Story Summary
Czech forward Adam Dvořák scored in the 56th minute to decide HK Poprad‘s 3-2 road victory over HK Spišská Nová Ves in the 12th round of the Slovak Extraliga. The result extended Poprad’s winning run to five games in the eastern Slovakia derby.
Key Facts
- HK Poprad won 3-2 away to HK Spišská Nová Ves in the 12th round of the Slovak Extraliga.
- Czech forward Adam Dvořák scored the decisive goal in the 56th minute.
- Poprad recorded their fifth consecutive victory.
- HK Spišská Nová Ves lost at home after winning their previous four home games.
IHM Discussion
This was a tight derby settled late rather than a comfortable road win. Dvořák’s 56th-minute goal gave Poprad the defining moment, while the visitors’ fifth consecutive victory maintained their momentum. For Spišská Nová Ves, the defeat ended a four-game home winning sequence.
Why It Matters
The result carries weight for both sides because it combined a derby victory with a continuation of Poprad’s winning streak. It also showed that Spišská Nová Ves’ recent home form could be broken in a one-goal game.