FC Košice Reach Slovak Cup Final After Extra-Time Victory Over Prešov
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At a glance
- FC Košice advanced to the final of the Slovnaft Cup on April 15, 2026, after defeating 1.
- The fixture, known as the Východniarske derby, required extra time to determine the winner after the teams remained tied through regulation play.
- According to reports from FC Košice, the deadlock was broken during the extra-time period by Dimun, whose goal secured the team's progression to the final.
FC Košice advanced to the final of the Slovnaft Cup on April 15, 2026, after defeating 1. FC Tatran Prešov in a semifinal second-leg match.
The fixture, known as the Východniarske derby, required extra time to determine the winner after the teams remained tied through regulation play.
The match began at 16:00 UTC on April 15, 2026. According to reports from FC Košice, the deadlock was broken during the extra-time period by Dimun, whose goal secured the team’s progression to the final.
Following the victory, the club announced their achievement, stating, Sme vo finále! O postupe rozhodol v predlžení Dimun!
The result confirms FC Košice as a finalist in the 2025/2026 Slovak Cup, where they will now compete for the tournament title.