Tatran LM 3-2 MSK Zilina B: Late Hrabovsky winner settles five-goal Slovak 2. Liga thriller

Tatran LM edged MSK Zilina B 3-2 in a five-goal Slovak 2. Liga thriller on Friday, 30 October 2026, with Tomáš Hrabovský scoring a dramatic late winner. The match swung one way and then the other before Tatran’s second-half pressure finally told in the closing minutes.

Zilina B’s young side showed plenty of ambition and twice led in the first half, but Tatran’s experience and persistence proved decisive. The win gives Tatran an important three points as they look to climb the table and build momentum in a competitive division.

Match overview

MSK Zilina B made a bright start and took the lead in the 9th minute when Adam Bartoš capitalised on a loose ball inside the box and finished calmly. Tatran responded well, equalising in the 23rd minute through Jakub Kováč, who met a left-sided cross with a powerful header.

The visitors regained the lead in the 41st minute when Filip Mráz broke through the middle and slotted past the goalkeeper. Tatran came out with renewed purpose after the break and equalised for a second time in the 67th minute, Martin Šimko finishing from close range after a goalmouth scramble. The hosts continued to push and found the winner in the 89th minute when Hrabovský curled a shot into the far corner.

Key moments

• 9th minute: Bartoš gives Zilina B an early lead after a defensive mix-up.
• 23rd minute: Kováč equalises for Tatran with a strong header.
• 41st minute: Mráz restores Zilina B’s advantage with a composed finish.
• 67th minute: Šimko levels the score after sustained Tatran pressure.
• 89th minute: Hrabovský scores a superb late winner for Tatran LM.

Tactical story

Tatran LM dominated possession for long spells but were vulnerable to Zilina B’s quick counterattacks in the first half. The visitors’ young midfield pressed energetically and found space behind Tatran’s full-backs, which led to both of their goals. At half-time, Tatran adjusted their shape, pushing their wide players higher and asking their central midfielders to close the space in front of the defence.

The change worked. Tatran created a series of chances after the hour and eventually wore down Zilina B’s resistance. The winning goal came from a moment of individual quality, with Hrabovský cutting inside from the left and finding the far corner. Zilina B pushed for a late equaliser but could not find a fourth goal.

Standout players

Hrabovský will take the headlines for his late winner, but Šimko’s equaliser was equally important in shifting the momentum. Kováč also impressed with his aerial threat and link-up play. For Zilina B, Bartoš and Mráz were dangerous throughout, and the young side’s performance suggested they will trouble other teams in the division despite the defeat.

League impact

The result gives Tatran LM a morale-boosting home win and helps them keep pace in the Slovak 2. Liga table. For MSK Zilina B, the loss is a harsh lesson in game management, but their attacking display offered plenty of encouragement. Tatran’s ability to respond twice before finding a late winner showed the kind of resilience that can prove valuable over the course of a long season.