Balázs Dzsudzsák Scores Late Penalty to Earn 1-1 Draw for DVSC Against Ferencváros

Ferencváros lost a crucial home victory in the 90th minute on Saturday at the Groupama Aréna, conceding a late penalty that secured a 1-1 draw for Debreceni VSC in the ninth round of the OTP Bank Liga, ORIGO reported. The result leaves the Budapest club winless on home turf in the current domestic league campaign.

Corbu breaks the deadlock before Lisztes hands DVSC a lifeline

The match drew an attendance of 11,593 spectators in Budapest, where the hosts broke through in the 65th minute through Marius Corbu, according to match reports published by Fradi.hu. Kristoffer Zachariassen dummied a pass from Olivér Nagy, allowing Corbu to finish from close range to give Ferencváros a 1-0 lead.

The turning point arrived deep into stoppage time. Following a VAR review, referee Balázs Berke pointed to the penalty spot due to a handball by Krisztián Lisztes inside the 16-meter box in the 92nd minute, as detailed by Nemzeti Sport Online. Team captain Balázs Dzsudzsák stepped up and converted the spot-kick in the 95th minute to level the score at 1-1.

Dzsudzsák dedicates emotional equalizer to late club masszőr

For the 39-year-old Dzsudzsák, the late goal carried profound personal significance. Speaking to M4 Sport cameras after the final whistle, the former Hungary captain fought back tears while wearing a jersey bearing the inscription “PITYU BÁ” to honor István Nagy, the club’s long-serving masseur who passed away earlier in the week after nearly 25 years of service with DVSC.

I asked the guys to fight until the last second for Pityu bá as well, Dzsudzsák said, his voice cracking with emotion. He added that the late staff member maintained a positive outlook through every difficulty, expressing absolute conviction that Nagy helped guide the decisive penalty home from above.

Borbély and Remmel address missed chances and tactical slip-ups

The mood in the home dressing room contrasted sharply with the visiting celebrations. Ferencváros head coach Balázs Borbély lamented his side’s complacency, stating that his players played too comfortably and committed numerous technical errors during the opening half, as noted by nb1.hu. Although the team improved after the interval and created openings following the opening goal, they failed to capitalize on their advantage.

On the opposing bench, DVSC head coach Gert Remmel acknowledged that statistical models gave his side only a 15 percent chance of winning prior to kickoff. Remmel noted that his team successfully executed defensive duties despite the conceded goal and explained that high pressing cannot be maintained for all 90 minutes by just three players without collective team involvement.

Standings and upcoming European commitments

With the point secured on the road, Debrecen leaves the capital with an encouraging result under Remmel, who took over managerial duties in the summer. Ferencváros turns its attention immediately to continental competition, hosting Czech side Viktoria Plzeň on Thursday at the Groupama Aréna in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League.

Match statistics and ticketing information

The fixture was officiated by referee Balázs Berke, assisted by linesmen Teodorosz Georgiu and Péter Ország. Ferencváros fielded Dénes Dibusz in goal, supported in the starting lineup by Olivér Nagy, Toon Raemaekers, Raúl Gómez, Cadu, Ádám Nagy, Marius Corbu, Bamidele Yusuf, Kristoffer Zachariassen, Daniel Arzani, and Zalán Bagi.

Tactical changes saw Maximilian Hofmann replace Tercza in the 56th minute, Bryan Adinany take over from Szendrei in the 62nd minute, Dominik Kocsis enter for Baldoni in the 70th minute, and yellow cards issued to Mejías in the 25th minute and Kocsis in the 77th minute. Tickets for upcoming home fixtures and passes valid for the UEFA Europa League matches are currently available for purchase online at meccsjegy.fradi.hu and in person at the Groupama Aréna ticket offices, which are open Monday through Friday from 10:00 to 18:00, Saturdays from 9:00 to 13:00, and on matchdays until kickoff.