Falco defeated NKA Pécs 106 to 78 in the NB I A on Friday evening in Szombathely. The visitors took control early and never looked back, moving to the top of the table with four wins from four games. Pécs remain winless after four matches, sitting tenth on zero points.
And here's the thing about this one — you could have seen the shape of it coming. We had called for the away side at 58 per cent confidence before kick-off, and the match unfolded exactly as that prediction suggested. Falco were sharper in transition, Pécs struggled to find rhythm when the ball moved.
The hosts started brightly enough, staying close through the first quarter, but the gap opened steadily after that. Pécs lost their defensive discipline in the second period, and by then Falco had taken a double-digit lead they would not relinquish. The visitors' shooting percentage was simply too high for the home side to chase.
Pécs have now lost four straight games, their recent form reading losses against Osake Lions, Szolnoki Olajbányász, and Atommu Paksi. Their last win came back in May against Kormend Egis, and that feels like a lifetime ago. The coaching staff will need to address the defensive lapses if they are to turn things around.
Falco's record meanwhile remains impeccable. They beat Szedeák 96 to 65, lost narrowly to Antwerp Giants, and have won their last two domestic games comfortably. The away win at Pécs extends that winning run to four, and the goal difference — 28 points better than Pécs — tells the story of the evening.
The result keeps Falco clear at the summit of the NB I A. Pécs, still searching for their first victory, now face a difficult run of fixtures if they want to climb out of the bottom half. One game down, four to go — but the table already tells you everything you need to know.
