Granovnica played Garikhovce in the Cup Round of 128 on 19 August 2026. The match finished 1:1 after ninety minutes. Both sides went through to the next stage on that result.
And here's the thing — the statistics tell a strange story. Granovnica registered zero corners, zero shots off target, and zero shots on target. Garikhovce posted the same numbers. By then it was clear neither side could find the rhythm.
To be fair, the goals came at different times, though the exact moments are not recorded. The hosts took the lead before their visitors equalised. The tie remained level at the final whistle.
Garikhovce's recent form offers some context. They lost 0:4 to Stara Lubovna in August 2025, but beat Rudnany 1:0 a month earlier. Their last five results show an uneven run, with wins against Velka Lomnica and losses to Lipany and Poprad.
The draw keeps the tie alive for both clubs. Granovnica will hope to improve on a performance where they created nothing. Garikhovce showed enough to advance, even if their attacking output was minimal.