AJKA, Hungary (Interstat) — In a match that defied a statistical stalemate, Ajka opened its NB II campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Soroksar SC on Sunday at Ajkai Városi Sportcentrum.

The home side, projected narrowly as the favorite, ultimately justified that status by overturning an early deficit with two second-half goals in an eight-minute span, securing a winning start to the Hungarian second division season.

The contest began contrary to the pregame projections from Interstat, which had forecast a 1-1 draw and gave Ajka a 57.60 percent probability of victory. It was the visiting Soroksar SC that struck first, seizing the initiative in the 26th minute. Zsolt Tar found the back of the net, silencing the home supporters and putting his side in a commanding early position on the road.

That 1-0 lead for the visitors held firm through the remainder of the first half and deep into the second, as Soroksar SC’s defense worked to protect its slim advantage. The dynamic of the match, however, shifted decisively in a frenetic period late in the game.

Ajka’s persistence finally paid off in the 73rd minute. Dominik Cipf leveled the score with a crucial equalizer, reigniting the home crowd and swinging the momentum firmly in favor of the hosts. The goal seemed to energize Ajka while unsettling a Soroksar SC side that had been resilient for nearly 50 minutes of game time.

The comeback was completed just eight minutes later. In the 81st minute, Zoltán Gálfi scored what would prove to be the game-winning goal, completing Ajka’s turnaround and capping a rapid offensive outburst that transformed the match.

Following Gálfi’s go-ahead goal, Ajka managed the game effectively through the final minutes, seeing out the remainder of regulation and stoppage time to clinch the three points. The final whistle confirmed a victorious start for the home team and a disappointing collapse for the visitors.

The result immediately establishes a divergence in the early-season fortunes of the two clubs. Ajka begins its season with a perfect record of one win and zero losses in the NB II, carrying that identical record across all competitions. The victory provides an immediate boost as the team looks to build a positive campaign.

For Soroksar SC, the opening match ends in frustration. The team’s record in the competition falls to zero wins and one loss, a mark mirrored in its overall record across all contests. The inability to hold onto a second-half lead on the road will be a focal point for review as the team seeks its first positive result of the season.

The match served as a compelling opening chapter for both sides in the 2025 NB II season, demonstrating the unpredictability of football even in the face of advanced statistical modeling. Ajka’s capacity to respond to adversity and secure a comeback win at home sets a positive early standard, while Soroksar SC is left to analyze a match that slipped away in a short, decisive burst of action.