Plzeň Climbs to Second in League After Dominating Slovácko
Plzeň defeated Slovácko 2-0 at home in the 28th round of the first league, moving up to second place in the table, one point ahead of Ostrava and three points ahead of Sparta. Viktoria is now 13 points behind league leader Slavia. plzeň’s victory was secured in the first half with goals from Matěj Vydra and Lukáš Kalvach.
Early Goals Secure Victory for Viktoria
Plzeň capitalized on their previous 4-2 victory against Sparta,avenging their 0-1 defeat to Slovácko earlier in the season. The struggling team from Uherské Hradiště has not been helped by a coaching change, with assistant coach Tomáš Palinek temporarily replacing Ondřej Smetana.
Slovácko’s Struggles Continue Amid Coaching Change
Slovácko has lost their last three matches without scoring a goal. They remain in 13th place, just five points away from the relegation play-off positions. They have a postponed match against Hradec Králové to look forward to on Wednesday.
Vydra and Kalvach score Decisive Goals in First half
Plzeň controlled the tempo from the beginning of the match. Vydra’s shot in the ninth minute went just over the bar, but he opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a precise shot into the top corner of the goal. The former Czech international followed up on his goal against Sparta, marking his sixth goal in the league season.
Vydra was later denied by Heča from a tight angle, and the Slovácko goalkeeper also saved Durosinmi’s header.In the 43rd minute, the active home side increased their lead as Kalvach played a one-two with Durosinmi, ran into the box, and sent a left-footed shot past the post. Viktoria’s captain scored his fourth goal of the league season.
Changes Fail to Ignite Slovácko Comeback
The visiting coach Palinek made two substitutions at halftime,including removing former Plzeň forward Krmenčík,who received a antagonistic reception at the Doosan Arena due to his previous goal celebration against Plzeň while playing for slavia.
Slovácko improved after the break.In the 57th minute,Dweh managed to get a touch onto a shot from Kvasina,sending the ball onto the crossbar. After an hour of play, Plzeň maintained their lead and ultimately secured the victory.
viktoria Plzeň Secures Home Victory Against Slovácko
PLZEŇ, Czech Republic – Viktoria Plzeň defeated Slovácko in a recent league match, marking only their second victory in the last seven encounters. The home side held their ground to secure a 1-0 victory, while Slovácko’s struggles away from home continued with their fifth consecutive match without earning any points.
Key Moments Define Viktoria Plzeň’s Win Over Slovacko
Plzeň dominated the first half, creating several opportunities. Early chances saw Traore test the Slovácko defense, and Chorý narrowly missed the target.Slovácko struggled to maintain possession, especially in Plzeň’s half.
The second half saw Plzeň increase their pressure following substitutions. Jemelka’s deflected cross struck the crossbar, followed by a shot from the same player directly at Heča, the slovácko goalkeeper, who managed to block it. Vašulín later aimed just above the goal, and substitute memič hit the post from the right side in the 89th minute after a breakaway. However, these missed chances did not undermine Plzeň’s victory.
Jablonec Triumphs Over Teplice After Early Goalkeeper Ejection
TEPLICE, Czech Republic – jablonec broke a four-game winless streak with a 1-0 victory against teplice.A red card for Teplice goalkeeper Matouš Trmal in the 34th minute proved pivotal. Lamin Jawo scored the decisive goal late in the first half, and despite numerous opportunities, Jablonec failed to capitalize on their advantage in the second half.
The win solidified Jablonec’s fifth-place position in the league standings, ensuring their participation in the championship group. Teplice, on the other hand, suffered their first loss in five games and remain in twelfth place.
Early Red Card Changes Game’s Trajectory
Teplice’s coach Frťala, formerly of Jablonec, made six changes to the starting lineup, owing to defensive absences. Jablonec’s Chramosta threatened early, forcing Trmal to rush out and clear the ball. Teplice responded with Jásir’s header, saved by Hanuš, and Krejčí narrowly missed the rebound.
Chramosta again broke through, attempting to chip the goalkeeper, resulting in Trmal handling the ball outside the penalty box leading to his ejection. Kričfaluši cleared the resulting free-kick, but the momentum had shifted decisively in favor of Jablonec.
Teplice Edges Jablonec in Tense match; Dukla Downs Mlada Boleslav
TEPLICE, Czech Republic (AP) — teplice secured a narrow victory against Jablonec in a dramatic Czech league match filled with controversial calls and late drama. Meanwhile, Dukla prague prolonged their unbeaten streak with a 1-0 away win against Mlada Boleslav.
Controversial Penalty and Goal Mark Jablonec-teplice Showdown
A pivotal moment in the jablonec-Teplice game occurred when a video assistant referee (VAR) review led to a penalty and a red card for Jablonec. Referee Hocek, after reviewing the play, ruled that Jablonec’s Trmal had handled the ball inside the penalty area.The decision resulted in Trmal’s ejection and forced a goalkeeper change. ludha stepped into goal, replacing the experienced Krejčí.
Teplice capitalized on the man advantage in first-half stoppage time. Jawo converted a penalty to give Teplice the lead. Another lengthy VAR review confirmed that Jawo was not offside by eight centimeters, allowing his fifth league goal of the season to stand, breaking a scoring drought of over 370 minutes for coach Kozel’s squad.
Jablonec’s Missed Opportunities Prove Costly
Jablonec dominated possession and created numerous chances in the second half but failed to convert. Ludha made a crucial save,stopping Suchan’s shot with his leg,and substitute Puškáč missed a clear opportunity. Jablonec’s continuous corner kicks led to further chances, with Chramosta missing an open net and Suchan’s rebound attempt blocked. Puškáč’s shot was also stopped by ludha, and Chramosta was again denied from close range.
Mičevič cleared Nebyla’s attempt off the line to preserve Teplice’s lead. Despite the loss, Jablonec has only lost one of their last six league matches against Teplice. For Teplice, this marked their third consecutive victory against Jablonec in the top flight and extended their undefeated streak to seven of the last eight rounds, although it was just their second away win in their last eight league games.
Čermák’s Late Goal Seals Dukla Victory Over Mlada Boleslav
In Mlada Boleslav,Dukla Prague claimed a 1-0 victory,extending their unbeaten run to six matches. Marcel Čermák scored the decisive goal in the 83rd minute. The newly promoted Dukla currently sits in 14th place in the league table. Mlada Boleslav, on the other hand, suffered their fifth consecutive defeat and currently occupies the 10th spot.
Coach Petr Rada’s dukla team has now earned points in five consecutive away league matches, suffering only one defeat in nine rounds this spring. They avenged an earlier 1-0 loss to Mlada boleslav in their first encounter of the season. Mlada Boleslav has lost its last three home league matches.
Jablonec, Dukla Praha Secure Away Wins in Czech first League
In a series of closely contested matches in the Czech First League, FK Jablonec edged out FK Teplice 1-0, while Dukla Praha secured a 1-0 victory against FK Mladá Boleslav. Viktoria Plzeň also claimed a 2-0 home win against 1. FC Slovácko.
Jawo’s Late Goal Lifts Jablonec Over Teplice
FK Jablonec defeated FK Teplice with a late goal scored by Jawo in the first-half stoppage time. Teplice faced further adversity after Trmal’s red card in the 34th minute, leaving them with ten men for the majority of the match.The match concluded with a final score of 1-0, securing Jablonec’s away victory.
- Goal: Jawo (45+1′)
- Red Card: Trmal (34′)
Čermák’s Strike Gives Dukla Praha Victory Over Mladá boleslav
Dukla Praha clinched a 1-0 away win against FK Mladá Boleslav, thanks to a goal from Čermák in the 83rd minute. The match was tightly contested, with both teams receiving multiple yellow cards.
- Goal: Čermák (83′)
Viktoria Plzeň Defeats 1. FC Slovácko at Home
Viktoria Plzeň secured a pleasant 2-0 victory against 1. FC Slovácko. Vydra opened the scoring in the 14th minute, followed by Kalvach’s goal in the 43rd minute, sealing the win for the home side. The match saw a notable attendance of 9,038 spectators.
- Goals: Vydra (14′), Kalvach (43′)
- Attendance: 9,038
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