Váci KSE: Kovács, Ulicsinyi – Rozner 2, Kocsi 2, Matsuura 6, Miklián 3, Nagy, Alföldi, Rojkovics 1, Fórizs 3, Gáspár 3, Rédai 4, Moór, Singely, Nyári 2

 

Telekom Veszprém: Cupara, Székely – Manaskov 1, Yahia 4 (1), Moraes 2, Nilsson 6, Paczkowski 5, Marguc 5, Lauge 3, Strlek 3, Terzic, Nenadic 2, Hornyák 1, Melnyicsuk, Lékai 1, Borozan 6

 

Penalties: 1/0 and 3/1

Suspensions: 2 min. and 6 min.

 

Telekom Veszprém played the first live game of 2020 today at 18:30. Our next opponent was the last in the league, Váci KSE. The home game started the match, but Marguc got the lead for Veszprém right at the beginning. The game had a comfortable tempo, while Veszprém could take a two goals lead by the 6th minute, 1:3, which was equalized by Vác quickly. By the end of the 10th minute, the guest advantage was two again, 4:6. Yahia was playing quite well, and helped his team hold the two goals lead. In the 17th minute, the score was 6:11. The difference grew and grew between the parties; Veszprém had a 6:14 lead by the 23rd minute. The „Építők” managed to put 10 goals between the teams, even one more, in this half, which meant a calming advantage for the break. Vác – Veszprém 7:18
 
The first goal of the second period was scored by Moraes, with which Veszprém continued from where they left off at the first half. In the goal, Székely replaced Cupara, while Máté Lékai returned from a long injury. He scored a goal in the 38th minute from a break through, which was the 25th for the team. Vác was fighting well but the difference did not melt, Veszprém had the lead in the 40th minute, 13:26. Vác fought their way back to the game, making the difference 10 by the 46th minute, while coming even closer in the 50th minute, to seven goals, that is 23:30. Fortunately, the victory of Veszprém was never in danger, especially because the last five minutes of the game was mainly about technical mistakes on both sides. Final result: Vác – Veszprém 26:39
 

David Davis: It was a great game, and I think maybe the fairest of the season. Both teams were a bit nervous, but in conclusion, I am happy about the performance. This is the way we have to carry on. I am happy that Máté Lékai could return today, it was great to see him on the court.
 
Máté Lékai: I am happy that I could step on court today. We know about the problems Vác is facing right now, so we took this game really seriously, to show them the respect they deserve. I happy to return to the court, and I hope that my form will get much better than this and injuries avoid me from now on. Good luck to Vác in the future.
 

Péter Gúnya: Congratulations to Veszprém and good luck to them in the future. It is hard to play against the best players in the world, but I think we stood our ground well. This experience means a lot to the young players in the team. Our second half was much better, we could manage a tempo. Some even thought that everything will be a goal that they shoot on net.
 
János Kovács: Congratulations to Veszprém, although I am not sure how much anyone can enjoy playing against them. I am happy of course to have the opportunity to play against the best players in the world, and we will do everything to start collecting points in the remainder of the season.

 

 

Photo: Dávid Vörös