Trenčín booked their place in the next round with a straightforward 2-0 victory over Tatran Krasno in the Cup Round of 64 on Tuesday evening. The visitors made no mistake in a match where they controlled proceedings from the opening whistle. Tatran Krasno, who had been unbeaten in their last two outings, found themselves out of sight by half-time.
And here's the thing — the decisive moment came early. Trenčín struck at the 23-minute mark to take the lead, catching the home side flat-footed. Tatran Krasno tried to respond but could not find an equaliser before the interval. The visitors kept their side in it, but the deficit proved too mountainous to climb.
The match turned at the 52-minute mark when a red card saw Tatran Krasno reduced to ten men. To be fair, the visitors had already done enough damage, but the dismissal ended any hopes of a comeback. Trenčín picked up the pace, looking to punish the numerical disadvantage.
At 74 minutes, Trenčín doubled their advantage. The academy graduate marked his first start with a goal, putting the result beyond doubt. Tatran Krasno never got going after the dismissal, having been out of the fight for much of the contest.
The result extends Trenčín's strong recent form, building on their 6-0 victory over Jednota Banova. Tatran Krasno's run of friendlies — including a 4-2 win over TD Druzstvenik Bitarova — could not translate into cup success. The visitors now advance, while the hosts must regroup for their next fixture.
