MFK Skalica continued their impressive Czech Tipsport Cup run with a 2-1 victory over FC ViOn Zlate Moravce-Vrable on January 17, 2026. This result sent the Slovak club into the latter stages of the competition, building on their earlier giant-killing act. Skalica took the lead in the first half through a well-worked team move, but ViOn equalized early in the second period from a set-piece. The match winner was a moment of individual brilliance, a long-range strike from Skalica's midfielder that flew into the top corner with fifteen minutes remaining. The game was evenly matched and competitive throughout, with both teams having chances to win it. Skalica's ability to score spectacular goals at crucial moments proved to be the difference once again. The Skalica coach praised his team's growing belief and team spirit, while the ViOn manager was frustrated to lose to a single moment of quality. Skalica's starting lineup showed few changes, with the team high on confidence following their previous cup exploits.