Podčetrtek secured a 101-94 victory over Jansa in the Slovenian Cup on Tuesday evening, October 13th. The away side took control in the second half and held firm despite a determined fightback from the hosts. By then, the gap had grown beyond reach.
Jansa had looked competitive through the opening quarters, but Podčetrtek found a way back into it after the break. The visitors used their deeper squad to manage the pace, and things came to a head when the home side grew tired in the final period. One mistake ends it, and Jansa paid for theirs.
The result extends Podčetrtek's winning streak after a difficult run. They had lost four of their previous five matches, including heavy defeats to Koper and Krško. Beating Triglav Kranj in their last outing was a bright spot, but this win carries more weight.
Jansa's recent form has not been encouraging. They have not won since October 2022, with draws and losses stacking up. The defeat leaves them searching for consistency in the Cup, though the table goes out of the window in these games.
The scoreline tells a straightforward story. Podčetrtek scored seven more points than their opponents, but the margin was never comfortable. They were overrun in midfield for parts of the match and had to respond when Jansa pressed.
What matters now is the next round. Podčetrtek have one foot in the next round, but they know there is no room for complacency. The Cup demands focus, and they will need to keep it.
