Liptovský Mikuláš — Dukla Trencin: 3:4, Extraliga

Dukla Trenčín secured a 4:3 victory over Liptovský Mikuláš in the Extraliga on September 19th, 2026. The away side completed the comeback after trailing in the opening frame. To be fair, the result was never in doubt once Trenčín found their rhythm in the middle period.

Both sides remain level on zero points after two games, though the standings tell only part of the story. Liptovský Mikuláš sit sixth while Trenčín occupy tenth place. By then, the gap in form between the two was clear enough to read without checking the table.

Liptovský Mikuláš had carried momentum into this fixture. They beat Dukla Michalovce 5:2 on September 15th and Kатовице 5:2 five days earlier. The hosts also saw off МАК Уйбуда 5:4 before falling 1:4 to Зволен ХКМ just a day ago. They never got out of second gear until this evening.

Trenčín's run of defeats had stretched to two matches before this win. They lost 3:4 to Банска-Бистрица on September 18th and 2:5 to Жилина three days prior. A 3:5 defeat to Зволен ХКМ on September 8th rounded out their difficult start. The visitors finally dug in to secure something positive.

Three goals in the third period decided the contest. Liptovský Mikuláš scored twice in the final twenty minutes but could not find the equaliser. Trenčín's late strike proved decisive, and the away side held on for all four points on offer.