FC Spartak Trnava secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Slovnaft Cup on Saturday, defeating third-tier side FK Čadca 3-0.
The match, played in front of 5,600 spectators in Čadca, saw the top-flight favorites establish control early to bypass a potential upset, as reported by Pravda.
Timotej Kudlička opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, converting a pass from captain Roman Procházka. The lead doubled in the 31st minute when Čadca defender Marián Vala inadvertently redirected the ball into his own net, according to Trnavské Rádio. Lorent Mehmeti finalized the scoring in the 88th minute, securing the 3-0 result.
For FK Čadca, the match represented one of the most significant sporting events in recent years. The atmosphere was marked by a brief interruption in the opening minutes when a fan entered the pitch, a detail noted by Pravda. Despite the loss, the home side had opportunities to influence the scoreline, most notably in the 59th minute when Vala narrowly missed the target from inside the penalty area.
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Trnava maintained tactical control throughout the second half, though the team faced a setback in the 63rd minute when Oliver Laušić suffered an injury and was forced to leave the game, Aktuality reported. The visiting side successfully managed the game’s tempo to ensure they remained in the competition without conceding a goal.
The fixture was officiated by Peter Ziemba, with Matej Hrebeňár and Anton Hrenák serving as assistants. Disciplinary action saw yellow cards issued to Čadca players Pantok and Lacko, while Spartak’s Sabo received a caution in the 58th minute. The following table summarizes the scoring and major personnel changes based on match records:
| Event | Time | Player/Team |
|---|---|---|
| Goal (0-1) | 22′ | Timotej Kudlička (Trnava) |
| Own Goal (0-2) | 31′ | Marián Vala (Čadca) |
| Injury Substitution | 63′ | Oliver Laušić (Trnava) out, Konney in |
| Goal (0-3) | 88′ | Lorent Mehmeti (Trnava) |
With this victory, Spartak Trnava advances to the quarterfinals of the Slovnaft Cup, a competition in which the club has secured three titles in the last five editions. The club now transitions back to league play, with their next match scheduled for November 21 against Zemplín in the Niké liga, as confirmed by Trnavské Rádio.
For FK Čadca, the cup run concludes after earlier victories against TJ Kysučan Korňa, MŠK Kysucké Nové Mesto, and TATRAN Prešov. The club’s focus now shifts entirely to their third-league campaign.
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