Mário Kurák leads Látky to upset over Rimavská Sobota in Slovnaft Cup

The opening round of Slovakia's Slovnaft Cup produced a series of surprising results, with several third‑tier clubs knocked out by teams from lower divisions. Fifth‑tier side Látky defeated third‑tier Rimavská Sobota 3‑1, thanks to a hat‑trick from former league player Mário Kurák, who scored twice from open play and added a header in the final minutes.

Other upsets included Dolný Kubín beating Vavrečka 2‑0 and FC Nitra advancing after a narrow win over a sixth‑tier opponent, highlighted by the debut of former Slovak international Miroslav Stoch. The results underline the Slovnaft Cup's reputation for unpredictable match‑ups and give lower‑division clubs a chance to shine on a national stage.