SFZ cancels Tibor Slebodník red card after admitting referee error

The SFZ Disciplinary Commission has formally cancelled the disciplinary consequences of a red card shown to Tibor Slebodník. According to official resolution U753, the governing body acted upon a statement from the SFZ Referees Commission dated November 5, 2026, which confirmed that the match officials had erred in their decision-making process during the fixture.

Following a detailed analysis of video footage and the official match report, the authorities acknowledged a gross refereeing error. Based on this assessment, disciplinary proceedings against Slebodník were terminated pursuant to Article 78, paragraph 4, letter a) of the Disciplinary Code. This specific regulation allows for the complete cancellation of a red card's effects when a clear officiating mistake is verified by the competent commission.

In practical terms, the ruling ensures that Slebodník will not serve any additional suspension. The midfielder had scored the equalizing goal to make the score 1:1 before being dismissed in the 61st minute of the contest. Despite his premature departure, FK Dukla Banská Bystrica managed to overturn the deficit and secure a 2:1 victory while playing with a numerical disadvantage.

The confirmation of the wrongful exclusion places significant scrutiny on referee Boris Benedik, whose performance was deemed to contain major faults. For the club, the verdict provides both moral and sporting satisfaction. As a direct result of the annulment, FK Dukla Banská Bystrica retains full availability of Slebodník for upcoming league matches and the scheduled cup quarterfinal.