Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Púchov (3rd, 70 pts) held a 28-point advantage over Baník Horná Nitra (15th, 42 pts). Recent form flatters Baník Horná Nitra's table spot — 8th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 15th. In league terms the two rates read 1.69/0.78 for Púchov and 1.28/1.72 for Baník Horná Nitra (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.43.
The venue was Mestský štadión in Púchov, with room for 6,000 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 2-1 full-time score.


