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title: "Latvian duo Patika and Balodis help Tatran Prešov advance in Slovak Cup"
date: 2025-10-21T19:01:06Z
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author: "Janis Vitols"
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# Latvian duo Patika and Balodis help Tatran Prešov advance in Slovak Cup
![](https://i0.wp.com/balticfootballnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Glebs-Patika.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&ssl=1)Photo: Tatran Prešov/Facebook

Gļebs Patika.

**Latvian U-21 striker Gļebs Patika found the net in the Slovak Cup, helping his side Tatran Prešov to a convincing 3-0 away victory over second-tier club Lubovňa. The win sees Prešov book their place in the Round of 16.**

It was the first time both Latvian players – Patika and national team defender Daniels Balodis – started together in Tatran’s lineup. After leading 1-0 at halftime, the visitors doubled their advantage midway through the second half when Patika struck with his second goal of the competition, giving his team breathing space before a late third goal sealed the result.

Both players completed the full 90 minutes. The 20-year-old Patika, who has made only one league appearance this season, has now featured in three official matches since joining Prešov and scored twice. Meanwhile, Balodis – who joined the Slovak side from the Scottish Premiership earlier this year – made his 11th appearance for the club.

Tatran Prešov return to league action this Sunday, facing a tough away fixture against Slovak champions Slovan Bratislava.