Slovak national team begin Nations League campaign with Faško

Head coach Vladimír Weiss has once again included Michal Faško in his Slovakia squad. The Šošoni midfielder and last season’s top scorer will join several former Žilina players in the national team setup, including Martin Dúbravka, Denis Vavro, Milan Škriniar, Dávid Hancko, Mário Sauer, Leo Sauer, David Ďuriš, Adrián Kaprálik and Róbert Boženík.

Slovakia will begin their new UEFA Nations League campaign in League C with matches against Moldova (twice), Kazakhstan and the Faroe Islands.

Match schedule

• 26 Sept: Slovakia vs Moldova 2:0
  • Michal Faško was on the bench only.
• 29 Sept: Slovakia vs Kazakhstan 2:1
  • Michal Faško didn't play.
• 2 Oct: Faroe Islands vs Slovakia 1:1
  • Michal Faško didn't play.
• 6 Oct: Moldova vs Slovakia 0:4
  • Michal Faško didn't play.

U21s approach the final stage of qualification

Slovakia U21 head coach Jaroslav Kentoš has called up three current Šošoni for the final three matches of the qualifying campaign for next year’s UEFA European Under-21 Championship: Timotej Hranica, Michal Svoboda and Marek Okál.

They will also be joined by former Žilina players Tobiáš Pališčák, Sammy Gidi, Adam Rajnoha and Vincent Chyla.

Match schedule

• 25 Sept: Slovakia vs Ireland 0:2
  • Marek Okál played full match, Timo Hranica was substituted in 60th minute, Michal Svoboda didn't play.
• 2 Oct: England vs Slovakia 0:0
  • Timo Hranica came on in the 57th minute, Marek Okál was not included in the squad, while Mišo Svoboda returned from the camp early due to injury.
• 6 Oct: Andorra vs Slovakia 1:2
  • Timo Hranica played full match, Marek Okál was not included in the squad, while Mišo Svoboda returned from the camp early due to injury.

Narimanidze and Georgia still fighting for a miracle

Georgia U21 still retain a slim chance of reaching the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, with Sandro Narimanidze once again forming a key part of the squad.

The Georgians face three opponents currently above them in the standings.

Match schedule

• 26 Sept: Georgia vs Greece 0:3
  • Sandro Narimanidze played full match as centre-back.
• 1 Oct: Northern Ireland vs Georgia 1:1
  • Sandro Narimanidze played full match as centre-back.
• 6 Oct: Germany vs Georgia 2:0
  • Sandro Narimanidze played full match as centre-back.

First U20 call-up for Bzdyl

Poland U20 compete in the Elite League, and Fabian Bzdyl has earned his first call-up to the squad. The Šošoni midfielder will take part in two matches in Portugal.

Match schedule

• 26 Sept: Portugal vs Poland 1:3
  • Fabi Bzdyl played in starting 11 and was on the pitch first half.
• 29 Sept: Czech Republic vs Poland 0:2
  • Fabi Bzdyl was sent on the pitch in 61th minute a in 74th minute scored the first goal of his team.

Pecsuk included in Slovakia U19 squad

Slovakia U19 head coach Juraj Ančic has selected Dominik Pecsuk for a series of friendly matches against Kazakhstan, Poland and Switzerland.

Match schedule

• 25 Sept: Slovakia vs Kazakhstan 1:1 (1:1)
  • Dominik Pecsuk didn't play.
• 28 Sept: Slovakia vs Poland 1:2 (1:0)
  • Dominik Pecsuk didn't play.
• 1 Oct: Slovakia vs Switzerland 2:1
  • Dominik Pecsuk didn't play.

Seven Šošoni in Slovakia U17 squad

Slovakia U17 head coach Martin Žamba has named seven MŠK Academy players in his squad for two matches against Serbia:

Bruno Valko, Dominik Kapusta, Tomáš Turian, Damián Blaščík, Filip Václavík, Mário Charamza and Max Dikoš.

Match schedule

• 27 Sept: Serbia vs Slovakia 1:1 (0:0)
  • Mário Charamza and Filip Václavík played the full match, Damián Blaščík came on for the second half, while Bruno Valko, Dominik Kapusta and Tomáš Turian remained on the bench.
• 30 Sept: Serbia vs Slovakia 2:3 (0:1)
  • Bruno Valko played the entire match in goal, Dominik Kapusta completed the full game in defence, Filip Václavík also played the full match and scored the winning goal in the 87th minute. Mário Charamza, Tomáš Turian and Damián Blaščík all came on in the 58th minute.

Good luck to all our Šošoni representing their countries during the international break!