Ferencváros missed a penalty while Nyíregyháza, leading until the 85th minute, seemed poised for the final, only for Dejan Stankovic's team to mount a remarkable comeback within four minutes.

Paksi FC had already booked their spot in the MOL Hungarian Cup final on Tuesday, coming from behind to defeat Kisvárda 2-1 at home, marking their second final appearance in the competition since 2022. The other semi-final on Wednesday saw the leader of the second division, Nyíregyháza, hosting Ferencváros, who had already clinched this season's NB I (First Division) championship. Nyíregyháza, having to play the match in Balmazújváros due to the renovation of their own stadium, faced the disadvantage of playing without the VAR system, depriving the referee of video assistant referee support.

Although mathematically not guaranteed, Nyíregyháza's promotion to the NB I seems almost certain. It has been since March 2015 that the two teams last met, given their time spent in different league divisions.

Ferencváros started with players Varga Á., Botka, Abena, Cissé, Civic, Maiga, Abu Fani, Zachariassen, Marquinhos, Varga B., Traoré, while Nyíregyháza, led by former Ferencváros player Krisztián Tímár, lined up with Fejér, Baki, Alaxai, Gengeliczki, Farkas B., Kesztyűs B., Nagy D., Nagy B., Gresó, Beke P., Kovácsréti, including another ex-Ferencváros player, Dominik Nagy.

Ferencváros was more dominant initially, but the first significant opportunity fell to Nyíregyháza, which was squandered by Barnabás Nagy, giving Ádám Varga the chance to intervene. An early injury to Zachariassen forced Ferencváros to bring on Makreckis in the 15th minute.

Midway through the first half, Varga pulled off a brilliant save to deny Kovácsréti's shot, and despite a series of corners and close attempts, the first half remained goalless.

The 50th minute saw Mátyás Gresó breaking free into a one-on-one opportunity, but Varga was equal to the challenge once again. A penalty awarded to Ferencváros in the 57th minute was magnificently saved by goalkeeper Fejér, denying Varga.

Following the missed penalty, Nyíregyháza took the lead in the 68th minute through Márk Kovácsréti. The match continued with Kodro missing a crucial chance for Ferencváros, saved by Fejér. As the match seemed to be tilting towards a Nyíregyháza victory, Ferencváros' resilience paid off with Cissé equalizing in the 85th minute, followed by a dramatic late winner from substitute Szevikjan in the 89th minute, leaving Fejér rooted.

In the final moments, Ákos Sigér and Novák had chances for Nyíregyháza, but their attempts were thwarted by Varga, securing Ferencváros' place in the final.

Hungarian Cup Semi-final Result:

Nyíregyháza Spartacus FC 1-2 Ferencváros TC (Goals: Kovácsréti 68'; Cissé 85', Szevikjan 89')

Yellow Cards: Alaxai (Nyíregyháza 57'), Marquinhos (Ferencváros 43'), Abu Fani (64'), Varga B. (79'), Szevikjan (90')

The final is scheduled to take place on May 15 at the Puskás Aréna.