Spisska Nova Ves vs Presov

Presov entered the match on the back of a 2-0 shutout loss to Košice three days earlier, and the pattern repeated. The visitors failed to score in the opening 40 minutes, managing just sporadic chances. Spisska Nova Ves's three-goal burst — two inside four minutes late in the second period — effectively ended the contest before the final frame began. Pisoja's goal at 19' of the second period, a mere four minutes after Kral's strike, was the decisive blow that Presov could not recover from.

Branislav Skalos (Spisska Nova Ves) — 1 goal, 1 assist. The forward opened the scoring in the first period and set up Pisoja's crucial third goal. His two-point night set the tone for the home side's offensive output.

Matej Pisoja (Spisska Nova Ves) — Scored the 3-0 goal at 19' of the second period that effectively killed the game. His finish came at a moment when Presov were still within striking distance at 2-0.

Samuel Vyletelka (Presov) — The Presov goaltender faced heavy pressure throughout and, while he kept the scoreline from ballooning further, was beaten four times on the night. He had impressed in the midweek loss to Košice but could not replicate that performance against a sharper Spisska Nova Ves attack.

Player of the Match: Branislav Skalos — His goal and assist powered the home side's most productive period of the match.

The period-by-period breakdown — 1-0, 2-0, 1-1 — tells the story clearly. Spisska Nova Ves controlled the first 40 minutes, building a 3-0 cushion before Presov found any offensive rhythm. The visitors' lone goal came just 2:01 into the third period, but Palocko's immediate response three minutes later underscored the gap between the sides. Five total goals extended the fixture's reputation for high scoring — 48 of the last 50 meetings between these clubs have gone over 2.5 goals (96%), and 42 of 50 have seen both teams score (84%).

For Spisska Nova Ves, Rapáč's first game on the bench was a textbook start — controlled, efficient and free of defensive lapses for 40 minutes. The club now turns attention to further pre-season fixtures as they build toward the 2026-27 Tipsport Liga campaign.

For Presov, it is back-to-back pre-season losses without a win. After falling 2-0 to Košice on 12 August and now 4-1 to Spisska Nova Ves, Ryan Colville's side have work to do before the regular season begins. The goaltending has been respectable, but Presov have managed just one goal in 120 minutes of pre-season action.

Spisska Nova Ves were sharper, faster and more clinical across the first two periods. Presov offered little resistance until the game was already decided. The scoreline accurately reflected the balance of play — Rapáč's tenure begins with a confidence-building victory, while Colville will need to address his side's offensive struggles before the season opener.