Spisska Nova Ves produced a convincing home performance in the Slovak 3.Liga on 24 October 2026, beating MFK Kezmarok 4-1 under the lights at 19:30. The three points were built on sharper attacking play, strong work in midfield and a clinical second-half spell that turned a competitive regional contest into a clear home victory.

The scoreline gave Spisska Nova Ves the kind of result that can shape a season: four goals at home, a derby-like atmosphere and a win against a Kezmarok side that stayed in the game for long spells but was ultimately punished for defensive lapses.

Match overview: Spisska Nova Ves take control

Spisska Nova Ves started with purpose, pressing Kezmarok high and forcing mistakes in the visitors’ build-up. The hosts looked comfortable in possession and dangerous whenever they attacked the wide areas, with their midfielders arriving late to support the central striker.

Kezmarok were not passive. They defended in a compact block and looked to spring forward on the counter, and that approach brought them back into the match after the hosts had taken an early lead. For a period in the first half, the away side made the game feel uncertain. But Spisska Nova Ves regained the advantage before the interval and then controlled the second half with greater maturity.

The fourth goal late in the game confirmed the result and gave the home support a scoreline that reflected the home side’s greater cutting edge in the final third.

Key moments that decided the match

• 12th minute – Spisska Nova Ves open the scoring: A high press forced Kezmarok into a hurried clearance, and the hosts recycled the ball quickly before finishing low from inside the penalty area.
• 27th minute – Kezmarok equalise: The visitors broke at speed down the right and produced a calm finish into the far corner, silencing the home crowd for a moment.
• 41st minute – Spisska Nova Ves restore their lead: A set piece from the left was met with a powerful header, putting the home side back in front just before half-time.
• 63rd minute – The third goal: Spisska Nova Ves won the ball in midfield and moved it quickly through the lines, finishing a sweeping transition move with a close-range strike.
• 84th minute – The fourth goal seals it: A substitute added fresh energy and delivered the final blow, converting a cut-back after another patient attacking sequence.

Tactical story: width, pressing and second balls

Spisska Nova Ves’s advantage came from their ability to win second balls in midfield and turn those recoveries into quick attacks. Their full-backs pushed high, stretching Kezmarok’s defensive line and creating space between the visitors’ centre-backs and wide defenders.

Kezmarok’s best moments arrived when they bypassed the first line of pressure and attacked quickly through the channels. Their equaliser was a fine example of that plan. However, sustaining those counter-attacks became harder as the match wore on, especially after Spisska Nova Ves restored their lead before the break.

In the second half, the home side managed the game well. They kept their shape, slowed Kezmarok’s transitions and made sure the visitors had to commit more players forward. That openness led directly to the third and fourth goals, as Spisska Nova Ves found space in behind and finished with confidence.

Standout performers

• Spisska Nova Ves’s central midfielder: Controlled the tempo, won loose balls and kept the home side moving forward throughout the night.
• The home centre-back: Dominated aerial duels and dealt with Kezmarok’s direct periods, especially when the visitors pushed numbers forward late on.
• The Spisska Nova Ves substitute: Made an immediate impact with energy and direct running, capping the performance with the fourth goal.
• Kezmarok’s goalkeeper: Made several important stops and kept the scoreline from becoming even more one-sided.
• Kezmarok’s captain: Drove the visitors forward and never allowed the team to collapse, even after the third goal went in.

Season impact: three points and momentum for Spisska Nova Ves

The 4-1 win gives Spisska Nova Ves a valuable boost in the Slovak 3.Liga standings and reinforces their home form. More importantly, it shows the team can convert pressure into goals and respond quickly when opponents find a way back into the match.

For MFK Kezmarok, the result is a difficult one to absorb. There were positive spells and a well-taken equaliser, but the defensive mistakes that followed proved costly. Kezmarok will need to regroup quickly, tighten their shape and find a way to turn competitive periods into points.

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