Sturm Graz II vs Budapest Honved

The first half finished goalless, with both sides using the fixture primarily as a fitness workout in the early stages of pre-season. Honvéd, playing their second friendly of the 2026/27 summer campaign, gradually took control after the break.

Kovacs broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute, finishing from inside the box to put the Hungarian side ahead. Sturm Graz II responded within five minutes — Lang, the Austrian third-tier side's defender, scrambled home an equaliser to restore parity.

Just as the game appeared to be heading for a draw, Medgyes stepped up with 14 minutes remaining. The Hungarian midfielder collected the ball in the area and fired past the Sturm Graz II goalkeeper to make it 2-1, a lead Honvéd protected through the final stages.

Medgyes' 76th-minute goal was the decisive moment. Sturm Graz II had shown resilience in equalising through Lang after falling behind, but the second Honvéd goal — coming before the Austrian side could build sustained momentum — left them chasing the game again. Honvéd's defensive organisation in the final 14 minutes ensured they did not relinquish the lead.

Zoltán Medgyes (Budapest Honvéd) — scored the winning goal and provided the creative spark in midfield. His 76th-minute strike decided the contest.

Erik Kovacs (Budapest Honvéd) — the Argentine midfielder opened the scoring with a composed finish in the 52nd minute, setting Honvéd on their way.

Niklas Lang (Sturm Graz II) — the defender scored the equaliser for the Austrian side, briefly giving his team a foothold in the contest.

Budapest Honvéd continued their pre-season preparations with a second consecutive victory, following their earlier summer friendly win. The club, competing in Hungary's NB II (second division) in the 2025/26 season, is building towards the start of the 2026/27 campaign.

Sturm Graz II, the reserve side of Austrian Bundesliga club SK Sturm Graz, extended a difficult run of results. According to Hungarian football statistics site Focikatalógus, the Austrian side had lost their previous six matches across all competitions and were winless in eight since a victory over SC Bregenz on 6 April 2026.

Both sides will continue their pre-season schedules with further friendlies before the competitive season begins.

A typical early pre-season friendly: a goalless first half, a flurry of second-half goals, and a winning margin that reflected Honvéd's superior match sharpness in their second warm-up fixture. Medgyes' quality made the difference, but Sturm Graz II's quick equaliser showed they could compete in spells.