The four Romanians at ETO Gyor, Stefan Vladou, Deian Boldor, Claudiu Bumba, and Paul Anton, have achieved a tremendous victory in the Hungarian league. After a long period of anticipation, the Hungarian league has concluded, with ETO Gyor securing the title.
The reigning champions, Ferencvaros, finished second, marking the end of their seven-year reign. In the final match, Ferencvaros played against Zalaegerszeg on their home turf, but even a victory was not enough to retain their supremacy.
The victory for ETO Gyor, featuring the four Romanians, was decisive. They opened the scoring in the 10th minute against Kisvarda and maintained their lead until the end. Balazs Borbely and Nadir Benbuali orchestrated this crucial goal.
The excitement was palpable. The Gyor staff even requested the referee to stop the match, which was only complied with after the insistence of midfielder Milan Vitalis. The fans were ecstatic, with some attempting to invade the field, only to be held by security until medical assistance arrived.
The final moments were tense, with Rajmund Toth saving the day with a crucial tackle in the 90+3rd minute. The match ended with Bence Csonka's whistle, confirming ETO Gyor as champions for the fifth time in their history.
Despite warnings, the fans invaded the field, collecting memorabilia from the players, reminiscent of past celebrations in 1983 and 2013. Founded in 1904, ETO Gyor has now ended Ferencvaros' seven-year dominance, even if the final match did not reflect their season-long performance.
Captain Milan Vitalis, who played a pivotal role, expressed his joy, saying, "I've given everything I had, except for my shoes, but I planned to do this in the event of winning the title. We will celebrate as it deserves. This is not just the success of the team and the staff, but of an entire city, as we've been waiting for the title for a very long time. The hard work has paid off now! I hope that Gyor will achieve at least equally good results in the future."
This is incredible! Seeing four Romanians lead Gyor to victory after years of waiting is a dream come true for them and the entire city. But can we expect this kind of success to continue in the future, or was this a one-time miracle?