MŠK Žilina Advances to Slovnaft Cup Semifinals with 3-0 Victory Over AS Trenčín

Žilina secured their place in the semi-finals of the 2025/2026 Slovnaft Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over AS Trenčín on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The match, played at Žilina’s stadium, saw goals from Marko Roginič, Michal Faško (penalty), and Timotej Hranica.

Match Highlights

The home side dominated the first half, establishing a 3-0 lead before halftime. Roginič opened the scoring in the 20th minute, followed by Faško converting a penalty in the 27th minute. Hranica extended Žilina’s advantage just three minutes later, in the 29th minute.

Key Moments

• 20th Minute: Marko Roginič scores for Žilina, making it 1-0.
• 27th Minute: Michal Faško converts a penalty, increasing Žilina’s lead to 2-0.
• 29th Minute: Timotej Hranica scores, extending Žilina’s lead to 3-0.
• 77th Minute: A crucial goal-line clearance by Marek Okál prevented Trenčín from scoring.
• 65th Minute: Lukáš Mikulaj of Trenčín hit the post with a header.

Lineups

MŠK Žilina: Badžgoň – Minárik, Kaša, Okál – Hranica, Káčer (C), Bzdyl, Bari – Faško, Roginič, Iľko

AS Trenčín: Katič – Hussar, Križan (C), Pavek, Skovajsa, Poom, Hájovský, Brandis, Kam, David, Soares

Referee

The match was officiated by Peter Kráľovič, with Milan Štrbo and Matej Zemko serving as assistant referees. Source

Attendance

A total of 1,334 spectators witnessed the match. Source

What’s Next?

MŠK Žilina will now advance to the semi-finals of the Slovnaft Cup, awaiting the result of other quarter-final matches to determine their opponent. Source