Slovan Bratislava and MŠK Žilina faced off Wednesday evening in the final autumn round of the Niké League, with Slovan seeking to close the gap on league-leading Dunajská Streda
and Žilina aiming to climb into the top two.
The match saw early action, with Slovan taking a 2-0 lead into halftime following an own goal and a strike from Mark Tolič, but the second half began with a concern regarding Slovan’s Weiss who sustained an injury.
Below is a live update from the match.
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Both teams are preparing to make substitutions.
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Weiss is clutching his left ankle and requires attention from the medical staff.
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Wimmer’s cross from the left side was initially cleared only as far as Slovan players, and Wimmer recycled the cross, with CÉSAR BLACKMAN heading it in from close range past the near post.
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Marcelli drove past Kopásek on the edge of the box, but couldn’t get a shot off before being challenged.
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Žilina’s cross didn’t connect with a teammate, and Slovan clears the danger.
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Iľko battled against two defenders and managed to win a corner kick for Žilina.
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Kaša and Roginič battle for possession, with the long ball ultimately falling to Žilina’s goalkeeper.
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Slovan moved the ball into the attacking half and had a throw-in, with Tolič flicking the ball on, but Belko was there to collect.
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Adang attempted a lofted pass to Iľko in the penalty area, but Takáč claimed the ball.
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The second half has begun.
At halftime, Slovan leads Žilina 2-0. An own goal from Minárik and a strike from Tolič have given Slovan the advantage.
The second half will begin at 7:07 PM.
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The first half is over.
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Slovan adds another goal before halftime! Kaša misplayed the throw-in, allowing MARK TOLIĆ to break through, and he slotted the ball home from the left side of the box.
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A long ball to Roginič, who created space, but Kašia was there to intercept.
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Adang won two duels, but lost the third to Bajrić. Slovan is pushing forward.
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Wimmer made an attacking run, attempting a backheel pass, but it didn’t connect.
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Škvarka’s pass to the edge of the box wasn’t controlled by Roginič, and Ignatenko recovers possession.
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Slovan were swarming the box, but Weiss’s final pass to Tolič was off, with the ball landing at his feet.
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Marcelli tried to take on Cruz on the left, but couldn’t break through to the penalty area.
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Faško’s pass was intercepted by Blackman, but Žilina regained possession.
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Kašia was brought down by Roginič, and Slovan will have a throw-in on the halfway line.
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Pališčák’s cross from the right was claimed by Takáč.
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Belko played a quick pass to escape pressure from Blackman.
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Tolič’s first touch let him down, and Belko clears the ball.
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Faško attempted a through ball to Škvarka, but he couldn’t reach it.
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Savvidis went down after a challenge.
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Žilina are struggling to establish their passing game, with Slovan denying them space.
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Kopásek dispossessed Cruz.
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Tolič’s touch let him down, and he was called offside.
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Marcelli attempted to dribble into the penalty area but was unable to get past the Žilina defense.
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Ignatenko fired a shot from outside the box, but it sailed well over the bar.
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Bari was dispossessed by Ignatenko before reaching the penalty area.
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Žilina are pressing higher up the pitch, forcing Slovan to play backwards.
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Roginič couldn’t get past Wimmer in a one-on-one duel.
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Slovan has tightened up the midfield, and Žilina are finding it difficult to progress.
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Adang’s soft lobbed pass found no one, and Takáč collects.
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The visitors played a short corner, then crossed into the box, with Takáč punching it clear.
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Škvarka’s blocked attempt, and Žilina will take a corner.
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Faško’s cross was cleared by Slovan in the box.
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Kašia fouled Roginič, and Žilina will have a free kick from distance.
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Adang lost possession in midfield, and Slovan are closing down the Žilina players.
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We’ll see what impact this goal has on the match. Slovan has a throw-in in the center circle.
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Slovan takes the lead after a well-executed corner kick! Cruz delivered the cross, Tolič flicked it on with his head, but the own goal was ultimately credited to JÁN MINÁRIK.
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Blackman played a through ball to Weiss in the box, but his pass to Tolič was cut out.
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Cruz was challenged on the sideline, and Slovan will have a throw-in.
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Žilina are combining on their half, with Bari fouled by Savvidis.
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Žilina has possession, with a long pass to Roginič being well defended by Kašia.
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The match has just begun.
ŠK Slovan Bratislava: Dominik Takáč – Bajrić, Kašia, Wimmer – Blackman, Savvidis, Ignatenko, Cruz – Marcelli, Tolič, Weiss (C).
Substitutes: Trnovský – Barseghjan, Gajdoš, Pokorny, Medveděv, Fogning, Mak, Lichý, Mustafić.
Manager: Vladimír Weiss
MŠK Žilina: Belko (C) – Pališčák, Kaša, Minárik – Kopásek, Škvarka, Adang, Bari – M. Faško, Roginič, Iľko.
Substitutes: Badžgoň – Szánthó, Florea, Hranica, Svoboda, Bzdyl, Prokop, Ďatko, Narimanidze.
Manager: Pavol Staňo
Referee: Kráľovič – Štrbo, Poláček.
In the final autumn round of 18 of the Niké League, we have a clash between Slovan Bratislava and MŠK Žilina. Slovan is currently in 2nd place with 36 points. If they want to finish top of the table, they must win today. Leading Dunajská Streda has two points more. The Whites lost in their last two rounds, losing 1-2 to Ružomberok and 0-2 to Košice.
Žilina is in 4th place, having accumulated 34 points so far. A win today would see them finish 2nd, while a draw would leave them in 3rd. The Žilina team lost in their last two matches, 0-2 to Podbrezová and 1-2 to Ružomberok.
Welcome to the online broadcast. The match starts at 6:00 PM.
