Dunaújváros-Pálhalma Remain Unbeaten, Dispatch Majosi 2-0 to Tighten Grip on NB III Promotion Race

As autumn sunlight filtered across Dunaújvárosi Stadion, a resolute Dunaújváros-Pálhalma side extended their unbeaten campaign in NB III Southwest with a 2-0 win over mid-table rivals Majosi—turning a closely contested showdown into another statement of intent in Hungary’s fiercely competitive third tier.

From the opening whistle, it was clear the hosts would not be content with mere preservation of their unbeaten status. Entering the match in fifth place, just three points ahead of Majosi, Dunaújváros-Pálhalma were acutely aware that a slip here could mean surrendering precious ground in the jostling pack behind runaway leaders. Instead, the home side seized the moment, crafting a victory that not only preserved their streak but also sent a message to the rest of the league: the boys from Dunaújváros are genuine contenders.

The first half unfolded at a measured tempo as both teams sought to establish early control. Dunaújváros-Pálhalma, unbeaten but with as many draws as wins in their previous ten, probed methodically, relying on the midfield composure that has been a hallmark of their campaign. Majosi, for their part, were disciplined—alert to the threat on the break, and eager to pounce on the mistakes that have sometimes crept into their own play in recent weeks.

The breakthrough arrived midway through the first half. After a sustained spell of pressure, Dunaújváros-Pálhalma capitalized on a defensive lapse—Majosi’s back line failed to clear a wickedly whipped corner, and the home side's talismanic forward pounced, stabbing the ball home from close range to ignite the crowd and hand the hosts a precious advantage.

Galvanized by the opener, Dunaújváros pressed for a second, pinning Majosi deep in their own half and creating a flurry of chances before the break. Still, the visitors clung on, their defense scrambling away a succession of corners to keep the deficit to a single goal at halftime.

In the second half, Majosi showed flashes of the attacking verve that saw them score five past Kaposvár last month and twice breach Pécsi MFC just a week ago. But for all their industry, clear-cut opportunities proved elusive against a Dunaújváros defense that has now conceded just three times in its last five matches.

Any hopes of a Majosi resurgence were snuffed out on the hour mark. A sweeping counter-attack led to a clinical finish—Dunaújváros’s winger breaking free down the left, before cutting inside and curling a low strike beyond the outstretched arms of the visiting goalkeeper. The second goal underscored not only the hosts’ technical quality but also their tactical maturity—ruthless, measured, and utterly in command when it mattered.

Majosi’s frustration mounted, and with it came the game’s only real flashpoint: a late red card for dissent as the visitors’ discipline finally cracked under the weight of their fruitless chase. Down to ten, they struggled to muster any serious reply, and it was Dunaújváros who nearly added a third in the closing minutes, denied only by the crossbar.

The win sees Dunaújváros-Pálhalma consolidate their position in fifth, now on 23 points after 10 matches (5 wins, 5 draws, 0 defeats)—a record bettered only by the division’s pace-setters. For Majosi, the defeat is a setback: they slip further from the top spots, stuck on 17 points after suffering their third loss of the campaign and ending a mixed recent run that has seen both high-scoring triumphs and narrow defeats.

This afternoon’s result resonates beyond the immediate standings. For Dunaújváros, it is an affirmation of their growing stature: unbeaten still, increasingly hard to break down, and now showing the clinical edge required to convert draws into the kinds of victories that fuel promotion bids. For Majosi, it is an inflection point—a reminder that, in this league’s unforgiving grind, dropped points can quickly become lost momentum.

With the season’s midpoint approaching, both sides face a pivotal stretch. Dunaújváros will seek to build on this unbeaten platform, aiming to chase down the leaders and establish themselves as promotion favorites. Majosi, meanwhile, must regroup—rediscovering the attacking flair and defensive resilience that carried them through the opening weeks if they are to remain in the hunt.

On a bright October afternoon, with ambitions on the line, it was Dunaújváros-Pálhalma who seized the opportunity—and in doing so, perhaps signaled they are ready for a bigger stage.