Everyone applauded them. I didn’t expect it, this is how Slovan builds sympathy, Weiss was looking forward – SME.sk

MÁLINEC. From the hill, from behind the fence or from a tree. Fans of Málinec used all available places to enjoy football.

In a small village in the Poltár district, there was a big holiday for the match The second round of the Slovnaft Cup, the reigning champion Slovan Bratislava arrived there.

Sympathetic opponent, lively environment

The fight had a clear scenario, the favorite defeated the newcomer in the fourth league SsFZ high 7: 0. It was interesting that the fans of the applause applauded not only their pet, but also the player of the opponent. They shouted: Slavs, go ahead!

“I did not expect such a visit. I’m glad people came and thank you for that. We need to play matches in villages and small towns. This is how Slovan builds sympathy, “said Slovan coach Vladimír Weiss after the meeting.

Hetrik was the English winger Andre Green, other goals were scored by Adler Da Silva, Dejan Dražič, Alen Mustafič and Martin Hubert.

“It simply came to our notice then. The result is what it is, but today it was something else. We played with a nice opponent in a lively environment. The home team tried and congratulations on advancing to the fourth league. I wish them good luck, “added coach Slovana.

According to Weiss, the match had a cup charge and his charges could win with a higher difference.

“I told the players to enter with humility. To play to the touch, two and appreciated that people come to watch them. It was a beautiful environment and I am glad that we were able to play here, “he said.

Križan: This is the charm of the Slovnaft Cup

The fight had a specific charge for Richard Križan. He took the first steps in the nearby village of Plášťovce.

“I know what it means for the guys from the village to play against a fortunaligist. We are glad that we gave them such a chance. This is the charm of the Slovnaft Cup. In the end, we were applauded by the opponent’s fans, which speaks for itself. We gained new fans, which is only good, “said Križan after the match.

According to him, the meeting was played at a training pace. “The goal was to score goals in the half so that we could take turns, because we have a challenging program ahead of us.

I am glad that we have fulfilled the task. In the end, the home team were able to score an honorable goal, but unfortunately they did not succeed, “he added.

After the meeting, the children took pictures with Slovana players directly on the playground. The greatest interest was in David Hrnčár.

“I was really looking forward to this match. I knew there would be a home village atmosphere, which was confirmed. A lot of people came, which I enjoyed. It was something amazing, not even so many people come to the Fortuna league sometimes, “said Hrnčár after the match, who cpraised the lawn. He is in excellent condition in Málinec.

In the next round, Slovan Bratislava will challenge the opponent from the third league. The master will visit Kováčová again in central Slovakia.

“We walk around Slovakia and gain fans from all sides. Slovan is the largest and most successful Slovak club. We therefore need everyone to support us in the league, but especially in the cup Europe, “he added.

Although the final score clearly speaks in favor of Slovan, the goal did not fall in the first thirty minutes. Outsider was held by the keeper.

“It was a huge holiday for everyone in the village. Now we don’t realize who we played against, but in 30 years we will tell our grandchildren about it, “said Radoslav Janštvo, who has been holding for Málinec all his life.

After beautiful interventions, people chanted his name.

“It was a beautiful feeling. I really enjoyed it. It doesn’t matter the result, it is a lifelong experience for us, “he added.

Budget as a player’s salary

The team was captained by 42-year-old Ján Melich. During his career, he played in the second league for FK Žiar nad Hronom and presented himself in the semifinals of the Slovak Cup against Ružomberok. However, the match against the Slavs was the biggest in his career.

“I have never experienced anything like it. Not everyone will be able to play for their own village against Slovan Bratislava. It was not just a holiday for the village, but for the whole district, “said Melich.

Despite his heavy loss, he was proud of his team. “We go to work, they are professionals. They are in better shape, which had to show.

However, we did not play against the team from the side village, but against the multiple champion of Slovakia and the champion of the Cup Winners’ Cup. The monthly salary of one player is the same as the budget of our entire club for the year, “he compared.

Málinec ran into a duel with a fortunaligist in new jerseys. “Baptism would deserve a better result. However, as far as the scenery and everything around it is concerned, the one who invested in them had to be satisfied, “joked home coach Peter Turic.

Mayor: I am extremely proud

He was especially happy about the first thirty minutes of the duel. “It is important not to get a quick goal in every match. Even though he was hanging in the balance, we managed to get into the game. We tried to keep it as long as possible, but a quality opponent finally broke us, “he added.

The mayor of the village with 1,500 inhabitants, Igor Lacko, did not hide his enthusiasm after the match. He indicated that he would prepare a reward for the players.

“Hats off before they reach. I am extremely proud of them. Thirty minutes of not getting a goal against an opponent who plays European cups and is the champion of Slovakia, it deserves recognition.

For some, 0: 7 is a debacle, for me an acceptable loss. It is necessary to realize who was in Málinec today and will not be for a long time. It was a reward for honest work, “said Igor Lacko, who was also pleased with how the match was handled from the organizational point of view.

“Thanks are due to all the people who have contributed in any way so that we can welcome the Slavs. I will be immodest, but we managed it at a high level, “he concluded.