Baník Prievidza hosted Baník Lehota pod Vtáčnikom in the Cup Round of 64 on September 9th, and the visitors emerged with a 1-3 victory. The match unfolded across two halves with goals scattered throughout, and by then it was clear the away side had done enough to progress. Lehota's forwards found space where Prievidza's defence struggled to close down the channels.
Lehota struck early, taking the lead at the ten-minute mark. Prievidza responded quickly, equalising just eight minutes later at eighteen. To be fair, the home side looked comfortable for a spell, but Lehota regained their advantage on the hour, with a goal at forty-six. The visitors sealed their win at seventy-two, and here's the thing — they never looked back after that second strike.
Lehota's recent form had suggested they were capable of this. They'd beaten Humenné 1-0 on August 29th and held Slovan Bratislava II to a 2-2 draw two days later. Prievidza's run had been mixed, including a heavy 4-0 defeat to Inter Bratislava in mid-July. The visitors' consistency showed through when it mattered.
We'd backed the away win before kickoff, and the result vindicated that call. Lehota controlled the tempo better than expected, working the ball into dangerous areas without rushing. Prievidza's attack had little to do all evening, and their midfield failed to impose itself in the middle third.
The goal difference now sits at plus two for Lehota across these opening fixtures, while Prievidza remain level on points after four games. Both sides have played three matches, but Lehota's win gives them breathing room at the top. The home side's loss ends what had been a promising start to their cup campaign.