Puskás Academy Suffers Another Defeat, Coach Blames Refereeing After Győr Loss
Felcsút, Hungary – The Puskás Academy continued it’s recent struggles, falling 2-0 to ETO FC Győr in the 7th round of the Hungarian Football League on Saturday at the Pancho Arena in felcsút. The defeat marks another setback for Zsolt Hornyák‘s side, who have failed to secure a win in their last two league matches and were recently eliminated from the Hungarian Cup in a surprising loss to NB II side Vasas.
The home side entered the match under pressure, and that pressure quickly translated to the pitch.Győr capitalized on the Puskás Academy’s vulnerabilities, securing a comfortable victory.
Following the match, Hornyák didn’t hold back in his assessment, directing criticism towards the officiating crew. Speaking to M4 Sport, the head coach pointed to a contested penalty decision and a goal he deemed illegitimate as key turning points in the game.
“I’m sorry to say this publicly, but something needs to be done,” Hornyák stated, referencing the referee’s actions.
While acknowledging the need for improvement within his own team, Hornyák expressed frustration with recent events, suggesting a sense of misfortune surrounding the club.He believes his team is facing an uphill battle, but stressed the importance of self-reflection and a renewed focus moving forward.
The full statement from zsolt Hornyák can be found [here](https://m4sport.hu/magyar-foci/cikk/2025/09/20/hornyak-zsolt-kemenyen-szamonkerte-a-jatekvezetest-az-eto-elleni