Budai Farkasok saw off Varpalota 35:32 in the Hungarian Cup on Tuesday evening. The away side came through with a narrow win that ended a run of four defeats in a row. It was their first victory since beating Tatran Presov 31:29 back in late July.
And here's the thing about this one — the scoreline doesn't tell the whole story. They'd just fallen to NEKA 26:32 three days earlier, another heavy defeat that left them reeling. To be fair, the pressure must have been immense going into this fixture away from home.
The match itself was tight throughout. Varpalota kept things close, but Budai Farkasok found a way through when it mattered. By then, the momentum had shifted in their favour. They were reduced to grinding out results rather than playing with freedom.
What stands out is the context. Four consecutive losses — to NEKA, Csurgói, Szigetszentmiklósi KSK, and Balatonfüredi — had them bottled it in terms of confidence. This result changes nothing in the broader picture, but it lifts a weight.
The Hungarian Cup remains an opportunity. They're not weighing up a move anywhere, and the squad still has players who can contribute. The captain dragged them through it tonight, as he often does.
