MŠK Žilina B beat FK Pohronie 2-1 in the 2. Liga, with Michal Pekelsky's late goal settling a contest that had been level for 17 minutes. Marcus Traore's early opener was cancelled out by Alex Dovicak before Pekelsky struck with eight minutes left.
The home side took the lead in the 19th minute when Marcus Traore finished from Michal Škvarka's assist. Pohronie, who ended with 59% possession, equalised through Alex Dovicak in the 65th minute, but Žilina B responded and Pekelsky's 82nd-minute goal proved decisive. Škvarka was booked in the 64th minute.
Despite having only 41% of the ball, Žilina B were more clinical, registering six shots on target to Pohronie's three. Pohronie won more corners and had more possession, but could not match the home side's finishing. Pekelsky's winner was the standout moment in a match where the hosts took their chances.
