Martin Svědík kritizuje Zbrojovku Brno po prohře 0:3

Zbrojovka Brno Suffers 3:0 Defeat to Sigma Olomouc in Chance Liga

FC Zbrojovka Brno dropped to eighth place in the Chance Liga standings following a 3:0 defeat against SK Sigma Olomouc on October 31, 2026. Václav Sejk scored twice for the hosts, netting the opening goal in the 21st minute and adding a penalty after the break, while Marko Soldo also contributed a goal to push Olomouc into provisional second place in the table.

The loss marked Brno’s second high-scoring defeat, bringing their total to nine goals conceded across their last three matches. Manager Martin Svědík described the first half as the worst performance during his tenure at the club, pointing to a severe lack of quality and unforced errors.

Brno Struggles Offensively as Mistakes Lead to Goals

Brno struggled to establish any offensive momentum during the opening forty-five minutes. Midfielder Štěpán Langer lost possession in a dangerous area, allowing Sigma to capitalize and open the scoring through Sejk. Goalkeeper Adam Hrdina prevented a larger deficit before halftime by stopping attempts from Ghali and Borges.

Svědík made three substitutions during the interval to reshape his lineup, causing the team to briefly delay their return from the locker room. Despite shifting higher up the pitch, Brno conceded a second goal when Ghali delivered a cross from the right flank that Soldo finished at the back post.

Managerial Frustration Over Lack of Emotion

Svědík expressed frustration over his squad’s lack of competitive fire and composure against top-tier opponents. The manager admitted to feeling a sense of helplessness on the touchline as his team failed to match Olomouc’s intensity. Svědík pointed out that many players built their experience in the second division last season and appeared intimidated when facing established league opponents like Slavia, Sigma, Jablonec, and Liberec.

The second-half deficit deepened in the 71st minute when Jakub Klíma committed a foul inside the penalty area. Although Dominik Janošek hit the post with the initial penalty kick, the rebound led to a chaotic sequence where Sejk ultimately converted from the spot after a retake was ordered due to encroachment, sealing the 3:0 final score.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Match

Who scored the goals for Sigma Olomouc?

Václav Sejk scored twice in the 21st minute and from a penalty kick, while Marko Soldo added the second goal during the encounter.

What is Zbrojovka Brno’s current position in the standings?

Brno sits in eighth place in the Chance Liga table following the conclusion of the 13th-round fixture.

How did Martin Svědík evaluate his team’s performance?

Svědík criticized the squad’s unforced errors, lack of quality, and missing emotional response, calling the first-half display the worst since he took charge of the club.