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Budapest Derby Ends in Tense Draw
Budapest, Hungary – An emotion-filled derby with a flurry of cards was witnessed at the Szusza Ferenc Stadion between Ujpest and Ferencvarosi TC, corresponding to the tenth matchday of the NB I. The match ended in a draw, reflecting the intensity and constant struggle on the field.
Ferencvarosi TC took the lead in the 22nd minute thanks to a goal by B. Varga, assisted by B. Nagy. Ball possession favored Ferencvarosi TC with 57%, but Ujpest did not give up and constantly sought the equalizer. The first half ended with a minimal lead for Ferencvarosi TC.
In the second half, Ujpest came out with renewed energy and achieved the equalizer in the 63rd minute with a goal by A. Matko, after an assist from K. Horvath. From that moment on, the match became even more contested, with numerous fouls and yellow cards for both teams. The match culminated in a red card for D. Grof of Ferencvarosi TC in stoppage time, highlighting the tension on the field.
Despite Ferencvarosi TC’s ball possession, Ujpest was more incisive in attack, registering 12 shots compared to their rival’s 9. The match ended with a split of points, leaving a bittersweet taste for both teams in this classic of the Hungarian capital.
Substitutions ujpest: at minute 53 A. Ademi came in and B. Geiger went out., at minute 81 M. Tucic came in and G. Ganea went out., at minute 90 I. Medeiros came in and B. Bese went out., at minute 90 M. Ljujic came in and G. Beridze went out.
Substitutions ferencvarosi tc: at minute 70 N. Keita came in and M. Abu Fani went out., at minute 70 J. Levi came in and L. Joseph went out., at minute 81 G. Kanichowsky came in and A. Pesic went out., at minute 84 B. Nagy came in and Z. Gruber went out., at minute 90 A. Toth came in and B. Otvos went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Ujpest
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Ferencvarosi TC
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