Spielzusammenfassung
Skalica besiegte HC 19 Humenne 5:4. Das Spiel fand in der Extraliga 2025 statt. Ergebnis nach Dritteln: P1: 1–2, P2: 2–1, P3: 2–1.
Spielkontext
Round 5 of the Tipsport Liga baráž (promotion/relegation playoff) 2025/26
Top two finishers in the baráž (promotion/relegation playoff) retain their Tipsport Liga status; bottom two are relegated to the first division.
Vorspielanalyse
Skalica Form
Skalica had won their way through the lower-division SHL semifinals to earn a place in the baráž, but lost their first four playoff matches, including a 7-4 hammering by Prešov.
HC 19 Humenne Form
HC 19 Humenné qualified for the baráž by winning their SHL semifinal but mustered only one point from their first four playoff games, sitting bottom of the standings.
Direktvergleich
Humenné won the previous meeting between these sides in round 2 of the current baráž.
Verletzungen & Sperren
- •No confirmed injury or suspension information available.
Spielbericht
Humenné came out the stronger side and led 2-1 after the first period. Peter Linet opened the scoring at 15:00 before Ľuboslav Krajňák doubled the lead three minutes later, with Rastislav Špirko having briefly levelled for Skalica at 8:00. The second period swung back in Skalica's favour: Špirko scored his second at 28:00 and, just sixty seconds later, Lukáš Nemec made it 3-2 to Skalica. Vladimír Šachvorostov replied instantly to level at 29:00, leaving the game poised at 3-3 heading into the final frame. The decisive blow came from Špirko again, who completed his hat-trick at 42:00 to give Skalica their first lead and, ultimately, their first win of the playoff. Roman Jurák added a sharpshooter's seal at 52:00 to make it 5-3. Humenné refused to concede and Filip Vaško pulled one back at 58:00, but it was too little too late as the final whistle sounded 5-4.
Wendepunkt
Špirko's hat-trick goal at 42:00 of the third period gave Skalica the lead for the first time and broke Humenné's resistance after a tightly-contested 3-3 game.
Skalica's breakthrough win moved them to 5 points in the baráž standings, keeping faint survival hopes alive. For Humenné, the defeat left them rooted at the bottom on 4 points. Prešov led with 15 points and Trenčín had 12 after the same number of games.
Skalica vs HC 19 Humenne Direkter Vergleich
Skalica und HC 19 Humenne trafen 14 Mal aufeinander — Skalica gewann 7 Mal, HC 19 Humenne 7 Mal, dazu kamen 0 Unentschieden. Die Rivalität reicht bis 2024 zurück. Insgesamt fielen 80 Tore in diesen Partien, im Schnitt 5.71 pro Spiel (42 für die Heimmannschaft, 38 für die Gäste). Beide Teams trafen in 14 Spielen (100%). In 14 Begegnungen (100%) fielen mehr als 2,5 Tore — ein torreiches Duell. Das torreichste Spiel endete 6–4 im Jahr 2025.
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Skalica
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HC 19 Humenne
Letzte Begegnungen (14)
Spielanalyse AI
Špirko Hat-Trick Ends Skalica's Playoff Drought in Breathless 5-4 Win Over Humenné
HK Skalica claimed their first victory of the Tipsport Liga relegation playoff with a dramatic 5-4 home success against HC 19 Humenné on April 7, 2026, former Slovak international Rastislav Špirko delivering a match-winning hat-trick in front of 1,289 supporters.
A Slow Start — Humenné Take Control
Skalica arrived in this fifth round without a single win in the baráž, their tournament survival chances hanging by a thread. Humenné were in scarcely better shape, but they showed the composure of the two sides as the game unfolded.
Špirko gave the home fans an early lift, netting in the 8th minute to open the scoring, but Humenné hit back decisively. Peter Linet levelled at 15:00 with assists from Lušňák and Žitný, and Ľuboslav Krajňák added a second for the visitors three minutes later to flip the contest on its head. Skalica ended the first period trailing 1-2, their defensive frailties once again on show.
Second-Period Fireworks — Skalica Storm Back
The second stanza produced the most breathtaking hockey of the night. Špirko struck again at 28:00 to draw Skalica level, and within barely a minute, Lukáš Nemec collected a pass from Škápik to make it 3-2 — the hosts' first lead of the night.
Humenné refused to fold. Vladimír Šachvorostov levelled immediately at 29:00 with a solo effort to make it 3-3, and suddenly the game was anyone's. The teams went into the final intermission deadlocked, the result — and potentially the season's fortunes — delicately balanced.
Špirko Completes the Hat-Trick — Skalica Seal It
The third period belonged to Skalica and, above all, to Špirko. The veteran forward completed his hat-trick at 42:00 — assisted by Sačkov and Novajovský — to restore Skalica's lead for good. Roman Jurák extended the advantage to 5-3 at 52:00, converting a chance set up by Kuba and Janík to effectively put the match beyond doubt.
Filip Vaško did pull one back for Humenné at 58:00, but the late consolation only confirmed what the scoreline read: a 5-4 home win for Skalica, their breakthrough moment in a difficult playoff campaign.
What It Means
The victory moved Skalica to 5 points in the four-team baráž standings, still a significant distance behind Trenčín (12 points) and leaders Prešov (15 points), but providing a platform to build on with seven rounds remaining. For Humenné, defeat left them bottom on 4 points, making survival in the top flight increasingly difficult.
The Tipsport Liga baráž format is unforgiving — only the top two sides stay up — meaning both clubs remain in a high-pressure fight with every remaining game critical to their top-flight futures.
Spielerbewertungen
Rastislav Špirko (HK Skalica)
The former Slovak international was the undisputed match-winner with a hat-trick (8', 28', 42'), providing the quality and composure that Skalica had been missing in their opening four playoff losses.
Roman Jurák (HK Skalica)
Scored Skalica's fifth and decisive insurance goal at 52:00, finishing confidently with assists from Kuba and Janík.
Peter Linet (HC 19 Humenné)
Opened the scoring for Humenné and was one of the visitors' more dangerous attackers, combining well with Lušňák and Žitný.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What was the final score of HK Skalica vs HC 19 Humenné on April 7 2026?
HK Skalica defeated HC 19 Humenné 5-4 in round 5 of the Tipsport Liga baráž on April 7, 2026.
Who scored for Skalica vs Humenné?
Skalica's goals were scored by Rastislav Špirko (hat-trick, 8', 28', 42'), Lukáš Nemec (29') and Roman Jurák (52'). Humenné replied through Peter Linet (15'), Ľuboslav Krajňák (18'), Vladimír Šachvorostov (29') and Filip Vaško (58').
Did Skalica come from behind to beat Humenné?
Yes. Skalica fell behind 0-2 in the first period before Špirko's brace and Nemec's goal put them 3-2 ahead. After Humenné levelled at 3-3, Skalica scored twice more in the third period to win 5-4.
What is at stake in the Tipsport Liga baráž 2026?
The top two teams in the six-team round-robin baráž keep their Tipsport Liga (Slovak Extraliga) status, while the bottom two are relegated to the first division.
Who is Rastislav Špirko?
Rastislav Špirko is a former Slovak international ice hockey forward playing for HK Skalica who scored a hat-trick in the 5-4 victory over HC 19 Humenné.
API-Daten: 7. Apr. 2026