Kornel Salata is to start in Slovnaft Cup against Komárno where he is an assistant

BRATISLAVA. Ther is an assistant coach in the league team. He plays for a six -league player. And these two teams will meet in the 2nd round of the Slovnaft Cup.

For a club from a lower competition that celebrates the centenary of its establishment, it was not even possible to devise a nicer party.

Participant VI. League east ZsFZ ŠK Svodín will welcome in the cup on Wednesday at 17.00 KFC Komárno.

For the home team, at least one half is supposed to start the former representative of Kornel Saláta, who is a member of the implementation team Komárno. he spent the past two seasons as a player in Štúrovo, but in the summer he transferred to Svodín.

Everybody wants to be there

Svodin is going on a football holiday. “As we have eliminated Šahy in the first round of the cup, everyone has only been talking about Komárno,” said Tomáš Kunyik, coach Svodín.

Svodín has nine points in the sixth league after four rounds.The same number of points have three other teams.

During the weekend Svodín won on St.Peter 4: 0. Though, the players were careful not to get hurt and be available in a cup meeting.

“Sadly, one of our players has a lane, but he begged me to be dressed in the jersey on the bench because he wants to be part of the match,” the coach said.

Most of the cadre never had the prospect to start such a strong opponent.

“Last year we did not sign up for the cup, we dropped out in the first round, so we didn’t get to that stage to welcome the ligist,” Kunyik explained.

In the year 2025/2026, when svodín celebrates the centenary of its establishment, it came out: the two and a half thousand village in the district of Nové Zámky will visit the league team.

“Players also perceive the fact that Komárno also has a B, the third league. If they show up in good light, they can sell,” the coach stressed.

Would like to play at least half -life

The duel will add a special flair that sence summer playing for Svodín the former national defender Kornel Saláta, who is an assistant coach in Komárno.

Interestingly, two years ago, Svodín from the Štúrovo Cup, which won 2: 0 And the second goal scored Salat.

The 40-time representative played all the meetings for the six-league player this season, and in the home match with Komjatice scored the only and thus the winning goal.

“He is a driver on the pitch, but also for the audience,” said coach Kunyik. He noticed an increased interest in the team, and they also go to the surrounding villages.

Before the cup match, there were even people who do not watch football very much whether Salad will start.

“I would like to play at least one half,” the experienced hitchhiker confirmed for Sportnet.

After his professional career he worked for two seasons in Štú

Salat’s Return: From National Stage to Local Fields – A Soccer Story

by ArchySports Staff

August 25, 2025

Martin Salat, a name onc synonymous with top-tier soccer, is making headlines again, but this time, it’s not on the grand stages of international competition.The former national team player has traded the spotlight for the local fields of lower league soccer, a move that’s generating buzz and rekindling passions in small-town clubs.

Salat,now playing in the Fifth League for ŠTúrovo,has also expressed his desire to contribute to Svodín,another local club. I have always planned to help these two clubs after the end of his great career, Salat stated, highlighting his commitment to giving back to the community that supported him.

Martin Salat in action in the Fifth League
Martin Salat showcasing his skills in a recent Fifth League match. (Image: sportnet.sme.sk)

in the Sixth League, Salat typically anchors the midfield as a defensive player. However, in the final 20-25 minutes of the game, he often transitions to his familiar role in defense, showcasing his versatility and experience. I feel good in this team and the sixth league is quite a decent level, he commented, emphasizing the competitive spirit even in the lower leagues.

Coach Kunyik attests to Salat’s unwavering dedication.Although he is forty years old, he runs the most. The young players look at him, Kunyik said, underscoring Salat’s influence and work ethic, setting an example for younger players.

The Underdog Story: Svodín Faces Komárno in Cup Clash

Svodín’s coach, Tomáš Kunyik, acknowledges the uphill battle against Komárno, a team from a higher division, in thier upcoming cup match. it will certainly show a qualitative difference on the pitch. Our goal is not to achieve some shocking result, but to experience this match, these emotions, kunyik explained, setting realistic expectations while embracing the opportunity.

Despite the odds, the team’s morale remains high. At the training we tease Cornel that Komárna is not doing well now. What if it now falls out with Svodin? Kunyik shared with a smile, revealing the lighthearted banter within the team.

Svodín celebrating a recent victory
Svodín players celebrating their advancement in the cup competition. (Image: sportnet.sme.sk)

Mikuláš Radványi, the coach of Komárno, is also looking forward to the cup match. If I want to take something with Kornel, I will call him on the inverter and we will be on the pitch in a numerous advantage, Radványi joked, highlighting the camaraderie between the coaches.

Addressing Komárno’s slow start to the season, radványi remains optimistic. As a start -up coach, I also started with four losses in 2010 and then my team did not lose twelve in a row, he noted, drawing on past experiences to maintain perspective.

Radványi acknowledges the team’s defensive vulnerabilities.In the spring, we did not happen. We saved ourselves thanks to the compact defensive, he admitted, emphasizing the need for advancement.

The team already needs to experience success and the cup match is an ideal opportunity, Radványi concluded, viewing the cup match as a crucial chance to build momentum and confidence.

Salat’s journey and the upcoming cup match exemplify the heart and soul of soccer, where passion, community, and the pursuit of victory intertwine, nonetheless of the league or level of play. This story resonates with the spirit of American sports, reminiscent of minor league baseball where the love of the game often outweighs the fame and fortune.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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