MSK Zilina progressed in the Slovak Cup with a 2-0 home win over Sport Podbrezova on March 19, 2026. The higher-league side asserted their quality at home, scoring twice without reply to book their place in the next round of the competition. Zilina took control early, opening the scoring from a corner kick within the first quarter of an hour. They doubled their lead before halftime with a clinical counter-attack, leaving Podbrezova with a mountain to climb. The second half saw Podbrezova attempt to rally, but Zilina's defense held firm, and the home side also missed a few chances to extend their lead further. The match result was never truly in doubt after the second goal, allowing Zilina to manage the game comfortably. This victory keeps MSK Zilina on track for cup success this season, while Sport Podbrezova's focus now returns entirely to their league campaign. The Zilina manager expressed satisfaction with his team's focus in a knockout match, and the Podbrezova coach acknowledged the gulf in class on the day.