2002 Magyar Kupa final

2002 Magyar Kupa final
Event2001–02 Magyar Kupa
Haladás Újpest
1 2
After extra time
Date1 May 2002 (2002-05-01)
VenueStadion ETO, Győr
RefereeAttila Ábrahám
Attendance10,000

The 2002 Magyar Kupa final decided the winners of the 2001–02 Magyar Kupa, the 62nd season of Hungarian premier football cup, the Magyar Kupa. The match was played on 1 May 2002 at the Stadion ETO in Győr between Haladás and Újpest.[1]

Újpest defeated Haladás 2–1 after extra time, with Robert Vágner scoring the winning goal in the final minute of the match.[2]

Background

Team Previous finals appearances (bold indicates winners)
Haladás 2 (1975, 1993)
Újpest 13 (1922, 1923, 1925, 1927, 1933, 1969, 1970, 1975, 1982, 1983, 1987, 1992, 1998)

Venue

On 4 April 2002, the Hungarian Football Federation decided that the final would be held in Győr on 1 May at 18:00 CEST, with Stadion ETO selected over Székesfehérvár's Sóstói Stadion, which had also been under consideration as a venue.[3]

Route to the final

Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away).

Haladás Round Újpest
Opponent Result Opponent Result
Bye First round Bye
Gellénháza 8–1 (A) Second round Kisújszállás 3–1 (A)
Celldömölk 3–1 (H) Round of 32 Ferencváros 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–1 p) (A)
Rákospalota 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) (A) Round of 16 BKV Előre 3–2 (H)
Győr 0–0 (a.e.t.) (3–2 p) (H) Quarter-finals Sopron 2–0 (H)
Dunaferr 3–2 (A) Semi-finals Tatabánya 2–2 (a.e.t.) (4–2 p) (A)

Match

Summary

Újpest began the final brightly after an early chance for Haladás's Alex, taking control of the match and creating several opportunities. Robert Vágner was particularly active in attack, and he gave Újpest the lead in the 26th minute with a 25-metre shot that went past goalkeeper Tamás Takács. Haladás responded by improving its play after the goal, but struggled to create clear scoring opportunities before half-time. Early in the second half, Haladás made two substitutions as manager Lázár Szentes sought to strengthen his team. Újpest continued to threaten on the counter-attack, with Radek Slončík forcing a save from Takács in the 57th minute. Haladás gradually increased its pressure, although much of its possession produced few clear chances. In the 74th minute, Péter Halmosi equalised for Haladás with a left-footed shot from 18 metres following Leandro's pass. The equaliser was considered deserved as Haladás had increased its attacking pressure while Újpest had increasingly concentrated on defending. After the goal, however, and particularly during extra time, Haladás began to tire and Újpest pushed the Szombathely side back towards its own penalty area. Despite Újpest's territorial dominance in extra time, neither side initially produced a decisive scoring opportunity. Both teams had further chances late in the match, including opportunities for Tibor Tokody and Halmosi. In the final minute of extra time, Vágner scored again after Dejan Poljaković's cross, controlling the ball with his chest before shooting from close range to make it 2–1. The goal secured Újpest's victory and ensured their spot in the qualifying round of 2002–03 UEFA Cup. After the final whistle, Újpest supporters entered the pitch to celebrate with the players, while the referee ended the match with at least 500 supporters on the field.[4]

Details

Haladás1–2 (a.e.t.)Újpest
 Report[4]
Attendance: 10,000
Referee: Attila Ábrahám
GKHungary Tamás Takács
DFHungary András Kaj
DFBrazil Flávio Pimdownward-facing red arrow 67'
DFHungary István SzekérYellow card 65'
MFHungary Csaba SomfalviYellow card 105'
MFHungary László Némethydownward-facing red arrow 46'
MFBrazil Leandro
MFRomania Tibor Selymes
FWBrazil Freddownward-facing red arrow 55'
FWBrazil Alex
FWHungary Péter Halmosi
Substitutes:
DFBrazil Japaupward-facing green arrow 67'Yellow card 97'
MFHungary Tamás Juhászupward-facing green arrow 46'
FWBosnia and Herzegovina Almir Filipovićupward-facing green arrow 55'Yellow card 85'
Manager:
Hungary Lázár Szentes
GKHungary Zsolt PoszaYellow card 61'
DFSlovakia František Kunzo
DFHungary Zoltán TamásiYellow card 76'
DFCzech Republic Luboš Kozel
DFHungary Zsolt LőwYellow card 48'
MFHungary Zoltán Szélesi
MFHungary Károly Erős
MFCzech Republic Radek Slončíkdownward-facing red arrow 68'
MFHungary Gábor Korolovszky
FWHungary Tibor Tokodydownward-facing red arrow 99'
FWCzech Republic Robert Vágner
Substitutes:
MFCroatia Dejan Poljakovićupward-facing green arrow 68'Yellow card 73'
FWHungary Tamás Móriupward-facing green arrow 99'
Manager:
Hungary Róbert Glázer

Assistant referees:
János Balajti
Grigorisz Georgiou

Match rules

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Hungarian Cup - Final". Soccerway. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Az Újpest nyerte a Magyar Kupát" [Újpest won the Magyar Kupa]. origo.hu (in Hungarian). 1 May 2002. Archived from the original on 2 January 2003. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "Győrben lesz a kupadöntő!" [The cup final will be held in Győr!]. ujpestfc.hu (in Hungarian). Újpest FC. 4 April 2002. Archived from the original on 21 January 2002. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Nemzeti Sport, 2002. május (13. évfolyam, 117-144. szám)" [Nemzeti Sport, May 2002 (Vol. 13, No 117-144)]. arcanum.com (in Hungarian). Nemzeti Sport. ISSN 0866-2517. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
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