MFK Dukla Banská Bystrica Eliminates AS Trenčín in Slovnaft Cup
MFK Dukla Banská Bystrica defeated AS Trenčín 2:1 at Štadión Štiavničky to advance in the Slovnaft Cup, Sportnet reported.
The match began with early action as Trenčín struck first. In the third minute, LUKÁŠ Mikulaj put the visitors ahead 1:0. Banská Bystrica responded in the 28th minute when Hanes stripped the ball from Diouf and set up Tibor Slebodník, who beat goalkeeper Slavíček to level the score at 1:1.
Red Card and Second-Half Winner at Štadión Štiavničky
The turning point of the fixture arrived shortly after the hour mark. Referee Benedik issued a red card to Banská Bystrica’s Tibor Slebodník in the 61st minute, reducing the hosts to ten players and handing Trenčín a numerical advantage for the remainder of the contest.
Despite the deficit, Banská Bystrica claimed the winner in the 71st minute. Following a corner kick, Joan Vitor Miranda directed the ball into the net to give the home side a 2:1 lead.
Banská Bystrica Eliminates Trenčín from Domestic Cup
The two clubs entered the fifth-round cup tie experiencing contrasting fortunes in the Niké liga. In previous rounds of the domestic cup, Banská Bystrica eliminated Vranov nad Topľou, while Trenčín advanced past Lokomotíva Košice.
The latest result brings an end to Trenčín’s cup campaign and moves Banská Bystrica into the next round alongside MFK Skalica, which defeated TJ Slavoj Boleráz 3:1 in another fifth-round tie covered by Pravda.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Match
What was the final score of the Banská Bystrica and Trenčín Slovnaft Cup match?
MFK Dukla Banská Bystrica won the match 2:1 against AS Trenčín.
Who scored the goals for Banská Bystrica?
Tibor Slebodník scored in the 28th minute, and Joan Vitor Miranda scored the winning goal in the 71st minute.
When did the red card occur and who received it?
Referee Benedik sent off Banská Bystrica player Tibor Slebodník with a red card in the 61st minute of the match.
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