Ajka vs Csakvar

Al Haj's 32nd-minute opener gave Csákvár a lead they never looked like surrendering. The early goal allowed Berndt András's side to dictate the tempo, forcing Ajka to chase the game in the heat of a mid-July morning in western Hungary.

Arafat Al Haj (Csákvár) — The match-winner scored a brace (32', 78'), demonstrating sharp finishing in the box. His second goal killed any prospect of an Ajka comeback. Clear player of the match.

Csákvár defence — Kept a clean sheet against an Ajka side that had scored three goals in wins over ZTE (NB I) and Sopron in earlier friendlies. The visitors extended their unbeaten pre-season run to five matches.

Csákvár's two goals came from Al Haj's only two recorded efforts, suggesting clinical finishing rather than sustained pressure. The hosts, who had scored three goals in each of their wins over ZTE (3-2, 1 July) and Sopron (3-1, 8 July), failed to find the net after being shut out by Gyirmót (2-0, 11 July) in their previous friendly. The clean sheet was Csákvár's second of the pre-season after their 0-0 draw with BVSC.

Both teams now turn their attention to the opening round of the NB II season on 26 July. Ajka host Kecskemét, while Csákvár travel to face their own opening-day opponent. Ajka finished their pre-season with two wins and two defeats from four friendlies; Csákvár ended unbeaten across five matches with two wins and three draws.

A professional, low-drama pre-season win for Csákvár, who carried their unbeaten summer form into the final rehearsal. Ajka will need to rediscover the cutting edge they showed against ZTE and Sopron if they are to start the league campaign positively. The 19-meeting head-to-head now stands at 10 Csákvár wins, three for Ajka and six draws.