NK Publikum Celje pulled off a significant away victory, defeating Banik Ostrava 0-2 in the UEFA Europa Conference League playoffs on August 29, 2025. The Slovenian side delivered a mature and disciplined performance to stun the Czech hosts at the Městský stadion. In a tense first leg, Celje's game plan was executed perfectly, as they absorbed Ostrava's pressure and struck with lethal efficiency on the counter-attack. They scored a goal in each half to take a firm grip on the tie. The clean sheet is as valuable as the two away goals, leaving Banik Ostrava with a mountain to climb in the second leg in Slovenia. This result marks a major European achievement for Celje and puts them on the cusp of the group stage.