Sigma Olomouc vs Ružomberok

The first 45 minutes passed without a goal as both sides used the fixture to build match sharpness early in pre-season. Sigma Olomouc fielded a largely first-choice XI in the opening period — goalkeeper Matěj Stoppen behind a back four of Denis Lurvink, Jakub Spáčil, Jiří Sejk and Antonín Růsek, with Jan Grgič, Jáchym Hadaš, Adam Tkáč, Jan Mikulenka, Lukáš Janošek and Mojmír Ghali ahead of them.

Ružomberok started with Dominik Húska in goal, a defensive line of Martin Luterán, Michael Köstl, Mario Mojžiš and Matúš Franzotti, and a midfield-engine of Samuel Hranoš, Adam Buchvaldek, Richard Murgaš and Denis Chobot supporting strikers Roman Koubek and Peter Hladík.

Olomouc made nine substitutions at half-time, introducing an entirely new outfield XI. Berka replaced Stoppen in goal, while Dolžnikov, Sylla, Král, Jezierski, Zahradníček, Fiala, Šíp and Yasser joined the fray. Krivak, who had also entered at the break, scored the decisive goal in the 58th minute.

Ružomberok sent on Halada, Selecký, Doroš, Oravec, P. Jevoš, Huňa, Hrmo, Kelemen, Jackuliak and Boďa from the bench at various stages but could not find an equaliser.

Krivak's 58th-minute finish was the match's defining moment. The Croatian forward, introduced at half-time along with nine other substitutes, capitalised on Sigma's territorial pressure to break the deadlock. Ružomberok had no answer after falling behind, managing no response before the final whistle.

Filip Krivak (Sigma Olomouc) — The Croatian attacker scored the game's only goal, justifying the tactical reshuffle at half-time as the key contributor.

Dominik Húska (Ružomberok) — The Ružomberok goalkeeper kept Sigma at bay in the first half with several saves, though the clean sheet was ultimately lost.

Sigma Olomouc second-half XI — The wholesale changes at the break did not disrupt Sigma's rhythm; the new unit created the goal and saw out the win without conceding.

The match was a tight pre-season affair with few clear-cut chances. No cards were issued across the 90 minutes, reflecting the friendly nature of the contest. The 1-0 scoreline — Sigma's second-half dominance producing the only goal — is typical of early pre-season friendlies where fitness build-up takes priority over expansive play.

Attendance was 390 spectators at the Hutisko-Solanec venue.

For Sigma Olomouc, this is a solid start to their 2026-27 pre-season campaign. The Czech side will take confidence from keeping a clean sheet and rotating their squad effectively. Ružomberok, who have now lost their second pre-season friendly — having beaten OFK Dynamo Malženice 1-0 on 24 June — will look to sharpen their attacking edge before the Slovak league season gets underway.

Both sides are at early stages of pre-season fitness work, with their respective league campaigns still several weeks away.

A typical pre-season friendly decided by a single moment of quality. Sigma Olomouc's deeper squad rotation showed in the second half, and Krivak took his chance when it came. Ružomberok will want more attacking incision in their remaining friendlies.