Gabcikovo win five-goal thriller against Trencin B

TJ OFC Gabčíkovo came out on top in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Trencin B in the Slovak 3.Liga on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The home side raced into a two-goal lead, survived a determined comeback from the visitors, and found a late winner to take all three points in a match that swung back and forth.

Gabcikovo started brightly and were rewarded in the 8th minute when a well-worked move down the left ended with a low finish into the far corner. The home side doubled their advantage in the 31st minute, punishing Trencin B after a turnover in midfield. A quick pass split the defense, and the forward rounded the goalkeeper before sliding the ball into the net. At 2-0, the game looked to be slipping away from the visitors.

Key moments in the comeback and late winner

Trencin B responded strongly after half-time and pulled one back in the 49th minute through a header from a corner. The reserve side grew in confidence and equalized in the 72nd minute after a neat exchange on the edge of the box created space for a composed finish. With the momentum seemingly with Trencin B, Gabcikovo found a decisive response in the 88th minute when a cross from the right was turned in at the back post.

• 8' — Gabcikovo take an early lead.
• 31' — The hosts make it 2-0.
• 49' — Trencin B reduce the deficit.
• 72' — Trencin B equalize at 2-2.
• 88' — Gabcikovo score the winner.

Tactical story: early control and a second-half response

Gabcikovo’s first-half performance was built on pressing high and attacking quickly through the channels. Their two-goal lead was deserved, but the game changed after the break when Trencin B pushed more players forward and began to win the midfield battle. The visitors’ set-piece goal gave them belief, and their equalizer came from exactly the kind of quick combination play that Gabcikovo had struggled to contain.

The home side’s response was impressive. Rather than settling for a draw, they regained their composure and continued to attack. The winning goal came from a wide delivery, an area where Gabcikovo had enjoyed success throughout the match. It was a fitting end to a contest that never lacked intensity.

Standout performers and league impact

Gabcikovo’s attacking players deserve credit for their movement and link-up play, while the midfielder who drove the team forward in the closing stages showed real leadership. Trencin B can take encouragement from their second-half comeback, with their set-piece threat and young players’ energy standing out.

The three points are important for Gabcikovo in the Slovak 3.Liga table, keeping them competitive in a tightly contested division. For Trencin B, the late defeat is a harsh lesson in game management, but the performance suggested they can cause problems for opponents when they play with tempo. The result adds another memorable chapter to what is already a competitive season.