27 March 2026 at 16:30
Match Summary
Dukla Trencin defeated HC 19 Humenne 3:2. The match was played in Extraliga 2025. Goals were scored by P. Varone 8′, J. Bellerive 4′, J. Siska 8′, L. Toma 15′, P. Lusnak 4′. League standings: Dukla Trencin #11. Score by period: P1: 1–0, P2: 2–1, P3: 0–1.
Match Context
Baraz (Playoff) Round 1, Game 1 - Tipsport Liga 2025/26
First game of the playoff (baraz) for promotion/survival in the Tipsport Liga. Two of the four competing teams would earn spots in the top flight.
Pre-Match Analysis
Dukla Trencin Form
Dukla Trencin qualified for the playoff as one of the top contenders, boasting a skilled forward group led by experienced players like P. Varone.
HC 19 Humenne Form
HC 19 Humenne entered the playoff as underdogs, relying on the chemistry between J. Linet, L. Toma, and P. Lusnak.
Head to Head
Both clubs met in the Tipsport Liga baraz series during this campaign. Trencin won Game 1 at home 3-2.
Injuries & Suspensions
- •No confirmed injury or suspension data available for this match.
Match Report
Dukla Trencin dominated proceedings from the opening whistle. P. Varone opened the scoring in the 8th minute of the first period, capitalising on assists from J. Descheneau and A. Hatala to give the home side a 1-0 lead. Trencin carried that advantage into the second period and doubled it quickly: J. Bellerive finished off a Varone-Bukarts combination just four minutes in to make it 2-0. The home side was not done — just four minutes later in the 8th minute of the second period, J. Siska netted a third, assisted by J. Bezuch and A. Drgon, effectively silencing any Humenne comeback hopes at 3-0. Humenne finally got on the board in the 15th minute of the second period through L. Toma, set up by J. Linet and P. Lusnak, trimming the deficit to 3-1. Carrying that momentum into the third period, P. Lusnak struck in the 4th minute to make it 3-2, assisted by Linet and Toma. Despite sustained Humenne pressure in the closing stages, Trencin held firm to seal a 3-2 victory and take a 1-0 series lead.
Turning Point
J. Siska scoring the third goal at 8:00 of the second period to make it 3-0 proved decisive. That cushion allowed Trencin to absorb Humenne's comeback and still win comfortably.
The win gave Dukla Trencin a significant early advantage in the playoff series. Going up 1-0 on home ice is crucial in a short playoff format where every game counts toward league survival.
Match Events
Key match events between Dukla Trencin and HC 19 Humenne — 5 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
A. Hatala
R. Bukarts
A. Drgon
P. Lusnak
L. Toma
Dukla Trencin vs HC 19 Humenne Head to Head Results
Dukla Trencin and HC 19 Humenne have met 7 times — Dukla Trencin won 5, HC 19 Humenne won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2023. Dukla Trencin leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 7 meetings. A combined 45 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.43 per match (31 for the home side, 14 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (86%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–7 in 2026.
5
Dukla Trencin
0
Drawn
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HC 19 Humenne
Recent Meetings (7)
Standings
Dukla Trencin sit #11 and HC 19 Humenne are — in the Extraliga table heading into this match.
Tipsport liga - Regular Season
| # | GP | Won | Lost | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 31 | 11 | 112 | |
| 54 | 26 | 13 | 102 | |
| 54 | 29 | 14 | 101 | |
| 54 | 25 | 17 | 93 | |
| 54 | 20 | 18 | 86 | |
| 54 | 23 | 22 | 83 | |
| 54 | 21 | 23 | 78 | |
| 54 | 18 | 22 | 74 | |
| 54 | 15 | 23 | 72 | |
| 54 | 19 | 24 | 72 | |
| 54 | 15 | 26 | 61 | |
12Presov | 54 | 9 | 38 | 38 |
Match Analysis AI
Dukla Trencin Hold Off Late Humenne Rally to Win Game 1, 3-2
Dukla Trencin claimed a crucial first-leg advantage in the Tipsport Liga playoff, defeating HC 19 Humenne 3-2 on home ice on March 27, 2026. The home side looked to be cruising to a comfortable victory after racing into a 3-0 lead, but a determined Humenne side made it a nervy finish before Trencin closed out the win.
A Dominant First Two Periods
Trencin set the tone early. P. Varone broke the deadlock in the 8th minute of the first period, converting after smart work from J. Descheneau and A. Hatala to give the hosts a 1-0 edge at the first break.
The second period brought more of the same. J. Bellerive extended the lead just four minutes in, finishing off a swift Varone-Bukarts combination to make it 2-0. Trencin kept their foot on the gas: eight minutes into the period, J. Siska fired home a third — assisted by J. Bezuch and A. Drgon — to put the game seemingly beyond reach at 3-0.
Humenne Stage Late Comeback
Humenne refused to fold. L. Toma pulled one back for the visitors in the 15th minute of the second period, with J. Linet and P. Lusnak combining to set him up. Suddenly, heading into the third period, there was life in the visitors.
P. Lusnak then struck early in the third — the 4th minute — assisted by Linet and Toma, to make it 3-2. Humenne spent the remainder of the period pressing for an equaliser that would have levelled the series on the road, but Trencin's defence and goaltending held firm to secure the 3-2 victory.
What It Means
Game 1 goes to Dukla Trencin, who will be pleased with the result despite conceding two late goals. A home win in Game 1 of the baraz is a significant step toward securing their Tipsport Liga status for another season.
For HC 19 Humenne, the comeback showed character — but they will need a full 60-minute performance to take points as the series shifts. The two-goal deficit they surrendered in the middle period was too steep to overcome on this occasion, and they face an uphill task going forward in the series.
Both sides will regroup knowing the series is far from over.
Player Ratings
P. Varone (Dukla Trencin)
Opened the scoring with a first-period goal and added a key assist on Bellerive's second-period goal. His direct involvement in two of the three Trencin goals made him the match's standout performer.
J. Linet (HC 19 Humenne)
Picked up two assists on Humenne's two goals, helping engineer the late comeback attempt that nearly levelled the match.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Dukla Trencin vs HC 19 Humenne on March 27, 2026?
Dukla Trencin won 3-2 over HC 19 Humenne in Game 1 of the Tipsport Liga playoff on March 27, 2026.
Who scored for Dukla Trencin vs HC 19 Humenne on March 27 2026?
Dukla Trencin's goals were scored by P. Varone (8th minute, P1), J. Bellerive (4th minute, P2), and J. Siska (8th minute, P2). HC 19 Humenne replied through L. Toma (15th minute, P2) and P. Lusnak (4th minute, P3).
What playoff round was the Dukla Trencin vs HC 19 Humenne match on March 27, 2026?
It was Game 1 of the Tipsport Liga baraz (playoff) for league promotion/survival in the 2025/26 season.
Did HC 19 Humenne come back against Dukla Trencin?
Yes — Humenne trailed 0-3 before scoring twice (via Toma and Lusnak) to make it 2-3, but they could not find the equaliser and Trencin held on for the 3-2 win.
API data: 18 Apr 2026