Trinec U20 saw off Zilina U20 4-0 in a club friendly on Monday, August 4th. The result continued a run of attacking football from the visitors, who had been netting freely in their recent outings. Zilina's defence offered little resistance throughout.
By then, Trinec had already made their intentions clear. They arrived with momentum from a series of high-scoring games — four goals against Vitkovice, then three separate encounters with Pardubice where they scored eleven times in total. Zilina, meanwhile, had been hunted down twice by Zvolen HKM in 2021, including that heavy 6-1 defeat.
And here's the thing about friendlies: the result often reveals more than the occasion suggests. Trinec played with the same confidence they showed against Pardubice, where they won three of four meetings. Zilina's recent 4-2 win over AZ Havířov offered little protection against a side that had been finding space all summer.
To be fair, the scoreline reflects Trinec's recent form more than Zilina's shortcomings alone. The visitors had scored in every game since July 31st, averaging over three goals per match. Zilina's defence had conceded in four of their last five meetings.
Such friendlies rarely change anything in a league table, but they do set a tone. Trinec arrived at this fixture knowing they had the sharper edge. Zilina will need to find something new before the competitive season begins.