First point(s) for 1. FK Svidník in the 2021-2022 season

1. FK Svidník - FK Sobrance-Sobranecko 1-1 (0-1)

D. Čabala 73' - Lukčo 25'.

Sunday, 6 March 2022, 2 pm local time (1 pm UTC), Mestský futbalový štadión, Svidník, Slovakia, 12th round of the Slovak Third League - East (3. Liga - Východ).

1. FK Svidník should have played their first match of the three postponed games from the first half of the season a week ago, on 27 February 2022. However, their opponents, OFK-SIM Raslavice, did not show up for the match, because a number of players were tested positive for COVID-19. However, the regional football authorities in Eastern Slovakia did not accept this reason, as there were enough healthy players to have a starting XI in the field, and awarded a 3-0 win for 1. FK Svidník. So, these were the first points collected by 1. FK Svidník this season.

The match against FK Sobrance-Sobranecko was played on Sunday, and the Svidník players succeeded to get their first point in the field, although they were quite close to another defeat.

In the first half, the ball was mainly disputed in the middle, with few chances for both sides. The visitors succeeded to get beyond the Svidník defenders several times, but goalkeeper Milan Vinclér came out and saved the situation. A set piece was at the origin of both goals. A corner kick from the right side was well executed, and Lukčo headed the ball in from the center of the box: 0-1 (25').

The hosts tried to come back in the game, and they had a couple of free kicks from just outside the box, but they were poorly managed and nothing came out of them.

The second half began with a fast break by Štefan Horňak, who succeeded to overtake Gajdoš (who played in the unusual position of centre back), and was intercepted by goalkeeper Vinclér just outside the box. Vinclér was sent off for the foul and 1. FK Svidník remained in ten, with Oravec as goalkeeper.

 Nevertheless, as it sometimes happens, 1. FK Svidník played better in ten than they did in eleven, while the visitors probably relaxed, because they seemed to be in full control of the game.

The hosts fought vigorously, and eventually managed to level the score, after another set piece. A free kick from the right side was executed by Ivanecký, and Daniel Čabala headed the ball in from close range: 1-1 (73').

1. FK Svidník (in red) equalized by means of Daniel Čabala, who headed the ball in, after a free kick executed by Dávid Ivanecký (#23) from the right side. Source: photo capture from the video available on YouTube

In the final minutes, the tension increased in the field, but neither team was able to score a probably decisive / winning goal.

1. FK Svidník: Vinclér - Ducár, D. Čabala, Gajdoš, Makara - Ivanecký (Haňak 76'), Pavlović (Oravec 49'), Hirka - Sova, Špilár, Guman. Manager: Vladislav Palša.

Sobrance-Sobranecko: Vajs - Adam, Kolesár, Dmytriiev, Šul'a, Jakub Sova, Kovernyk, Hreško, Gembický (Pazderák 90'), Lukčo, Horňak. Manager: Vladimír Rusnák.

Referee: Jakub Eperjesi.

Yellow cards: Pavlović 32', Makara 80' - Hreško 23', Šul'a 42', Kolesár 66', Kovernyk 85', Dmytriiev 90'.

Red card: Vinclér 47'.

In the next round, 1. FK Svidník will face ŠK Odeva Lipany at home, while FK Sobrance-Sobranecko will play against Slávia TU Košice, also at home.

Full results, table and fixtures:

Postponed matches, rescheduled in February, March and April 2022

 

26 February 2022 – round 14

 

MŠK Tesla Stropkov – FK Spišská Nová Ves 0-1

 

27 February 2022 – round 15

 

1. FK Svidník – OFK-SIM Raslavice 3-0 (awarded for no show)

 

5 March 2022

 

Round 10

 

FK Pokrok SEZ Krompachy – MFK Slovan Giraltovce 1-2

 

Round 15

 

FK Poprad – MŠK Tesla Stropkov 1-0

 

6 March 2022

 

Round 11

 

MŠK Spišské Podhradie – OFK-SIM Raslavice 1-1

 

Round 12

 

1. FK Svidník – FK Sobrance-Sobranecko 1-1

 

13 April 2022

 

Round 13

 

FK Pokrok SEZ Krompachy – 1. FK Svidník

 

Table

 

1	FK Spišská Nová Ves	15	13	2	0	46-7	41	Promotion to 2. Liga
2	1. FC Tatran Prešov	15	12	0	3	53-14	36
3	ŠK Odeva Lipany	15	9	5	1	49-14	32
4	Slávia TU Košice	15	8	5	2	39-13	29
5	MŠK Tesla Stropkov	15	9	2	4	29-12	29
6	MFK Snina	15	9	1	5	32-19	28
7	MFK Vranov nad Topl’ou	15	8	2	5	35-22	26
8	FK Poprad	15	7	3	5	25-19	24
9	MFK Slovan Giraltovce	15	6	2	7	18-25	20	Relegation to 4. Liga
10	TJ Mladosť Kalša	15	5	3	7	28-40	18	Relegation to 4. Liga
11	FK Sobrance-Sobranecko	15	4	2	9	16-26	14	Relegation to 4. Liga
12	OŠK Rudňany	15	4	1	10	26-43	13	Relegation to 4. Liga
13	OFK-SIM Raslavice	13	3	3	9	15-33	12	Relegation to 4. Liga
14	FK Pokrok SEZ Krompachy	14	2	1	11	13-45	7	Relegation to 4. Liga
15	MŠK Spišské Podhradie	15	1	3	11	5-45	6	Relegation to 4. Liga
16	1. FK Svidník	14	1	1	12	8-60	4	Relegation to 5. Liga

 

In case that two or more teams are equal on points, the main ranking criteria are the results of the head-to-head matches.

 

Round 16 (12-13 March 2022)

 

FK Poprad – FK Spišská Nová Ves

MFK Slovan Giraltovce – MFK Vranov nad Topľou

FK Pokrok SEZ Krompachy – 1. FC Tatran Prešov

OŠK Rudňany – OFK-SIM Raslavice

1. FK Svidník – ŠK Odeva Lipany

FK Sobrance-Sobranecko – Slávia TU Košice

MFK Snina – MŠK Tesla Stropkov

MŠK Spišské Podhradie – TJ Mladosť Kalša

First point for Fayoum SC after three consecutive defeats

Fayoum SC - Media 0-0

Saturday, 5 March 2022, 3 pm local time (1 pm UTC), Alassiouty Sports Resort, Fayoum, Egypt, 21st round of the Egyptian Second Division, Group A.

Fayoum SC starting line-up against Media. Source: Fayoum SC Facebook page

 Fayoum SC registered three consecutive defeats before this home game against Media, and such a negative run always causes a certain amount of stress and anxiety among players and staff. Therefore, a positive result was quite necessary for manager Saeed Sobhi and his players, to gain strength once again, and to improve the moral of a team which changed quite significantly compared to the first half of the season.

Fayoum SC (in red) attacked more but were unable to score. Source: Fayoum Facebook page

The match was utterly disputed, and both teams had chances to score. Fayoum SC insisted more in the attack, but were unable to break the deadlock, and therefore the match ended with a goalless draw.

It is hard to say if this point brings any satisfaction to either of the two teams. It is more than nothing though. Fayoum SC therefore closed the run of defeats, while Media needs every point to stay out of the relegation area. The bad news for Fayoum is that they are only six points away from the relegation area, despite being in sixth position. Their next match away at Sohag might be very important for both teams, as the struggle to avoid relegation intensifies. In the next round, Media will play a very difficult game at home against Aluminium.

Full results, table and fixtures:

Round 21 (5-6 March 2022)

 

Aswan – Al Madina Al Monawara 2-0

Tamya – Qena 2-0

Beni Suef – Telephonat 1-2

Naser Mallawi – El Minya 1-1

Fayoum – Media 0-0

Aluminium – KIMA Aswan 1-1

Asyut Petroleum – El Badari 6-1

Dayrout – Sohag 2-0

 

Table

 

1	Aswan	21	15	4	2	35-14	49	Promotion to Premier League
2	KIMA Aswan	21	11	7	3	31-19	40
3	El Minya	21	10	7	4	31-17	37
4	Asyut Petroleum	21	9	10	2	33-12	37
5	Aluminium	21	9	9	3	29-17	36
6	Fayoum	21	8	6	7	18-21	30
7	Tamya	21	8	5	8	26-22	29
8	Al Madina Al Monawara	21	7	6	8	24-22	27
9	Dayrout	21	6	7	8	17-25	25
10	Beni Suef	21	5	9	7	22-24	24
11	Telephonat	21	6	6	9	17-23	24
12	Sohag	21	5	9	7	18-20	24
13	Media	21	5	9	7	12-21	24	Relegation to the Third Division
14	Naser Mallawi	21	3	9	9	17-27	18	Relegation to the Third Division
15	Qena	21	3	6	12	20-36	15	Relegation to the Third Division
16	El Badari	21	2	3	15	14-44	9	Relegation to the Third Division

 

In case that two or more teams are equal on points, the main ranking criteria are the results of the head-to-head matches.

 

Round 22 (10-13 March 2022)

 

Aswan – Tamya

Qena – Beni Suef

Media – Aluminium

Telephonat – Asyut Petroleum

Sohag – Fayoum

Al Madina Al Monawara – KIMA Aswan

El Badari – Naser Mallawi

El Minya – Dayrout

Bourj FC lost on penalties to Ansar in the Lebanese FA Cup semifinals

Ansar - Bourj 0-0, 3-2 on penalties

Penalties transformed by: Majed Othman, Hassan Maatouk and Hussein Al Dur (Ansar), Mohamad Kassem and Samih Damaj (Bourj). Jihad Ayoub (Ansar), Akram Moghrabi, Abou Baker Al Mel and Youssef Atriss (Bourj) missed.

Sunday, 27 February 2022, 4:45 pm local time (2:45 pm UTC), Fouad Chehab Stadium, Jounieh, Lebanon, the Lebanese FA Cup semifinal.

Bourj FC starting XI. Source: Bourj FC Facebook page

After a long break in the Lebanese football league, caused by several events, and mostly due to the ongoing dispute between Al Ahed and Nejmeh regarding their head-to-head match, the Lebanese football officially came back with the matches for the FA Cup semifinals. In the first semifinal, Nejmeh won 1-0 over Hikma / La Sagesse and reached therefore the final.

In the second semifinal, on Sunday, Ansar and Bourj offered a very tough and balanced game. The fans in the stands put up a great show, as they were allowed there after a very long time. Unfortunately, the show in the stands was better than the one in the field, where the two teams annihilated each other.

The result was a very tactical match, in which each team tried to capitalize its values at the expense of the opponent, but with very little success. In the first half, the two teams shared an almost equal number of opportunities.

However, in the second half, Ansar pushed harder to get the winning goal, but they were unable to unlock Bourj defense. Bourj responded mostly on counterattacks, but their strength decreased towards the end. The game was also fragmented, and a number of players received yellow cards for fouls or protests. Mohamad El Faour received the second yellow card (90') and left Bourj in ten men for the seven minutes of stoppage time. Ansar tried to take advantage of the situation and intensified their attacks, they even had a dangerous free kick, but could not score.

The game ended 0-0, and no extra time was played, the two teams went straight to penalties. Bourj FC started well, as Mohamad Kassem score the first penalty, while Jihad Ayoub (Ansar) missed. However, the situation changed completely, as the next two penalties were missed by the Bourj players (Akram Moghrabi and Abou Baker Al Mel), while Ansar players scored and reversed the situation in Ansar favour. Samih Damaj scored the fourth penalty for Bourj, giving them a certain hope, but Hussein Al Dur (Ansar) also scored, keeping Ansar in advantage, 3-2, before the last series. Youssef Atriss missed for Bourj and therefore Ansar did not need to execute the fifth penalty: they already won.

Ansar (in green) qualified again for the Lebanese FA Cup final. Source: elmaestrosport.com

Ansar: Nazih Assad - Nassar Nassar, Hussein Al Dur, Khaled Al Ali, Hassan Shaito "Shibriko", Jihad Ayoub, Ali Tneich "Al Sisi" (Hamza Hussein 78'), Nader Matar (Majid Othman 46'), Fayez Shamsin (Ahmed Hegazy 46'), Karim Darwish, Hassan Maatouk.

Bourj: Hassan Moghnieh - Muhamad El Dor (Samih Damaj 90'+7'), Khodor Hallak, Shadi Skaf, Youssef Anbar (Hassan Bitar 87') - Hussein Ibrahim (Mohamad Kassem 90'+7'), Mohamad El Faour - Abou Baker Al Mel, Abbas Ali Atwi "Onika" (Youssef Atriss 80'), Ali Merkabaoui (Mohamad Sadek 80') - Akram Moghrabi. Manager: Fouad Hijazi.

Referee: Muhammad Issa.

Yellow cards: Ali Tneich "Al Sisi" 62' - Hussein Tahan (Bourj assistant manager) 57', Hussein Ibrahim 59', Abbas Ali Atwi "Onika" 67', Mohamad El Faour 78', 90'.

Red card: Mohamad El Faour 90' (for the second yellow card).

Bourj missed the opportunity to reach the FA Cup final after 29 years, while Ansar successfully defended their last year cup so far, and they will have to do it one more time, in the final against their traditional opponents, Nejmeh. Both teams are very interested in the FA Cup this year, since the title seems to be impossible to attain.