Poprad HK beat Zvolen HKM 4-0 in the Extraliga on Saturday evening. The hosts moved clear at third place while their opponents sank further down the table. We had called for a home win with 70 per cent confidence before kick-off, and that assessment proved accurate.
Poprad started sharp and didn't let up. Zvolen looked disjointed from the opening exchanges, lost their man too often in their own half. By then it was clear the visitors weren't ready for the pace.
The home side took control without drama. They didn't need to go for the jugular — possession alone told the story. Zvolen's defence let the game flow in the wrong direction, and Poprad made their chances count.
What happened next followed a pattern. Poprad kept their shape, Zvolen couldn't find a rhythm. The gap in quality showed in every zone, not just on the scoreboard.
After the break the visitors had nothing left in the tank. By then the outcome wasn't in doubt, though Poprad still pressed. They didn't need to throw bodies in the way — confidence was already with them.
Poprad now sit on 21 points from 10 games, three wins clear of fourth. Zvolen remain at the bottom with 9 points, their form has hit a wall. The table goes out of the window in these games, but tonight it told the truth.
