Slovakia national futsal team defeats Estonia 4-1 in World Cup qualifier

The Slovak national futsal team secured a 4-1 victory against Estonia in their opening match of the 2028 World Cup qualification main round. Playing at the ŠH Arene in Lučenec, Slovakia established an early lead, scoring three goals within the first five minutes.

Patrik Zaťovič opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, followed by a header from Matúš Ševčík. Captain Tomáš Drahovský scored twice, including a volley and a shot in the 17th minute, to bring the score to 4-0 before the break. Estonia managed a single goal through Edwin Stüf before halftime.

In the second half, the Slovak team controlled the tempo but did not increase the score margin. Head coach Richard Bačo expressed satisfaction with the team's efficiency in the first half and their ability to manage nerves. Slovakia's next qualification match is scheduled against Ukraine on November 10 in Bratislava.