. Fortunately, we were able to win in the end.

Csaba Máté: We arrived here after two defeats. We conceded 3 goals in both games, so our plan was to focus more on defence. As a result of this, Puskás had less chances than they usually do, and we also had a chance to score. At the end, the ball bounced off the post in case of our attack, while on the other side, it bounced into the net, but I don’t want to say that it was only because of luck. We have to work even harder. I feel sorry because we put a lot of work in this game, but we could not earn any point.

OTP Bank Liga, round 9.

Puskás Akadémia-DVSC 1-0 (0-0).

Pancho Arena, 1195 spectators. Referee: Rúsz M.

Puskás Akadémia: Pécsi – Maceiras, Szolnoki (Kerezsi, 79.), Golla, Stronati – Duarte, Plsek (Favorov, 63.) – Nissila (Puljic, 72.), Soisalo (Levi, 63.), Nagy Zs. – Colley. Head coach: Zsolt Hornyák.

DVSC: Megyeri – Kocsis G., Dreskovic, Pellumbi (Shaghoyan, 91.) – Szécsi, Szűcs T., Lagator, Dzsudzsák (Szuhodovszki, 66.), Ferenczi – Domingues (Vajda, 76.), Silue (Bárány, 66.). Head coach: Csaba Máté.

Goal: Golla (89.).

Yellow card: Duarte (41.), Colley (94.) as well as Lagator (33.), Szűcs T. (49.), Megyeri (74.).

The Hungarian U21 national team will play two European Championship qualifiers in October against Malta and Belgium. Two players of DVSC, Botond Vajda and Tamás Szűcs, received a call-up to the national team, so they can prove themselves at an international level.

UEFA European Championship qualifiers.

20:00, 10 October 2024
Hungary – Malta
Új Hidegkuti Nándor Stadium

18:00, 15 October 2024
Belgium – Hungary
Leuven, Belgium

On Sunday evening, DVSC hosted MTK in the first home game, led by Csaba Máté’s coaching staff. Erik Kusnyir, Bence Batik and Thor Úlfarsson, who are still doing the rehabilitation, were out of the squad, but the rest of the team was very motivated before the important game.

The match was preceded by moments of celebration. Fifteen years ago, after eliminating the Swedish and Estonian champions and securing an away victory, DVSC also won in the home leg against the Bulgarian Levski Sofia (2-0), performing a huge feat by advancing to the group stage of the Champions League. In the group stage, our club’s heroes played against teams, such as the English Liverpool, the Italian Fiorentina and the French Lyon. On this occasion, the management of DVSC honored the Champions League team at Nagyerdei Stadium together with the fans. Apart from Ferencváros, Debrecen is the only Hungarian team that have reached the group stage of the Champions League. Every player and staff member from that time received a well-deserved applause. In addition, our winger Brandon Domingues was also greeted on the occasion of his 50^th appearance in the Hungarian first division.

MTK started the match better, and in the 3^rd minute, Bognár shot over the goal. Then Loki took control of the game for a short period of time: in the 5^th minute, Donát Bárány shot just wide off the goal from 12 meters. In the 14^th minute, Neven Djurasek got injured and Victor Braga substituted him. In the 18^th minute, Balázs Megyeri made a brilliant save to deny Jurina’s header, then Demjén saved Balázs Dzsudzsák’s shot.

MTK had more possession and in the 33^rd minute, they took the lead: Jurina shot the ball into the bottom left corner from 13 meters (0-1). However, DVSC could equalize in the 41^st minute. After Balázs Dzsudzsák’s free-kick, Dominik Kocsis turned and shot the ball into the bottom right corner from 12 meters (1-1).

Brandon Domingues came on for the second half. In the 48^th minute, Balázs Dzsudzsák’s shot was saved by Demjén. Both teams had chances, but it was MTK that scored the second goal. In the 59^th minute, after a great individual performance and two dribbles, Bognár fired the ball into the bottom right corner from 16 meters (1-2).

Loki tried to make a comeback in the final minutes, but meanwhile, Balázs Megyeri saved a clear-cut chance. Demjén saved the free-kick of Balázs Dzsudzsák from close-range. Yacouba Silue and Zhirayr Shaghoyan came on as substitutes. In the 76^th minute, we equalized: Silue advanced on the right, he made a great cross and the arriving Tamás Szűcs scored a huge goal from 14 meters (2-2). It was the first goal of our midfielder in the first division and Debrecen as well.

In the final minutes, DVSC gained a numerical advantage after Varju, who hit Brandon Domingues, was sent off by the referee. However, in the 86^th minute, Hej, who came on as a substitute, scored a spectacular goal from the right into the far corner (2-3), sealing the fate of the match.

The next match will be away against Puskás Akadémia on Friday.

According to the coach

Csaba Máté: We’re over another painful defeat and we lost 3-2 again. We conceded goals out of stupid, irresponsible mistakes. We scored 4 goals in 2 games, but in vain. There was a lot more in this game, it could have been the other way around, but as long as we are defending like this, we will be punished at this level.

Dávid Horváth: It was a great football experience. We started the game with the proper attitude, which was necessary for our success and even after that, we played well in all aspects. We had one great period after the break as well, so we could win against a good opponent in a good match.

OTP Bank Liga, round 8.

DVSC-MTK 2-3 (1-1).

Nagyerdei Stadion, 5321 spectators. Referee: Pintér Cs.

DVSC: Megyeri – Stojkovic, Lagator, Dreskovic, Pellumbi – Djurasek (Braga, 15., Silue, 74.), Szűcs T. – Vajda (Domingues, 46.), Dzsudzsák, Kocsis D. (Shaghoyan, 74.) – Bárány. Head coach: Csaba Máté.

MTK: Demjén – Varju, Kádár, Beriashvili, Antonov – Kata, Molnár Á. (Horváth A., 87.) – Molnár R. (Hej,77.), Bognár (Végh, 83.), Kosznovszky – Jurina (Németh K., 83.). Head coach: Horváth Dávid.

Goal: Kocsis D. (41.), Szűcs T. (76.) as well as Jurina (33.), Bognár (59.), Hej (86.).

Yellow card: Stojkovic (27.), Domingues (81.) as well as Kata (40.), Kádár (73.).

Dismissed: Varju (81.)

On Saturday, Loki will play against MTK at Nagyerdei Stadium, starting from 7.30 pm. Our club is trying to please the supporters, so there will be a lot of programmes preceding the match. Before the kick-off, the whole stadium will honour the members of the team, including Péter Czvitkovics, Luis Ramos and Gergely Rudolf, that qualified for the Champions League 15 years ago. Fans can also meet some of the players at the Water Tower before the game. At the initiative of the team, DVSC is announcing a special promotion: tickets to all sectors, except the VIP, cost 500 HUF each.

Tickets are already available at the DVSC Shop (opening hours: from 3 pm. to 6 pm. on weekdays, and from 10 am. to 10:30 pm. on Saturday) and online at www.nagyerdeistadion.hu.

 Due to our cooperation with Campus Kft., the third Match Day Festival is coming! The stadium opens at 6.30 pm., but from two hours before the gate opening (from 4.30 pm.), there will be mini festivals at two locations, the Water Tower and Red&White. There will be a family day with BMW Group Debrecen at Red&White: free games to try, football billiard, bouncy castle and face painting are waiting for everyone. The Match Day Festival will once again take place in the garden of the Water Tower: in the designated Fan Zone, there will be atmosphere-boosting events featuring old Loki goals, matches, a DJ, music, and affordable food and drinks. On match days, those with a Loki season ticket or match ticket, along with one accompanying guest, can enjoy a 25% discount on entry to the Nagyerdei Cultural Park. At the Water Tower, there will be catering promotions available until the 60th minute before the match for guests.