Dorogi fell to a 2-0 defeat against Újpest in the Hungarian Cup Round of 64 on Saturday evening. The visitors advanced after two late goals in extra time, with M. Zeke opening the scoring in the 101st minute and A. Krajcsovics sealing it at 117. The result ends Dorogi's hopes of progressing further in the competition.
The match remained tight through regular time before the decisive moments arrived. By then, both sides had worn each other down, and the quality of finishing proved decisive. Zeke's strike came as Dorogi were left exposed, and Újpest held a high line that eventually paid off. Krajcsovics added the second when the home side failed to clear their lines properly.
Újpest controlled the flow of the game, with 54 per cent possession and 130 attacks to Dorogi's 120. The visitors registered three shots on target compared to two for the hosts, but it was clinical finishing rather than volume that mattered. To be fair, Dorogi created enough chaos to suggest they could have found a way back, but they were reduced to frustration as the minutes ticked away.
Both teams picked up four yellow cards each, and neither side saw a red card. Újpest earned 13 corners while Dorogi managed six, a reflection of who pressed forward more consistently. The goal kicks tell a story too — 19 for the hosts versus eight for the visitors, suggesting Újpest spent more time in the final third.
For Dorogi, this follows a 0-1 loss to Újpest in February 2025, and the pattern of disappointment continues. Their recent form includes a heavy 7-0 victory over Móri and a 4-1 win against Menfőcsanak, but cup exits like this cut deeper. Újpest, meanwhile, have opened talks about maintaining their momentum after a 2-2 draw with Ferencváros on 6 September and a 3-1 win over Vásáros.
The scoreline leaves Dorogi out of the cup, while Újpest move closer to the latter stages. The goal difference in this tie — two goals — tells you everything about a match decided in those final minutes of extra time. Sometimes the game comes down to three or four moments, and the rest is just noise.