AS Trenčín vs. FC Spartak Trnava – Match Report | Niké Liga 2025/26
Date: August 3, 2025
Venue: Štadión Sihoť, Trenčín
Competition: Niké Liga – Matchday 2
Final Score: AS Trenčín 1–2 FC Spartak Trnava
Spartak Trnava Edge AS Trenčín in Late Drama to Maintain Winning Start
FC Spartak Trnava continued their strong start to the 2025/26 Niké Liga season with a hard-fought 2–1 away victory over AS Trenčín at the Štadión Sihoť on Sunday afternoon.
After a confident 3–0 win in their season opener, Michal Ščasný’s men showed resilience and late-game determination to grab all three points in Trenčín, keeping momentum alive both domestically and in Europe.
Match Summary
The home side, AS Trenčín, opened the scoring in the 22nd minute through winger Filip Bainović, who curled in a brilliant effort from the edge of the box after a quick counterattack. Spartak Trnava responded well, increasing pressure and dominating possession as the first half progressed.
The equalizer came just before the break in the 44th minute, when new Georgian signing Giorgi Moistsrapishvili fired home from close range following a well-worked corner routine.
The second half saw both teams create chances, but it was Spartak who looked more organized and threatening. After several substitutions and a shift in formation by Ščasný, the breakthrough finally arrived in the 84th minute when Hilary Gong sprinted past two defenders and set up Erik Daniel, who calmly slotted the ball past Trenčín’s goalkeeper for the match-winner.
Key Performances
- Giorgi Moistsrapishvili – A constant menace in midfield and attack, the Georgian scored one and helped link the build-up throughout the game.
- Hilary Gong – Came off the bench to assist the winning goal with electrifying pace and intelligent movement.
- Patrick Nwadike – Showed composure and defensive solidity under pressure, especially late in the second half.
Match Stats
| Statistic | Trenčín | Spartak Trnava |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Shots (on target) | 8 (3) | 11 (5) |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Fouls | 12 | 10 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
What This Means
The result sees Spartak Trnava move to 6 points from 2 matches, positioning them among the early leaders in the Niké Liga. AS Trenčín, meanwhile, will look to regroup after back-to-back narrow losses in the opening two rounds.
With this win, Spartak also builds confidence ahead of their upcoming UEFA Conference League qualifying second leg, where they currently lead Hibernians 5–1 on aggregate.
Post-Match Reaction
Michal Ščasný (Spartak Trnava manager):
“It was a tough game, but we stayed calm and trusted our attacking quality. I’m proud of how the players fought back after conceding early.”
Filip Bainović (AS Trenčín):
“We played well in stretches, but mistakes cost us. We’ll learn and move forward.”
What’s Next?
- FC Spartak Trnava: Face Hibernians FC on August 8 in the return leg of the UEFA Conference League 2nd qualifying round.
- AS Trenčín: Travel to face Dukla Banská Bystrica on Matchday 3 of the Niké Liga.
