Podbrezová open season with 2‑0 win over Michalovce

In the opening round of Slovakia’s Niké liga, FK Železiarne Podbrezová defeated MFK Zemplín Michalovce 2–0 at the Zelpo Aréna. Czech forward Radek Šiler opened the scoring in the first half, followed by a second goal from Šimon Faško after returning from injury. Coach Štefan Markulík praised the performance, calling the victory a “good start to the new season” and noting the team’s dominance throughout the match.

The win places Podbrezová at the top of the league table after the first round. Transfer speculation surrounds Šiler, with clubs reportedly offering more than one million euros for the 21‑year‑old striker, though he remains with the club for now. The match was attended by 747 spectators.

Podbrezová’s next fixtures will test whether the early momentum can be sustained, while Michalovce look to regroup after a goalless debut.