Skalica cruise past Format Martin in Cup round
Skalica beat Format Martin 4-1 in the Round of 64 of the Cup on 2 September 2026. The away side took control early and never looked back, despite the hosts showing resilience in the second half. It was a straightforward evening for Skalica, who moved on to the next round with a comfortable victory.
A. Krizan opened the scoring at the 30-minute mark, giving Skalica the lead they would maintain. T. Dungel doubled the advantage just before the break with a goal at 41 minutes. Format Martin pulled one back at 52 minutes, but Skalica responded immediately — Dungel netted his second at 56 minutes to restore the two-goal cushion.
The final goal came at 81 minutes, sealing the result and ending the match as a contest. Skalica's visitors were clinical in front of goal, converting their chances while Format Martin struggled to string attacks together. The hosts had a glimmer of hope after their consolation, but the game was effectively over by then.
Skalica dominated possession at 66 per cent to 34 per cent, reflecting their control of the match. They registered nine shots on target compared to the hosts' three, and won six corners to two. Format Martin were fouled more often — 19 free kicks against them — but could not turn pressure into meaningful chances.
Format Martin's recent form showed inconsistency, with victories over Spartak Kvasov and Košeca bookended by defeats. Skalica had also tasted mixed results, including a heavy 6-1 loss to Dunajská Streda on 30 August, but this cup appearance suggested a different level of performance.
The result means Skalica progress in the competition while Format Martin's cup campaign comes to an end. The hosts will reflect on a match where they took the lead in the second half but could not hold on. Skalica's efficiency in front of goal proved decisive on this occasion.