A country applauds Videoton

"I only have the highest recognition for the way the team performed. We prepared both physically and spiritually for this important match, and the players carried out the things that we wanted out on the pitch." - was how manager Ferenc Kovacs commented on the 5-0 win against Partizan. He also added that only a miracle could help Partizan.

You can only have a voice of recognition following this amazing win with regards to the way the team performed.

"A country applauds Fehervar" - was the headline title in the Nepsport. It will also be no surprise to see the many goals against Partizan on the TV following this. 

Vidi's success was not only mentioned in Hungarian newspapers: "Nobody expected such a large win, which confirms that the Szekesfehervar team will be among the last eight" - commented Pravda.

The London Times had a much more reserved heading, highlighting Partizans earlier performance against QPR: This is is a result that will give the Fehervar side a real feel for a place in the best eight of the cup...."

Striker Jozsef Szabo, who was the hero with his four goals was much more confident with his quote: "If Partizan knock us out, then I will give up football" - he commented after the match.

Partizan Belgrad boss Nenad Bjekovic had a few days earlier had been in a confident mood. "Videoton are a better side than our most recent English opponents, so only a miracle can save us now."