On May 5, 2018, Spartak Trnava faced DAC Dunajská Streda in a Slovak Super Liga match at the Anton Malatinský Stadium in Trnava, Slovakia. This match was significant as it came during the final stages of the season, with Spartak Trnava already having secured their first league title in 45 years a week earlier. The match ended in a 0-2 victory for DAC Dunajská Streda.
Key Statistics and Analysis
- Scoreline and Goal Timings:
- Spartak Trnava: 0
- DAC Dunajská Streda: 2 (Marko Divković 5′, Erik Pačinda 63′)
- Possession:
- DAC Dunajská Streda had 54% possession, while Spartak Trnava had 46%. DAC’s control of the ball allowed them to manage the game effectively, especially after taking an early lead.
- Shots:
- Spartak Trnava registered 10 shots, with 3 on target, indicating their attempts to get back into the game after falling behind. DAC Dunajská Streda managed 12 shots, with 5 on target, showing their efficiency in front of goal.
- Passing Accuracy:
- DAC Dunajská Streda had a passing accuracy of 82%, completing 410 passes out of 500 attempts. Spartak Trnava had a passing accuracy of 77%, completing 340 passes out of 440 attempts. DAC’s superior passing allowed them to control the tempo and build up play more effectively.
- Defensive Statistics:
- Spartak Trnava made 17 tackles compared to DAC Dunajská Streda’s 14, reflecting their efforts to disrupt DAC’s play and regain possession. However, DAC’s defense, led by Ľubomír Šatka and Dominik Kružliak, was solid, keeping a clean sheet.
- Set Pieces:
- DAC Dunajská Streda’s first goal came early in the match. In the 5th minute, Marko Divković finished a well-constructed team move to give DAC an early lead. The second goal came in the 63rd minute when Erik Pačinda converted a chance after a swift counter-attack. Spartak Trnava had several set-piece opportunities, but they were unable to capitalize on them.
- Individual Performances:
- Marko Divković was instrumental for DAC Dunajská Streda, scoring the opening goal and causing problems for Spartak Trnava’s defense. Erik Pačinda also played a key role, scoring the second goal that secured the victory. For Spartak Trnava, Marvin Egho was one of the few bright spots, but he was unable to break through DAC’s solid defense.
- Tactical Overview:
- Spartak Trnava, managed by Nestor El Maestro, employed a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to use their width and pressing to control the game. DAC Dunajská Streda, under Marco Rossi, used a 4-3-3 formation, focusing on controlling the midfield and exploiting spaces on the counter-attack. DAC’s tactical approach was more effective, allowing them to secure a comfortable away victory.
- Disciplinary:
- The match saw three yellow cards, all for Spartak Trnava (Lukáš Greššák 30′, Anton Sloboda 51′, and Marvin Egho 74′). The fouls were tactical, aimed at breaking up DAC’s play and preventing further goals.
- Corners and Offsides:
- DAC Dunajská Streda won 5 corners compared to Spartak Trnava’s 4, reflecting their balanced attacking play. Spartak Trnava were caught offside 3 times, while DAC had 2 offside calls, showing both teams’ attempts to push forward and create scoring opportunities.
Summary
DAC Dunajská Streda’s 2-0 victory over Spartak Trnava was a well-earned result that demonstrated their tactical discipline and effectiveness in front of goal. The match was largely controlled by DAC, who took an early lead through Marko Divković and secured the win with a second-half goal from Erik Pačinda.
Spartak Trnava, despite their recent title win, struggled to impose themselves in this match. Their attempts to get back into the game were thwarted by DAC’s organized defense and efficient counter-attacks.
The win was significant for DAC Dunajská Streda, as it strengthened their position in the league and secured a valuable away victory against the newly crowned champions. For Spartak Trnava, the match was less about the result and more about celebrating their historic league title, although they would have preferred to end the season on a high note in front of their home fans.
