Dukla Banska Bystrica secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over MFK Skalica in the Slovak Nike liga on September 13, 2026. In a match that swung back and forth, the home side showed character to recover from a shaky spell and claim all three points at Stadion SNP.

Match Overview

Dukla started the brighter of the two teams and took the lead in just the fifth minute when Adam Brenkus headed home from a corner. Skalica responded well, gradually working their way into the game and equalising in the 25th minute through Tomáš Malec, who finished neatly after a quick counter-attack. The visitors then grew in confidence and created several half-chances, but Dukla regained the lead just after half-time when Martin Rymarenko scored from close range.

Skalica refused to give up and levelled again in the 65th minute through Filip Oršula, whose powerful strike beat the goalkeeper at the near post. With the game seemingly heading for a draw, Dukla pushed forward and found a late winner in the 82nd minute. Jakub Považanec curled a free-kick into the top corner, sending the home crowd into celebration and sealing a valuable three points.

Key Moments

• 5' — Adam Brenkus heads Dukla into an early lead.
• 25' — Tomáš Malec equalises for Skalica on the counter.
• 50' — Martin Rymarenko restores Dukla’s advantage.
• 65' — Filip Oršula makes it 2-2 with a fierce strike.
• 82' — Jakub Považanec scores a stunning free-kick to win it for Dukla.

Tactical Story

Dukla set up in a 4-2-3-1 and looked to dominate possession, but their defensive line was often caught out by Skalica’s direct running. The visitors used a 4-4-2 and focused on hitting space behind the full-backs, which led to both of their goals. Dukla’s midfield struggled to track runners in the second half, but their set-piece delivery proved decisive.

The winning goal came from a well-rehearsed free-kick routine, with Považanec taking full advantage of a slight deflection off the wall. Dukla’s manager made attacking substitutions late on, and the fresh legs helped them maintain pressure. Skalica will feel they deserved at least a point, but defensive lapses at crucial moments cost them dear.

Standout Players

Adam Brenkus was a handful all afternoon, scoring the opener and winning several aerial duels. Jakub Považanec delivered the match-winning moment and controlled the tempo in midfield. For Skalica, Tomáš Malec and Filip Oršula were lively in attack, while goalkeeper Lukáš Hroššo made several important saves to keep his side in the contest.

Season Impact

The win lifts Dukla Banska Bystrica up the Slovak Nike liga table and gives them a morale boost ahead of a tough run of fixtures. MFK Skalica remain in the lower half and will need to tighten up defensively if they are to climb the standings. The three points could prove crucial in the race for a top-half finish.