6 April 2026 at 14:00
Match Summary
Slovan Bratislava defeated Kosice 3:2. The match was played in Extraliga 2025. Goals were scored by R. Dmowski 5′, D. Kohut 7′, R. Dmowski 19′, P. Lamper 8′, M. Bakos 17′. League standings: Slovan Bratislava #2, Kosice #3. Score by period: P1: 1–0, P2: 1–1, P3: 1–1.
Match Context
Game 2 of the semifinal series
Tipsport Liga 2025/26 semifinal playoff — best-of-seven series. Slovan needed a win after losing Game 1 to Kosice in overtime.
Pre-Match Analysis
Slovan Bratislava Form
Slovan were regular-season contenders but had struggled on home ice against Kosice, not beating their rivals in Bratislava since January 2023 — a nine-game drought.
Kosice Form
Kosice entered on the back of a Game 1 overtime win, riding high confidence into their rivals' arena.
Head to Head
Kosice had dominated Slovan on Bratislava ice across nine consecutive meetings. The series moved to Bratislava for Games 1 and 2 before shifting east to Kosice.
Match Report
Slovan Bratislava took control with an early strike in Game 2 when Ryan Dmowski fired home in the 5th minute of the first period, assisted by Turner Elson and Ondrej Turan. The home side survived two minor penalties in the opening frame to carry the 1-0 lead into the first intermission. Kosice drew level early in the second period when David Kohut converted at 7:00, set up by R. Deyl and E. Sedivy. The momentum shifted decisively late in the second period when Kosice were penalised for too many men on the ice. Dmowski struck again on the power play at 19:00 of the second period, assisted by L. Pecararo and R. O'Connor, restoring Slovan's advantage heading into the third at 2-1. Patrik Lamper levelled for Kosice in the 8th minute of the third period, assisted by M. Havrila and P. Rogon, making it 2-2 and setting up a tense finish. With three minutes left, Martin Bakos sealed the win for Slovan at 57:00, finishing off a play involving Samuel Takac and T. Marcinko to make it 3-2. The decisive goal ended a nine-game home winless run against Kosice.
Turning Point
Ryan Dmowski's power-play goal at 19:00 of the second period, converting a Kosice too-many-men penalty just seconds before the intermission, swung the match decisively in Slovan's favour.
The win levels the semifinal series at 1-1 and shifts the series to Kosice for Games 3 and 4. Slovan broke a psychologically damaging home drought against their rivals dating back to January 2023, while Kosice must now defend home ice to stay in control of the tie.
Match Events
Key match events between Slovan Bratislava and Kosice — 5 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
O. Turan
Cross-checking
Tripping
E. Sedivy
Interference
Too many men on the ice
R. O'Connor
High sticking
P. Rogon
Hooking
T. Marcinko
Slovan Bratislava vs Kosice Head to Head Results
Slovan Bratislava and Kosice have met 82 times — Slovan Bratislava won 41, Kosice won 41, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2008. A combined 431 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.26 per match (214 for the home side, 217 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 70 matches (85%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 75 games (91%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–5 in 2024.
41
Slovan Bratislava
0
Drawn
41
Kosice
Recent Meetings (82)
Standings
Slovan Bratislava sit #2 and Kosice are #3 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
Dmowski Double Fires Slovan Back Level as Bratislava End Nine-Game Home Drought Against Kosice
Slovan Bratislava fought back from a tied game to beat Kosice 3-2 in Game 2 of the Tipsport Liga semifinal play-off at TIPOS aréna Bratislava on 6 April 2026 at 14:00, levelling the best-of-seven series at 1-1 after Kosice had taken the lead with an overtime win in the opener the previous day.
First Period — Slovan Strike Early
Ryan Dmowski gave the home side a dream start in the 5th minute, converting a sharp passage of play built by Turner Elson and Ondrej Turan. Slovan rode that lead despite penalty trouble — Acolatse was penalised for cross-checking one minute later, followed by Zelenak for tripping in the 13th — but stout defence ensured the 1-0 lead survived to the first intermission.
Second Period — Kohut Levels, Dmowski Strikes on the Power Play
Kosice wasted little time finding an equaliser in the second period: David Kohut restored parity in the 7th minute on a fine finish from setups by Deyl and Sedivy. The deadlock held until a critical moment arrived late in the period. Kosice were caught with too many men on the ice in the 19th minute, and Slovan pounced immediately — Dmowski converted the power play, fed by Pecararo and O'Connor, to send the teams to the dressing room with the hosts leading 2-1. The power-play goal was scored with just seconds remaining in the period and changed the complexion of the match entirely.
Third Period — Lamper Equalises, Bakos Has the Final Word
Kosice responded with immediate pressure in the third period. Patrik Lamper brought his side level in the 8th minute of the final frame, finishing neatly off assists from Havrila and Rogon to make it 2-2. With the game delicately balanced, Martin Bakos produced the winning moment in the 17th minute. Samuel Takac's shot deflected off a Kosice defender and Bakos was on hand to finish for 3-2, sparking scenes of relief and celebration at the packed TIPOS aréna.
What It Means
The result draws the semifinal level at 1-1, with the series now heading east to Kosice for Games 3 and 4. The psychological significance is considerable — Slovan broke a nine-game home winless run against their arch-rivals, with their previous Bratislava victory over Kosice dating back to January 2023. Kosice, who led the series after an overtime triumph in Game 1, must now protect home advantage to stay in control of the tie. With both teams having shown the ability to win and come from behind, the rivalry promises a compelling continuation at Steel Arena in the days ahead.
Player Ratings
Ryan Dmowski (Slovan Bratislava)
Two-goal performance — opened scoring in the 5th minute and added a crucial power-play goal at the end of the second period to put Slovan back ahead. The brace was the decisive factor in the result.
Martin Bakos (Slovan Bratislava)
Scored the winning goal in the 57th minute to seal the 3-2 victory and end Slovan's nine-game home losing run against Kosice. Benefited from excellent work by Takac and Marcinko.
Patrik Lamper (Kosice)
Equalised for Kosice in the 48th minute to make it 2-2 despite already serving a penalty in the same period. Showed individual quality but ultimately on the losing side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Slovan Bratislava vs Kosice in Game 2?
Slovan Bratislava won 3-2 against Kosice in Game 2 of the Tipsport Liga semifinal on April 6, 2026.
Who scored for Slovan Bratislava against Kosice?
Ryan Dmowski scored twice (5th minute and power-play goal at 19th minute of second period) and Martin Bakos added the winner in the 57th minute.
Who scored for Kosice in Game 2 against Slovan?
David Kohut scored in the 7th minute of the second period and Patrik Lamper equalised in the 8th minute of the third period.
What is the series standing after Game 2?
The series is level at 1-1. Kosice won Game 1 in overtime; Slovan won Game 2 by 3-2 at home. The series moved to Kosice for Games 3 and 4.
What was the significance of Slovan Bratislava winning Game 2?
Slovan ended a nine-game home losing streak against Kosice dating back to January 2023 and levelled the playoff series heading to Kosice.
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