According to the Czech News Agency (ČTK), defending champion Slavia Praha secured a 2-1 victory over Pardubice to win their third match of the season, holding an early lead in the incomplete league table. Jindřich Trpišovský’s side established a six-point advantage over city rival Sparta and seven points over Plzeň, while extending their unbeaten run against Pardubice to 13 matches.
Early Chances and First-Half Stalemate
Pardubice threatened immediately after kickoff when Smékal fired a rapid shot after just 16 seconds, which Slavia goalkeeper Markovič stopped. According to ČTK reports, Slavia responded in the sixth minute when Sadílek struck the post from a direct free kick just outside the penalty area. Chytil shot wide for the hosts after a quarter of an hour, and just before halftime, young right halfback Piták hit the crossbar following a scramble in the box from an uncertain save by newly arrived Pardubice goalkeeper Neuman.
Chytil Secures Victory in the Second Half
Slavia broke the deadlock less than five minutes after the restart. Following a long throw-in by Piták, Nowak flicked the ball on, and Czech international Chytil headed past Neuman to score his third league goal of the season, as cited by ČTK. Pardubice equalized two minutes later when substitute Hlavatý set up Solil at the edge of the box. Solil fired a shot into the top corner for his 100th top-flight appearance.
The decisive moment arrived in the 80th minute while Pardubice player Tanko received treatment near the halfway line. Taking advantage of the temporary numerical edge, Slavia capitalized when Neuman failed to hold Provod’s long-range shot, allowing Chytil to bundle the rebound home from close range. The striker’s fourth goal of the campaign pushed him to the top of the league’s scoring chart.
Match Details and Disciplinary Context
The fixture at Eden featured strict attendance limits. Slavia served the final portion of their disciplinary sanction stemming from an abandoned May derby against Sparta, restricting crowd access to children under 12 accompanied by adults. ČTK noted that 1,800 spectators attended the match under these modified regulations, while other supporters watched on a big screen outside the stadium.
Match Summary
- Score: Slavia Praha – FK Pardubice 2:1 (0:0)
- Goals: 50. and 80. Chytil – 52. Solil
- Slavia Lineup: Markovič – Holeš (46. Chaloupek), N’Guessan (68. Moses), Zima – Piták (68. Ayaosi), Sadílek, Nowak (78. Schranz), Suleiman – Provod, Šturm (68. Kačor) – Chytil (Coach: Trpišovský)
- Pardubice Lineup: Neuman – Noslin, Bammens, Trédl – Godwin, Šimek (87. Samuel), Solil (73. Icha), Boledovič – Tanko (81. Vinícius), Patrák (46. Hlavatý), Smékal (73. Drchal) (Coach: Trousil)
Did You Know? Slavia has lost only one of their last 49 home league matches, which came via a disciplinary forfeiture during a derby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the goals for Slavia Praha against Pardubice?
Mojmír Chytil scored both goals for Slavia in the 50th and 80th minutes.
Why was Slavia’s stadium capacity limited for this match?
According to ČTK, Slavia completed the final part of a disciplinary ban following the abandoned derby against Sparta in May.
Where do Pardubice sit in the standings after this match?
Pardubice remain at the bottom of the table without a point alongside Zlín after three rounds.
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