The footballers of MFK Zemplín Michalovce won over FC Košice 3:2 in Saturday’s match of the 11th round of the Nike League. It is their first league victory after four games, or after three losses in a row. They have 10 points, Košice have two more.
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The home team took the lead already in the 4th minute, when Marcin beat goalkeeper Šípoš twice. In the 36th minute, the guests curiously equalized when the home goalkeeper Sahihovič did not catch Bahi’s pass – 1:1. After an hour of play, Miljanič made his mark, sending the guests into the lead – 2:1 with the first goal in the Slovak league.
However, the Michalovans performed an exemplary turnaround when Danko beat Šípoš with a long-range shot and Volanakis finished the offensive action at 3:2 in the 73rd minute.
Post-match votes:
Anton Šoltis, coach of MFK Zemplín Michalovce: “It was a high-quality match, although on a difficult field. We saw a high-quality meeting, it was played up and down. It was full of twists and turns and emotions. We wanted to win very much, the desire was great. The beginning of the second half did not catch us in an optimal mood, we were losing The opponent took the lead and had another 100 percent chance. When we equalized at 2:2, I believed that luck would favor us and the players would start to believe in each other, especially we didn’t believe in the first half. It’s our first home win in five months and I believe it will kick us up.”
Roman Skuhravý, coach of FC Košice: “As a fan, I would enjoy such matches every week. He had everything – emotions and also quality. Football is played for goals, the home team scored more of them. The goals conceded were related to what we have been dealing with for a long time. At the beginning of the second half, we played We took the lead very well and deservedly. We had other situations that we should have solved better. I didn’t like both of their subsequent goals we’re not in a position to play three games in seven days. Congratulations to the home team, we’re moving on.”
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MFK Zemplín Michalovce Triumphs Over FC Košice in a Thrilling 3:2 Encounter
Ah, what a glorious Saturday for MFK Zemplín Michalovce! They pulled off a delightful win against FC Košice, wrapping up the match at a nail-biting 3:2. To put it into perspective, this was their first taste of victory after a three-game losing streak. Talk about a comeback! It’s like watching your elderly uncle finally land a wheelbarrow race at the family BBQ after three years of practice—sure, it hasn’t been pretty, but by Jove, it’s heartwarming!
The Match Breakdown
It all kicked off rather quickly, as Michalovce took the lead in the 4th minute thanks to Marcin, who apparently decided the early bird really does catch the worm—or in this case, the goalkeeper Šípoš, twice. Talk about ruffling some feathers!
But hold on to your hats! The guests from Košice managed to level the playing field in a rather comical fashion. In the 36th minute, Sahihovič, the Michalovce goalie, misjudged Bahi’s pass and switched from the ‘safe hands’ mode to ‘oops, my bad’ mode. Cue the equalizer: 1:1. That’s football, folks; one moment, you’re a hero, and the next, you’re the punchline.
Then came a real twist in the second half! Miljanič decided it was his time to shine, scoring a sensational goal and putting Košice ahead 2:1. You could almost hear the cheers echoing through the away section—until, of course, they remembered they weren’t at a karaoke club.
The Michalovce Comeback
But wait—did someone order a comeback? The Michalovans weren’t ready to pack it in just yet. In the 71st minute, Danko unleashed a screamer of a long-range shot, leveling the score again—2:2! The home crowd erupted like popcorn in a microwave, and you could practically feel the momentum change. And before you could say “full-time whistle,” Volanakis struck the killer blow in the 73rd minute, sealing the game at 3:2. It’s like they were channeling their inner Rocky Balboa, taking punch after punch and then delivering a knockout.
Coaches’ Corner
After this rollercoaster of emotions, we heard from the coaches—like two wise old owls trying to make sense of a particularly chaotic night in the forest of football.
Anton Šoltis, coach of MFK Zemplín Michalovce:
“It was a high-quality match, although on a difficult field. We saw a high-quality meeting, it was played up and down. It was full of twists and turns and emotions. We wanted to win very much, the desire was great. The beginning of the second half did not catch us in an optimal mood, we were losing. When we equalized at 2:2, I believed that luck would favor us… It’s our first home win in five months, and I believe it will kick us up.”
Roman Skuhravý, coach of FC Košice:
“As a fan, I would enjoy such matches every week. He had everything – emotions and also quality. Football is played for goals, the home team scored more of them… Congratulations to the home team, we’re moving on.”
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So, there you have it—a classic clash filled with drama, laughter, and enough twists to put any rollercoaster to shame. Don’t forget, football is not just a game; it’s a more socially acceptable reason for grown-ups to yell at a bunch of sweaty men chasing a ball. Until next time!
