AJKA, Hungary (Interstat) — Ajka secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Szentlorinc SE in NB II play on Sunday, overcoming an early deficit to claim three points at Ajkai Városi Sportcentrum.

The result flipped the script from the teams’ previous meeting this season, where Szentlorinc SE had earned a 1-0 win last August. The visitors looked poised for another positive outcome after seizing the early initiative.

Szentlorinc SE opened the scoring in the 19th minute through Zoltan Csizmadia, putting the home side under immediate pressure. The goal provided a boost for a Szentlorinc squad that has struggled for consistency this season, now with three wins, eight losses and nine draws in NB II competition.

Ajka, however, responded before halftime with two goals in a 13-minute span to turn the match around. Richárd Jelena leveled the score in the 31st minute, providing the crucial equalizer. The comeback was completed just before the break when Nathaniel Lawrenzo found the net in the 44th minute, sending the hosts into the interval with a lead they would not relinquish.

The second half saw no further scoring, as Ajka managed the game to secure the win. The victory improved Ajka’s league record to seven wins, 11 losses and four draws this season. For Szentlorinc SE, the loss extended a difficult run of form, with just one win in their last five NB II matches.

The match outcome defied the pregame projection from Interstat’s game simulator, which had predicted a 1-1 draw. However, it aligned with the same service’s ELO rating, which gave Ajka a 63.20 percent probability to win based on team strength.

In the broader context of the Hungarian second division, the result provides a modest boost for Ajka’s campaign as they look to climb the table. For Szentlorinc SE, the search for momentum continues amid a season marked by a high number of drawn results.

Ajka will look to build on this performance when they host Csakvari TK next Sunday. Szentlorinc SE returns home to face Soroksar SC the same day, seeking to halt their slide.