Mazanec, Prikryl and Salficky: shifts of goalies in Pilsen

It is not very common in the Czech hockey league to shift three goaltenders in a season regulary. But the exception proves the rule. The rookie Mazanec and experienced Prikryl with Salficky guarded Pilsen goal in this season, the 4th goalie Halmosi appeared in the cage for fourty minutes! Nowadays, Tipsport extraliga has a break due to Channel One Cup in Russia, afterwards the 32th season´s round will be on programm.

The Indians have allowed the most goals from all the team in Tipsport extraliga in the season. After leaving Sparta Prague Prikryl was the first team´s goalie, but the beggining of the season was not too good for him and the veteran Salficky changed Prikryl already in the second game. In the 12th league´s game talented Mazanec appeared in the cage and the Indians prevailed Ocelari Trinec 3-1.

Thaks to the unfailing performances Mazanec will play in 2010 World Championship U20 in the USA. On the top competition, also another players from Pilsen will appear: Jerabek (HC Pilsen 1929) and Rachunek and ex-pilsener Culek, Straka and Hrbas.

Now, Pilsen coaches have to trust in duo Prikryl, Salficky, the other goaltender Halmosi will play in Chrudim.

The Indians defeated by Litvinov in the clutch game

The 31th league´s round offered very important game between Pilsen and Benzina Litvinov. The visiting team held the 10th place with 10-point lead before Pilsen. The Pilsen squad had an opportunity to decrease Litvinov´s lead, but Pilsen succumbed to Litvinov 3:4 on penalty shots and Pilsen still loses 10 points for play-off.

The Indians crashed Benzina in the first season´s game 6:1 and won in Hlinka´s stadium too. On Sunday, Pilseners got Litvinov team under the pressure, but without goal effect. After the goalless first period Litvinov broke the deadlock, namely Cerny. Pilseners beat goaltender Hübl as late as in the 31th minute and the league-leading scorer Tomas Vlasak (16+30) tied the game. However, after five minutes the visiting team was leading. Lukes passed Jansky and he placed his shot to a nicety by post. The middle period ended in a tie because Radek Duda scored on a rebound.

The last period was not very attractive. The Indians was leading for the first time in the game after 53 minutes when captain Straka scored on the powerplay. However, the home team did not maintain the lead. Lukes made the second final pass of the night and the defender Kubat fired a shot past Mazanec. The game ended up in penalty shots. In the third round Halmosi replaced young Mazanec in the home net, but Jenacek chalked up go-ahead goal. On the other side, Franek replaced Hübl in Litvinov cage to stop Vlasak´s shot.

Tipsport extraliga takes a break for the Channel One Cup in Moscow, afterwards the Indians will challenge Vitkovice, top dog Pardubice, Slavia Praha and Kladno.

Pilsen is preparing for a vital battle

Pilsen hockey team is preparing for a vital game. The Indians are losing ten points on the 10th Benzina Litvinov. If the Indians lose the game, they lose thirteen points for the play-off...
Litvinov is a favourite opponent for the Indians. The first season´s game was a clear matter - Pilsen crashed its rival 6:1. The rematch in Litvinov was very similar and Pilsen defeated its opponent 3:0. Moreover, Litvinov has been playing poor games outside its stadium.
The last Pilsen game was a hockey thriller! The Indians were leading in the 51th minute 6:2, but they complicated the bout and the final result was 6:5. Also Litvinov prevailed the game against last year´s top dog Pardubice 3:1.
Today´s game will be the last in 2010. Afterwards Pilseners will face Vitkovice, Pardubice, Slavia Prague and Kladno at their stadiums. Very important battle against Litvinov starts traditionally at 17:30 (6.30 pm).

The Indians lowered the deficiency of points

Pilsen hockey team has started winning streak after lost 19 points in the standings. The Indians won four of five bouts since this cause. Yesterday, Pilsen defeated PSG Zlin in CEZ Arena 4:1 and lowered the deficiency of points. Now, the Indians are losing ten points on the 10th place in the league table (10th place is the last for play-off).
Radek Duda was the main figure of the game with Zlin. He scored twice and made an excellent assistance. The Indians got the visiting team under the pressure and in the 9th minute the defender Hanzlik broke the deadlock. But the leading was ephemeral. Tomas Sykora tied the game after a scrummage in front of the net. Nevertheless, Pilsen won the first period. The first star of the game Duda beat Sedlacek in Zlin´s cage. The visiting squad played more actively in the middle period but the Indians scored. The captain Straka made a brilliant pass on Duda and his shot was unstoppable. Afterwards Jan Herman broke his leg and was arrived to the hospital. In the last twenty minutes the Indians kept the leading and in the 54th minute sealed the victory. Duda gathered speed and after his excellent pass the veteran Vostrak shot to an open net.
On friday, hockey fans will watch a dish - the third derby in this season. The game Pilsen vs Karlovy Vary will start traditionally from 17:30 (6:30 pm).

Viktoria drew with Opava and will challenge Boleslav in the quarterfinals

Viktoria Pilsen, the last winner of Ondrasovka Cup, tied with Opava 3:3 in the return match. After a clear home victory 3:0 Pilsen passed through to the quarterfinals where will clash Mlada Boleslav. It will be a difficult game, Pilseners fell to Boleslav on its stadium 3:4, last year even 0:4.
Viktoria dropped away in the rematch and Opava took the lead. However, the leader of Gambrinus league tied the game, namely Bakos. The outsider of the game did not capitulate and ex-pilsener Knapp converted a penalty kick. Viktoria increased the pace in the second half to Rezek and Horvath converted a penalty kick. But Pilsen did not maintain the victory, because twelve minutes before the full time the home Neubert closed the score.
Viktoria advanced to the quarterfinals where will face Mlada Boleslav.

Confirmed: HC Pilsen 1929 loses 19 points in the league table!

Today, the director of Tipsport extraliga Stanislav Sulc, took the decision in the cause of faulty registration of players in Pilsen (Prikryl, Frolo), Mlada Boleslav (Divisek and Marusak) and Kladno (Kotrla). The decision is following: all the games in which these players took part will be forfeited however the defeated team will not gain the points.
In Pilsen and Boleslav it is a small sport tragedy. Yesterday, Mlada Boleslav trashed Liberec 6:0, dropped from 9th position to the last 14th place. HC Pilsen 1929 lost 19 points and dropped from the 7th to the 12th place in the league table. Paradoxically, this situation is acceptable for Kladno. Vagnerplast lost only 6 points and is on the 13th place. In Pilsen and Boleslav they will not capitulate and consider other legal steps. Yesterday, the director of HC Pilsen 1929 Ing. Jaromir Zavoral demitted.
Today, the Indians will face Vagnerplast Kladno from 17:30.

Viktoria prevailed Opava in thirty minutes

In-form Viktoria Pilsen footballers overmatched Opava on Wednesday. Viktoria outplayed SFC Opava clearly 3-0 whereas Viktoria scored all the three goal in the first half na hour. Te clutch player of Viktoria had a time-off. In the 11th minute Bakos broke the deadlock. After three minutes Viktoria beat the visiting goalkeeper again. Jiracek placed the ball into the net. After half an hour the captain Horvath increased the lead by a wonderful shot from twenty-five meters. The home goalkeeper Krbecek made a save not until in the end of the first half. In the second half the home team eased up and Opava nearly scored but Zapletal hit the cross-bar. If Viktoria Pilsen maintain the lead in a rematch in Opava, will face Mlada Boleslav in the quarterfinals of Ondrasovka Cup.

FC Viktoria Pilsen – SFC Opava 3:0 (3:0).
Goals: 11. Bakoš, 14. Jiráček, 31. Horváth. Referees: R. Hrubeš – Filípek, Mencl. Yellow cards: Bakoš, Rada – Wirth, Formánek. Spectators: 2565.

Pilsen: L. Krbeček – Limberský (46. Rajtoral), Navrátil, Brezinský, Jiráček – Petržela, Rada, Horváth (55. Kolář), Ďuriš – Bakoš, Střihavka (70. Milić). Trenér: Vrba.

Opava: Novák – Kiša, Cigánek, Formánek (46. Švrček), Čáp – Žmolík, Partyš (80. Horka), Wirth, Zapletal, Vyskočil – Halaška (68. Schaffartzik). Trenér: Mazura.

In the teeth of the problems the Indians defeated Vitkovice 4-2

"The best match what I have been in Pilsen," the captain Straka claimed after the game. In the teeth of the problems with possible annualed games the Pilsen team played very good game and overcame Vitkovice Steel 4-2 (Due to an administrative mistake Pilseners can lose 19 points!) The captain Straka appealed to the home crowd to do not say the bad words at the address of the league management. The home crowd did it. The home team stated actively and in the 4th minute the defender Jerabek broke the deadlock. Afterwards ex-pilsener Tomas hit the post and the Indians increased the lead. Jaroslav Modry fired a shot past Malek and the scrummage in front of the net. After a few seconds Viktor Ujcik beat Mazanec in the home goal. In the train of it the young goaltender stopped the Sykora´s scoring chance. At the end of the period the home Sykora hit the post. In the middle period both team created a lot of scoring opportunities and the score changed a minute before the horn. After Herman´s attack unmarked Straka beat Malek in the visiting team´s cage. In the last period all alone Nick Johnson did not score and the sharpshooter Ujcik chalked up his second goal. But in the 57th minute Hanzlik´s shot from the blue line ended in the net. At the end of the duel both goalies made a brilliant save. Roman Malek against Straka´s penalty and the rookie Mazanec against Ujcik´s breakaway. The Indians defeated Vitkovice in the wonderful game under an electryfying atmosphere 4-2.

Tipsport extraliga, 19th league match:

HC Pilsen 1929 - HC Vitkovice Steel 4:2 (2:1, 1:0, 1:1)
Goals and assistance: 4. Jeřábek (Johnson, Lammers), 9. Modrý (Lammers), 39. Straka (J. Heřman), 57. Jiří Hanzlík (Vlasák, Straka) - 10. Ujčík (Tomas), 53. Ujčík (Ovčačík). Referees: Fraňo, Smitka - Bádal, Pouzar. Penalties: 4:8, moreover Malík (VIT) 10 min. Goals on the power-play: 1:1. Spectators: 5 306.

HC Pilsen 1929: Mazanec - Jeřábek, Jiří Hanzlík, Benák, Dresler, Modrý, Frolo, D. Růžička - P. Sýkora, Jan Kovář, Vlasák - Lammers, M. Straka, Johnson - Vostřák, M. Heřman, Dvořák - Stránský, Pitule, J. Heřman - Lev

HC Vítkovice Steel: Málek - Punčochář, Ovčačík, Malík, Voráček, Rehák, Ficenc, Dudáš, Suchý - Szturc, Húževka, J. Sýkora - Huna, Burger, Svačina - Pohl, Vrána, Klimek - Ujčík, Tomas, Káňa

The Indians captured the Hlinka´s stadium

The Pilsen hockey team is getting better from match to match. The Indians beat Benzina Litvinov 3:0 yesterday to win the second game in a row. The rookie goaltender Mazanec was the main figure of the game to chalk up the first shut-out in his career. The visiting team played a good game and after 76 second broke the deadlock. The home deffence made a mistake and the sniper Sykora scored after a scrummage in front of the net. Afterwards the rookie Mazanec in the Pilsen´s goal shoved on. He stopped a lot of scoring opportunities, the biggist in the 25th minute. Mazanec lying down stopped Jenacek´s clear chance. Pilseners hit the home team at the turn of the second and the third period. Only 40 second before the horn the sharpshooter Petr Sykora increased the lead after a brilliant combination with Straka. And only 20 second was away in the last period and Lammers beat the home goaltender Franek again and the Indians shut down Litvinov 3-0.

Pilsen hockey team broke the loosing streak against Liberec

The Indians finally defeated its not favourite opponent - Liberec. Pilseners overcame the team that eliminated them in the last play-off 3-2 on Sunday. The way for the valuable victory started already after 76 seconds of the game. After captain Straka´s attack John Lammers opened the score. Afterwards the home team blew a two-man advantage a Liberec tied the game. Marek Troncinsky beat the home goaltender Mazanec from the right circle. The middle period was very emotional because the referees did not allow two goals of the home team. But the agile Kovar scored a regular goal in the 34th minute. In the last period newly built line Lammers, Straka, Johnson beat Pinc in Liberec´s cage again. The overseas players contested the puck behind the net and Martin Straka placed it in the goal. Then Pilsen had a few chances to seal the victory but the visiting team scored. Dusek caged a contact goal. At the end of the game the rookie Mazanec maintained the valuable 3-2 victory.


HC Pilsen 1929 - Bílí Tygři Liberec 3:2 (1:1, 1:0, 1:1)
Goals and assistances: 2. Lammers (Straka, Modrý), 34. Jan Kovář (Vostřák, Modrý), 45. Straka (Johnson, Lammers)- 12. Trončinský (Nedvěd), 53. Dušek (Nedvěd, Kudrna). Referees: Pešina, Turčan - Bádal, Svoboda. Penaltis: 7:7. Goals on the power-play: 1:1. Spectators: 5 440.
HC Plzeň 1929: Mazanec - J. Jeřábek, Jiří Hanzlík, Frolo, Modrý, Benák, Dresler - P. Sýkora, Jan Kovář, Vlasák - Lammers, Straka, Johnson - Vostřák, M. Heřman, Dvořák - Stránský, Petruška, Lev, od 35. navíc J. Heřman.
Bílí Tygři Liberec: Pinc - Hunkes, Výtisk, Moravec, Čakajík, Trončinský, Holub, Rýgl - Kudrna, Nedvěd, Dušek - Podkonický, Vak, M. Hořava - Klimenta, Plodek, Víšek - Bárta, Kica.

Sparta with new coaches overplayed the Indians

The hockey fans was watching an exciting match-up between Sparta Prague and HC Pilsen 1929 yesterday. The home team with new coaches Horava and Rulik outdid the Indians and won 3:0. The beginnning was not too attractive. Sparta has been slumping in this season and Pilseners did not play very actively yesterday. So the American defender Brian Salcido scored the winning goal already in 9th minute. Afterwards Sparta got the visiting squad under the pressure and at the end of the middle period scored. Karel Hromas beat the goalkeeper Mazanec from the slap area. The tenacious Indians did not capitulate but the home goalkeeper (in the last season the Indian) Tomas Pöpperle resisted. Agile Hromas sealed the victory of the home team in the 49th minute. Sparta handled an anticipated match-up and defeated the Indians 3:0.

HC Sparta Prague – HC Pilsen 1929 3:0 (1:0, 1:0, 1:0)

Goals and assistances: 9. Salcido, 39. Hromas (Pacovský, Jan Hanzlík), 49. Hromas (Pacovský). Referees: Minář, Hodek - Kostka, Bláha. Penalties: 5:6. Goals on the power-play: 0:0. Spectators: 6340.

Sparta: Pöpperle - O'Brien, Gulaši, Philipp, Jan Hanzlík, Salcido, Zacpálek - Kůrka, D. Výborný, Ton - Bartánus, Broš, Smoleňák - Pacovský, Koreis, Kafka - D. Tůma, Karpov, Hromas. Coaches: Hořava and Rulík.
Pilsen: Mazanec - J. Jeřábek, Jiří Hanzlík, St. Pierre, Modrý, Benák, Dresler, Frolo - Dvořák, Straka, Vlasák - P. Sýkora, Jan Kovář, J. Heřman - Lammers, M. Heřman, Johnson - Stránský, Vostřák, Lev - Tvrdík. Coaches: M. Jelínek, Razým and Pejchar.

The fairytale unbeaten streak of Viktoria is over

Everything has to end someday. The winning streak of Viktoria Pilsen footballers lasted twelve matches in this league season! Mlada Boleslav beat Viktoria in an amazing game 4:3. The pace was very fast from the very beginning. In the 20th minute Chramosta placed the ball near the post - 1:0. After half an hour Adrian Rolko beat Pavlik again and it seemed to be a loosing game - 2:0. But Viktoria struggled. At the close of the first half Milan Petrzela fired a shot past the home goalkeeper and margin was only a goal - 2:1. Afterwards the sniper Kolar blew a goal opportunity and Taborsky increased the home team´s lead from a penalty kick - 3:1. After a minute Rada headed home but in the 69th minute Dimitrovski scored - 4:2. Viktoria gathered its strength and Rajtoral caged the goal - 4:3. Viktoria put the squeeze on the home squad but Boleslav maintained the valuable victory in a dramatic finish.

FK Mladá Boleslav – FC Viktoria Pilsen 4:3 (2:1)

Goals: 20. Chramosta, 33. Rolko, 59. Táborský z PK, 69. Dimitrovski – 38. Petržela, 61. Rada, 86. Rajtoral. Rozhodčí: Zelinka – Gallo, Vysloužil. ŽK: Fabián, Procházka, Dimitrovski – Rajtoral, Rada, Pavlík, Brezinský, Horváth. Spectators: 3751.

Mladá Boleslav: Miller – Fabián, Rolko, Dimitrovski, Kalina – Táborský, Procházka (90. Johana), Opiela, Mendy – Kulič (68. Toleski), Chramosta (65. Řezníček).

Pilsen: Pavlík – Rajtoral, Bystroň, Navrátil, Limberský – Petržela (76. Ďuriš), Rada (85. Brezinský), Horváth, Kolář, Jiráček (46. Bakoš) - Rezek.

Jan Kovar put his brother down and the Indians overcame Budejovice

The Indians defeated Mountfield Ceske Budejovice 4:2 on Sunday. The main figure of the game was Jan Kovar who put his brother in Mountfield´s cage down and scored two times. His goal from 57th minute was the game winner. In end-to-end match the Indians opened the score. Jan Kovar deflected the shot from the blue line - 1:0. The goaltender Kovar made a solid save against Jerabek and the visiting team equalized the game. After a fast counter Roman Psurny beat Mazanec in the home goal - 1:1. The first period ended up in a tie. After the conciliatory period both team did not want to make a mistake and the play was not very attractive. The spectators have been waiting for a goal to 57th minute. Michal Dvorak deflected Sykora´s shot from the blue line - 2:1. But after a few seconds Martynek broke the home giddiness - 2:2. But Pilsen team made a fantastic finish. 43 seconds after Martynek´s goal the hero of the bout Jan Kovar beat his brother again - 3:2. The captain Straka sealed the victory during visiting team´s power-play - 4:2.

Pilsen – Ceské Budejovice 4:2 (1:1, 0:0, 3:1)
Goals and assistances: 10. Jan Kovář (St. Pierre), 56. Dvořák (Sýkora, Straka), 57. Jan Kovář (Vlasák, Sýkora), 59. Straka (Vostřák) – 20. R. Pšurný (Kašpařík), 57. Martynek. Referees: Husička, Polák – Bryška, Novák. Penalties: 5:5, goals on the power-play: 1:0. Spectators: 5877.

Pilsen: Mazanec – J. Jeřábek, Jiří Hanzlík, St. Pierre, Modrý, Benák, Dresler, Frolo – Dvořák, Straka, Vlasák – P. Sýkora, Jan Kovář, J. Heřman – Lammers, M. Heřman, Johnson – Stránský, Vostřák, Lev. Trenér: M. Jelínek.

Ceske Budejovice: Jakub Kovář – Snopek, Šulc, Novák, Jank, Tůma, Vydarený – Šimánek, Mikeska, Pletka – Gulaš, Kašpařík, R. Pšurný – Mertl, Červený, Martynek. Trenér: F. Výborný

Viktoria outrivaled Brno and increased the lead on top of the table

Viktoria Pilsen footballers have been in a sparkling form still. In the 12th season´s round Pilseners bowed out Zbrojovka Brno 4:1 and thanks to the loss of Sparta Prague against Teplice Viktoria has a surpassing 12-points lead on the top of the league table. The novice in the national team Petrzela opened the score. Afterwards Jan Rezek converted a penalty kick. At the close of the first half Michalek placed but Pilsen handled the game. Jan Rezek and Daniel Kolar stunned Zbrojovka and Viktoria has not lost so far in the league.

FC Viktoria Pilsen – Zbrojovka Brno 4:1 (2:1)

Goals: 16. Petržela, 27. z PK a 70. Rezek, 79. Kolář – 40. Michálek.

Pilsen: Rajtoral, Bystroň, Navrátil, Limberský – Petržela, Rada (87. Brezinský), Horváth, Kolář (80, Ďuriš) Rezek – Bakoš (64. Jiráček). Trenér: Vrba.

Brno: Lejsal – Dřížďal (80. Matyska), Trousil, Hudec, Hamouz – Dostálek, Simerský, Střešník (64. Michna), Michálek – Hodek, Kalabiška (88. Šamánek). Trenér: Večeřa.

The top of the league table:
1. Viktoria Pilsen 34 points
2. Olomouc 22
3. Sparta Prague 22
4. Teplice 21
5. Mlada Boleslav 20

The Indians defeated Zlin on Tuesday

Pilsen hockey team broke bad tradition on Tuesday. The Indians won the second game in a row which was firstly in this season. In the 13th season´s game Pilseners beat PSG Zlin 4:3 and linked the victory to Sunday´s victory over Trinec 3:1. The rookie Mazanec guarded the goal in both games and he was the main figure of the games. On Sunday Mazanec stopped a few chances and sniper Vlasak broke the deadlock at the end of the first period. In the middle period American Nick Johnson increased the lead. In the 48th minute the visiting defender Vagner beat Mazanec but Jan Herman secured the victory soon. On Tuesday Pilsen arrived to Zlin and was loosing two times in the game. The second period was pivotal. At the end of the period Hanzlik and Sykora beat Duba in the home goal. In the 47th minute Ivan Rachunek only decreased the lead.

Pilsen - Trinec 3:1
Goals: Vlasak, Johnson, J. Herman - Vagner

Zlin - Pilsen 3:4
B: Balastik 2, Rachunek - Frolo, J. Kovář, J. Hanzlik, Sykora

The Indians succumbed to the outsider of the league

The inconvincible performances of the Pilsen hockey team have been continuing. The Indians dropped in Kladno after penalty shots. The Pilsen team buoyed up the first unit Sykora, Straka, Vlasak that chalked up three goals. The deadlock was broken by the young Kafka after five minutes of the game. Afterwards Martin Straka tied the game, but in the start of the middle period Kafka scored again. Then Tomas Vlasak got the equalizer and in the 34th minute Petr Sykora netted the third goal and the visiting team took the lead. Pilseners did not hold the victory because Martin Latal hit the bull´s eye in the 51th minute. Then the Indians were lucky after Treille´s shot to the post. The game came to the overtime but the score did not change. The winning goal netted Jaroslav Kalla in penalty shots, the home team won the first bout in the league season. In the next round Pilsen will face Mlada Boleslav in CEZ Arena.

Kladno – Pilsen 4:3 after penalty shots (1:1, 1:2, 1:0 – 0:0)
Goals and assistances: 6. Kafka (Toman), 23. Kafka (Toman), 51. Látal (Kuchler, Procházka), rozhodující nájezd Kalla – 9. Straka (Vlasák, Sýkora), 27. Vlasák (Straka, Slaney), 34. Sýkora (Vlasák, Benák). Referees: Turčan, Lacina – Bádal, Pouzar. Penalties: 9:10. Goals on the powerplay: 2:1. Spectators: 2051.

Kladno: Cikánek – Kameš, Drtina, Piskáček, Toman, Procházka, Šmach, Růžička – Treille, Patera, Kafka – Valský, Kalla, Bělohlav – Látal, Melka, Kuchler – Eberle, Stieler, Gengel – Luňák.

Plzeň: Přikryl – Slaney, Modrý, Jeřábek, Hanzlík, Dresler, Benák, St. Pierre – P. Sýkora, Straka, Vlasák – Lammers, Dvořák, Langfeld – Stránský, Kovář, J. Heřman – Vostřák, Lev, J. Heřman.

Viktoria Pilsen fought out a 1-0 victory in Prague

Viktoria Pilsen footballers are in a sparkling form in this season. Pilsen carved out a 1-0 victory in Eden and the unbeaten streak of Pilsen team has lasted 18 matches! In this season Pilsen has not lose yet, only in the first round tied with Olomouc 2:2. Slavia started more actively than Viktoria and Kisel hit the crossbar after a few minutes. Afterwards the visiting squad forced the pace and in the 17th minute broke the deadlock. The sharpshooter Rezek was fouled in the penalty area and the same player converted the penalty kick. Rezek scored seventh time in this league season. In the second half Slavia got the visiting team under the pressure but Viktoria resisted. At the close of the game Vyhnal blew a clear chance. Viktoria´s coach Vrba admitted that the victory was in luck. "Slavia played actively, more emphatically than us. This victory was in luck," claimed Pavel Vrba.

SK Slavia Prague - FC Viktoria Pilsen 0:1
Poločas: 0:1
Branka: 17. Rezek (PK)
ŽK: Hubáček, Belaid, Vyhnal, Kisel - Navrátil, Bakoš, Rajtoral
Rozhodčí: Franěk - Štěrba, Koval
Diváci: 6133
Slavia: Zlámal - Janda (90. Vomáčka), Koubský, Ragued, Hubáček - M. Černý, Kisel, Dembélé (78. J. Černý), Belaid - Vyhnal, Hora (85. Petrák). Trenér: Petrouš.
Viktoria: Pavlík - Rajtoral, Navrátil, Bystroň, Limberský - Petržela (88. Brezinský), Rada, Horváth, Rezek - Jiráček (81. Ďuriš), Bakoš (69. Střihavka). Trenér: Vrba.

The Indians outclassed Litvinov

Pilsen hockey team made a reparation for the friday match against Liberec on Sunday. The Indians routed Benzina Litvinov 6:1 and delighted 6 000 people in the home crowd. The home team got Litvinov under the pressure in the first period. Goaltender Franek made 18 saves during the first period but only John Lammers beat him from the left wing. On the other hand, Dusan Salficky in the home goal did not make a save! "Our performance in the first period was really horrible," claimed Jiri Kucera, the assistant of the coach. Litvinov started the middle period more actively than the first, but did not score. In the middle of the game the Canadian back John Slaney increased the lead on the powerplay. Afterwards matador Tomas Vlasak was free to ice. Firstly he scored after veteran Vostrak´s attack and 39 seconds before the horn scored to an empty net after a quick combination. In the 43th minute hosting Martin Jenacek chalked up a face-saving goal. But the Indians controlled the bout. In the 54th minute Nickolas Johnson beat Franek again. And a few seconds before the end captain Straka drew a line under the match. Pilsen team deservedly defeated Litvinov and now will play in Vitkovice and the next round in Pardubice.

Plzeň – Litvínov 6:1 (1:0, 3:0, 2:1)
Goals and assistances: 17. Lammers (Langfeld, Dresler), 30. Slaney (Vlasák, Jan Kovář), 35. Vlasák (Vostřák), 40. Vlasák (Jan Kovář, Straka), 54. Johnson (Modrý, Lammers), 60. Straka (Vlasák, Vostřák) – 43. Jenáček (Jánský, V. Hübl). Referees: Fraňo, Mikula – Gebauer, Lederer. Powerplays: 6:4, moreover Maxa (Litvínov) 10 min misconduct penalty. Goals on powerplay: 3:0. Shorhanded goals: 1:0. Onlookers: 6036.

Plzeň: Salfický – Slaney, Jiří Hanzlík, J. Jeřábek, Modrý, St. Pierre, Frolo, Dresler – Vostřák, Straka, Vlasák – M. Heřman, Jan Kovář, Dvořák – Langfeld, Lammers, Johnson – Stránský, Tvrdík, J. Heřman – od 44. navíc Obdržálek. Trenér: Jelínek.

Litvínov: Franěk – Kroupa, Švarný, Gula, Jareš, Černošek, Kubát, Skuhrovec – Lukeš, V. Hübl, Kubinčák – J. Černý, Gerhát, Jenáček – Jánský, Vopat, Bojer – Majdan, Rindoš, Maxa. Trenér: Reichel.

Pilsen mastered a breathtaking derby

8139 fans at CEZ Arena were watching an amazing battle between Pilsen and Karlovy Vary. The Indians defeated its rival after a breathtaking clash 6:5. A banner with the President Trophy was erected before the game. The Indians put the squeeze on the visiting team in the start of the game. After 37 seconds Jan Kovar beat goaltender Sablik firstly. But that was not all. In the third minute scored from a rebound and Pilsen led by two goals. Then Vary threaten home team with Kumstat´s shot to the post. And at the close of the first period the experienced Hruska cut the lead. After a fairytale beginning of the game the middle period was washout for the Indians. Petr Gregorek scored on the power play and drew level of the bout. But after a few seconds later American Johnson chalked up a go-ahead goal. But Petr Gregorek stunned the home team by other hit on the power play. All of a sudden Karlovy Vary dominated the ice and captain Skuhravy shot an unstoppable shot to beat Prikryl again. But Tomas Vlasak got the equalizer in the middle of the game. Karlovy Vary shocked the Indians and the home crowd in the same minute. After a fatal mistake of the home defense all alone Hruska got the visiting squad into the lead. Two minutes later Stransky blew the opportunity to tie the game. Afterwards Pilseners had bad luck twice. The visiting Hrebejk stopped the disc on the goal line and in a few moments Johnson hit the post. In the last period Hruska could complete his hattrick, but Prikryl made a stopp. The home crowd exploded in the 59th minute when Nickolas Johnson chalked up his second goal on the power play. And in the fantastic finish of the game captain Straka got the game winner on another power play. The Indians upset Vary in the breathtaking derby a won the season´s opener 6:5.

Pilsen – Karlovy Vary 6:5 (2:1, 2:4, 2:0)
Goals and assistances: 1. Jan Kovář (Vlasák), 3. J. Heřman (Hanzlík), 23. Johnson (Hanzlík), 30. Vlasák (Hanzlík, Straka), 59. Johnson (Straka, Slaney), 60. Straka (Kovář, Vlasák) – 20. Hruška (Sailer, Gřegořek), 22. Gřegořek (Nosek), 25. Gřegořek (Nosek), 26. Skuhravý (Kumstát), 30. Hruška (Dej, Košťál). Referees: Šír, Husička – Poruba, Vengřín. Penalties: 7:8, Goals on power play: 2:2. Spectators: 8139. The best players: Johnson - Gřegořek

Pilsen: Přikryl – Jiří Hanzlík, Modrý, Slaney, St. Pierre, Dresler, Frolo, Hucl – Jan Kovář, Straka, Vlasák – Lammers, Langfeld, Johnson – Stránský, M. Heřman, Dvořák – Vostřák, Obdržálek, J. Heřman – od 44. navíc Petruška. Coach: Jelínek.

K. Vary: Sáblík – Čutta, Nosek, Kokko, Parýzek, Gřegořek, Dobroň, Prošek, Sloboda – Kumstát, Skuhravý, Hřebejk – Hruška, Dej, Košťál – Saarinen, Pech, Sailer – Ciganov, Melenovský, Zaťovič. Coach: Stavjaňa.

Pilsen still dominates the league after routing Usti nad Labem

7425 people in home crowd were watching the record-breaking Viktoria´s victory in the independent Czech league yesterday. Pilsen outmatched the novice team Usti nad Labem 7:0 in the 8th league round and still reigns the Czech league. Home team got the league outsider down by fast and combinative play. The league leader opened the score already after four minutes of the game. After Bakos´ assistance Daniel Kolar broke the deadlock. Afterwards the visiting squad had the only shooting chance but Janu missed the post. Then Viktoria dominated on the turf. Defender Zacharias commited a fault and all alone Marek Bakos increased the lead. In a few moments agile Bakos passed Petrzela and he beat the goalkeeper Novak again. At the close of the first half Valenta commited a foul in the penalty area and captain Horvath converted the penalty kick. That was not all by far. David Limbersky scored from an acute angle. In the 58th minute Kolar chalked up his second goal in the clash. The Pilsen exhibition ended by Navratil´s goal after a free kick. Then standing ovation were in Struncovy sady. "Pilsen team deservedly won. We have different ambitions than the home team," declared Habanec, the coach of Usti. "I am satisfied that too many people came to the stadium. I hope they will come again. We played a great game today," claimed Pavel Vrba, the coach of the league leader.

Viktoria Plzeň - Ústí nad Labem 7:0 (4:0)
Goals: 4. a 58. Kolář, 26. Bakoš, 34. Petržela, 43. Horváth from penalty kick, 49. Limberský, 67. Navrátil. Referees: Bílek - Mencl, Ubias. Yellow cards: Valenta (Ústí). Onlookers: 7425 (sellout).

Pilsen: Pavlík - Rajtoral, Navrátil, Bystroň (46. Ševinský), Limberský (55. Jiráček) - Petržela, Kolář, Rada, Horváth, Rezek - Bakoš (69. Ďuriš). Trenér: Vrba.

Usti nad Labem: Novák - Polák, Džuban, M. Valenta, Janů - Franc (76. Hyčka), Doležal (60. Kraut), Zachariáš, Martykán, Volek (46. Benčík) - Jindráček. Trenér: Habanec.

Vondrasek and Tomanova domineered over players U15

TK Slavia Pilsen staged a traditional "A" category tournament of players U15 under the name of Nike Junior Tour. Jaroslav Vondrasek dominated among boys. The player of I. CLTK Prague did not lose a set, he overplayed the first seeded Staubert 6:1,6:4 in the semifinals! The right-handed player lost only three games in the final encounter with Derkas. Vondrasek added another success, he passed through the doubles final on nationals U15. Nikola Tomanova from Slavia Orlova triumphed among girls. In doubles, pairing Rikl and Staubert among boys and duo Hrabalova with Kustkova gained the titles.

Boys- semifinals:
Vondrášek (3. - I. ČLTK Praha) - Štaubert (1 - TK Sparta Praha) 6:1, 6:4
Děrkas (2. - TK AGROFERT Prostějov) - Orlita (TK SK Zlín) 7:6(4), 6:1

Finals:
Vondrášek (3. - I. ČLTK Praha) - Děrkas (2. - TK AGROFERT Prostějov) 6:2, 6:1

Doubles final:
Rikl, Štaubert (oba TK Sparta Praha) - Kellovský, Vondrášek (TK AGROFERT Prostějov, I. ČLTK Praha) 7:6(5), 6:3

Girls - semifinals:
Mayerová (1. - TK Precolor Plus Přerov) - Hrabalová (5. - TK AGROFERT Prostějov) 5:7, 7:6(5), 7:5
Tomanová (6. - TK Slavia Orlová) - Kolodziejová (8. - I.ČLTK Praha) 6:4, 6:0

Finals:
Tomanová (6. - TK Slavia Orlová) - Mayerová (1. - TK Precolor Plus Přerov) 6:3, 6:2

Doubles final:
Hrabalová, Kůstková (TK AGROFERT Prostějov, Severočeská tenisová o.s.) - Vrbenská, Žovincová (obě TK Sparta Praha) 7:6(2), 7:6(1)

Pilsen defeated tenacious Znojmo to gain summer cup

Pilsen hockey team chalked up a highly-valued success before start of the season. The Indians toughed out Znojmo´s testing in the final and fought out the first victory in the summer Tipsport Cup in history. Both teams entered the match boldly. The young Stransky appeared in the first scoring chance, but he did not beat Horcicka in Znojmo´s goal. Afterwards the line Lammers-Kovar-Johnson ousted Znojmo under the pressure. The first named shot from near but outstanding Horcicka stopped the puck again. In a few minutes visiting Hradecky blew two shooting chances. Josh Langfeld did not follow through his backhanded fake a few minutes later. The first period ended by an imposing Riha´s shot to the crossbar. The home team started more actively the middle period but Moravians resisted. On the contrary, Znojmo had a big opportunity to break the deadlock. Znojmo outnumbered home team after a fast counter but Prikryl closed the door. The goaltender´s bout continued. Horcicka stopped Vlasak and Straka´s chances and the away squad opened the score. Tomas Hradecky tipped the puck into home team´s net. And after Vlasak and Straka´s misfires Pilseners had only twenty minutes to tie the game. Home players finally beat Horcicka in the last period. In the 42th minute emphatic Johnson got the equalizer. Six minutes later Martin Herman netted a go-ahead goal. The hosting team did not capitulate. A few minutes later Prikryl made an unbelievable stop against Beroun´s clear scoring chance. After it tireless Hradecky beat Prikryl but the post saved home team. Znojmo gathered its strenght and ousted the Indians under the pressure. Tomas Vrba got the empty netter a few seconds before the final horn. Pilsen started overtime on powerplay and it was the clutch. In the second minute of overtime captain Straka scored the game winner after Vlasak´s brilliant pass. Afterwards Pilsen´s celebration could begin. The home crowd applauded both teams. HC Pilsen 1929 gained the cup for the first time, Znojmo lost its third final match of four in cup´s history.

HC Pilsen 1929 - Orli Znojmo 3:2pp (0:0, 0:1, 2:1 - 1:0)
Goals and assistances: 42. Johnson (Lammers), 48. M. Herman, 62. Straka (Vlasak, Langsfeld) - 37. Hradecky (Plasek), 60. Vrba (Lattner). Referees: Frano, Jerabek - Charvat, Pouzar. Poweplays: 5:4. Goals on powerplay: 1:0. Spectators: 3 432.

Pilsen: Prikryl - Jerabek, Modry, Slaney, Jiri Hanzlik, Dresler, Frolo, Hucl - Langfeld, M. Straka, Vlasak - Lammers, Jan Kovar, Johnson - Stransky, M. Herman, Dvorak - Vostrak, Obdrzalek, J. Herman

Znojmo: Horcicka - Lattner, Stach, Kania, Klimes, Pospisil, David, Kolafa - Ríha, Haman, Plasek - Hradecky, Beroun, Vrba - Podesva, Stanek, Videlka - Bartos, Trojan

Viktoria got past Most in Ondrasovka Cup

Viktoria´s footballers are in a great form in this season. Pilsen team outscored toothless Most in its cup´s opening match 4:1 and went through to the next round. Most defeated Karlovy Vary in the first round, while Pilsen had bye as a major league team. Pilsen entered the clash vigorously and Bakos broke the deadlock after ten minutes of the game. Afterwards 1150 spectators watched two Rezek´s scoring opportunities. The leading scorer of Gambinus league hit the crossbar, in a few moments goalkeeper Palecek made a great save. But Pilsen increased its lead presently. After a scrummage in home penalty area Tomas Rada beat the goalkeeper. And that was not all. Pilsen increased the spread after Bakos brilliant shot. The shocked home footballers gave up another goal soon. At first Rezek hit the post for the second time in the clash, but Slovak Bakos netted the fourth Viktoria´s goal and completed his hattrick! "In the first half, we confirmed our position of the favourite," declared coach Vrba. In the second half, Viktoria was holding its lead and the pace was slackening. In the 85th minute Danoski caged a face-saving goal. Viktoria, the defending champion of the cup, started vigorously its way to the success.

FK Baník Most – FC Viktoria Pilsen 1:4 (0:4).
B: 84. Danoski – 13., 28. a 37. Bakoš, 22. Rada. Referees: Kocourek - Kovařík, Koval. Yellow cards: Bednář, Bohata (Most)

Most: Paleček - Jedinák (78. Christof), Lafrance, Hofmann, Onyango, Danoski, Červenka (39. M. Knakal), Bednář, Jendruščák, Franěk (57. Rusetski), Bohata.

Plzeň: Pavlík - Rajtoral, Bystroň (59. Brezinský), Navrátil, Jiráček - Rada - Petržela (59. Hruška), Horváth, Kolář (82. Sladký), Rezek - Bakoš.

A new offensive ace is coming up to Pilsen!

An 33-year old Josh Langfeld is another offensive ace in Pilsen team. An experienced Langfeld signed up a one-year contract. Josh Langfeld should play in the first unit side by side with Vlasak and Straka. "Josh arrived from Detroit and now he is training with the team," declerad Milan Tichy, the sports director of the club. The American forward used to play for Ottawa, San Jose, Boston, Detroit a Nashville in the most prestigious league in the world, in NHL. The last two seasons he played for German Frankurt. An ambitious Pilsen team is thinking of the top of the league table. "We have a better team than last year so there is a hope," enounced Martin Straka, playing general manager and the captain of the squad. "Josh is probably the last novice in the team," added Tichy. Other forward, go-ahead Petr Obdrzalek also will play in Pilsen team in this season. On the other hand, after Hvila with Tvrdik, Jaroslav Kracik has to look for a new contract.

Pilsen Indians triumphed in Germany

Pilsen hockey team succeeded in German Weiswasser and won a tournament of three teams. Indians overclassed a local minor league squad 9:2 and the day after the match beat Polish national team 3:2. The home team outfaced Pilsen only in the fist period, then Czech team hammered its opponent. In the seventh minute Martin Herman opened the score but Forgie squared the score after a Canadian cooperation with Rory. Yet Pilsen won the first period thanks to Dvorak´s hit. Grosh tied the game for the last time, but Pilsen gained a lead after Johnson´s goal. After passing 27 seconds veteran Vostrak increased the lead. Vlasak chalked up the jubilee fifth goal of hosting team. 71 seconds passed in the last period and go-ahead Kovar beat goaltender McDonald again and two minutes later Dvorak recorded another goal. In a few moments agile Jan Kovar got on the scoresheet for the second time. Rookie Pavel Sedlacek chalked up his first goal among adults and crowned the exhibition of Pilsen team. The next day Pilsen fought a duel against Poland. The most important moments occured in the middle period. Firstly an emphatic back Frolo was sent to the penalty box for boarding (2 minutes + 10 minutes misconduct penalty). Poland team did not use the powerplay but Rzeszutko broke a tie in time 25:54. In the 33th minute an experienced forward Vostrak scored on powerplay. Afterwards Petr Obdrzalek beat the goalkeeper after Straka and Modry´s passes. In the same minute rookie Lev hit a go-ahead goal. Polish team did not capitulate and Laszkiewicz kept Polish team in play. However, Pilsen held its lead and chalked up the second victory in Weiswasser. On friday Pilsen will challenge Znojmo in Tipsport Cup final.

EHC Lausitzer Füchse - HC Pilsen 1929 2:9 (1:2, 1:3, 0:4)
Goals: 7. M. Herman, 18. Dvorak, 35. Johnson, 36. Vostrák, 39. Vlasak, 42. Kovar, 44. Dvorak, 46. Kovar, 48. Sedlacek - 11. Forgie, 27. Grosh. Penalties: 4:3. Goals on powerplay: 0:1. Short-handed goals: 0:1.

Polsko - HC Plzeň 1929 2:3 (0:0, 2:3, 0:0)
Goals: 26. Rzeszutko, 37. Laszkiewicz - 33. Vostrak, 35. Obdrzalek, 35. Lev. Penalties: 2:4, moreover Frolo 10 minut misconduct penalty. Goals on poweplay: 0:1.

Pilsen "B" team suffered an unfortunate loss

Pilsen team was playing an unfortunate game in the fifth round of the minor league. Pilseners have not won so far and they did not succeed even in Ovcary. Pilsen squad suffered a loss although netted three goals. Two of them were own goals. Slumping Pilsen farm could count on Strihavka, Zurek and Sevinsky from "A" team. And third named Sevinsky was the unfortunate figure of the clash. In the first half Vitous and Broz´s shots are worth mentioning. In the opening of the second half talented Darida broke the deadlock. After an hour of the game Vitous blew a chance for the second goal. Afterwards two unlucky Sevinsky´s moments happened. His two own goals meant that slumping Pilsen farm team lost the game. "It is an incredible bad luck. Sevinsky belonged to the best players on the pitch. Sadly, even that can happen," declared coach of Pilsen Jiri Skala.

TJ Sokol Ovcary - FC Viktoria Pilsen B 2:1
Half time 0:0
Goals: 67. Sevinsky own goal, 89. Sevinsky own goal - 53. Darida
Yellow cards: 0:1
Spectators: 290
Referees: Slavicek - Hales, Sob.
Viktoria B: Houdek - Novy (72. Mudra), Sevinsky, Broz, Dvořak - Zurek, Sladky, Vitous, Darida, Presl - Strihavka. Coaches: Skala, Lepeška

Kladno succeeded in Pilsen in final repeat

The first round of the jubilee 20th Czech top hockeyball league has begun. The repeat of the last season´s final was watched by fans in Plzen-Kosutka. Pilseners won five from six summer friendly matches, they suffered a loss only against Oberwil Rebells. Kladno does not belong to Pilsen´s favourite opponents. After all, Pilseners outrivaled Alpiq Kladno only in four cases from last twelve games. Both squads will miss several clutch players. “We will travel to Pilsen with new players Wrobel and Stepanik. On the other hand, Kopecky, Sykora, Trcka and Tyburec will not play for us,“ claimed Drahomir Kadlec, the coach of the defending Czech champion before the clash. Big changes have begun also in last year´s runner-up. Rookie Petr Mikl will guard the goal instead of experienced Sulan. The team left Pospisil, Stulc, Komanec and Rousal as well. On the other side, go-ahead rookies Michal Prucha, Lukas Hofmeister a Petr Gronka and Ondrej Krpal form farm team will be playing for Pilsen squad. The beginning of the bout was not too attractive but Kladno managed to build a two-goal lead in the first period. Martin Stahl chalked up his first goal in the league. The clock was showing 9:20. Pilseners had a few scoring chances, but they conceded a second goal. David Rejthar scored from a rebound shot. Pilsen declined opponent´s lead on a powerplay. Michal Edl scored during the traffic in front of the net. Then goaltender Mikl made brilliant saves against Honicky and Prihoda. But Martin Nedved fired a shot past Mikl from the blue line. The end of the game was very emotional. At first, Adam Vagner cut the rival´s lead by one goal. In an absolute end of the clash home Marian Juracek attacked Daniel Hnizdil and was expelled. “It is very difficult to play without clutch players. Prucha, Hofmeister played well but he cannot replace players who have been playing the top competition for a long time,“ was disappointed coach Kurfürst.

1. round:
Pilsen - Kladno 2:3 (0:2, 1:0, 1:1)
Goals and assistances: 17:04 Edl (Arnet), 43:58 Vágner (Kadaně) - 9:20 Stahl(Tvarůžek), 13:41 Rejthar (Štěpáník), 33:44 Nedvěd (Honický, Wróbel) Referees: Vokurka, Kadlec. Poweplays: 5:7, moreover Juráček (Pilsen) was expelled. Goals on powerplay: 2:1. Onlookers: 160. Shots on goal: 35:36.
Pilsen: Mikl - Kadaně, Edl, Hofmeister, Slanec, Juráček, Kavalír - Kejř O., Arnet, Průcha - J. Kejř, Chowaniec, Regner - Krásný, Vágner, Krpal.
Kladno: Jirotka - Soukup, Kudela, Honický, Nedvěd, Dědič - Rejthar, Topolánek, Štěpáník - Příhoda, Hnízdil, Wróbel - Polívka, Tvarůžek, Stahl.

Doubravka succumbed to Sokolov

Senco Doubravka, a team playing the division, lost in the second round of the Ondrasovka Cup. Sokolov playing the second Czech league drubbed Senco Doubravka 3:0 and will play probably against Sparta Prague in the next round. Home team could not count on injured stopper Novak. Doubravka did not play a poor game. Home forward Simr missed the cage in the first half. Sokolov struck after half an hour. Podrazky was all alone and nervelessly opened the score. Two minutes later the same footballer beat the goalkeeper again. Fifteen minutes before the full time a substituting player Javorsky got on the scoresheet and closed down the score. "We created four scoring chances in the first half and we scored two goals. We wanted to challenge Sparta which we managed," satisfied coach of Sokolov Stanislav Purkart claimed.

Senco Doubravka – Baník Sokolov 0:3 (0:2)
Goals: 32. a 34. Podrazky, 75. Javorsky. Referee: Patak. Yellow cards: 1:0. Onlookers: 150.

Senco Doubravka: Hronik (75. Hasenoherl) – Rezac (80. Pondelik), P. Krejci, Svec, Strajt – Duchek (46. Petrzelka), Juda, Sykora, Meszaros, Stverak – Simr. Coach Karel Krejci.

Banik Sokolov: Zacharda – Kaplan, Studik, Knakal, Hanzlik – Podrazky, Pilar (73. Javorsky), Cada, Dittrich (55. Duchnic) – Silhan (63. Blazek), Mlika. Coach Stanislav Purkart.

Pech maintained a chance on Barum rally

Vaclav Pech and Petr Uhel, the crew of EuroOil team, fought out sixth position on Barum rally in Zlin and ended on second place in nationals. Barum Czech rally is the part of both European Championship and IRC Intercontinental Rallye Challenge. There were record-breaking 27 cars in S2000 class. Pech and Uhel settled on the sixth place after the first stage and were in the lead in nationals. Then Pilseners experienced a few of awkward moments. "We had a puncture," Pilsner racer said. Rally Pribram, the last race in the series, will decide a winner. The fans are looking forvard to the race. Valousek in Fabia S2000 or Pech in Mitshubishi? Only these two racers can gain the title. Pech won Pribram rally in the past four years.

Bolevec will continue in major league

Bolevec team will take part in major league although they ended last season in relegation zone. "Bohemians Prague 1905 canceled their registration in the league and we will take their place," explained Pravda, president of the club. A few changes happened in Pilsen-Bolevec team. The squad has a new coach who is Jan Sperta. Bolevec left a capped player Michal Krysl (to Munich) and Michal Dvorak. On the other hand, a longtime capped player Petr Bodnar is a new player in Bolevec. Pilsen team will face President Prague on Sunday.

Viktoria overclassed Chrast

Viktoria Pilsen invited a minor league team Spartak Chrast for a friendly match. Pilsen squad confirmed its form and role of the favourite and hammered Chrast 11:0. Pavel Vrba´s team tallied eight goals in the first half. Both Strihavka and Bakos netted four goals and Jiracek, Hruska and Rajtoral chalked up one goal.

FC Viktoria Pilsen - Spartak Chrast 11:0 (8:0)
Goals: Strihavka 4, Bakos 4, Jiracek, Hruska, Rajtoral

Line-up: L.Krbecek - Rajtoral, Brezinsky, Bystron, Jiracek - Zurek, Darida, Rada, Hruska - Strihavka, Bakos. Substituted players: Sevinsky, Navratil, Limbersky, Petrzela, Kolar, Sladky

Pilsen deservedly beat Trinec and will play the final

The winner of 2009/2010 regular season can gain another success. HC Pilsen 1929 overcame Ocelari Trinec 3:1 and will face Znojmo in the final. Pilsen team started the bout actively and Modry shot on goal already in the first minute. A few minutes later goalkeeper Hamerlik cought both Herman´s deflection and Dresler´s thunderbolt. Then Dvorak and Stransky ended a boring part of the game and home team played a powerplay. At the end of the period Hanzlik hit the post. After a scoreless period home crowd could cry out "goal" in the 27th minute. Dvorak won a face-off and passed Martin Herman who placed. Varada could get an equalizing goal soon but netminder Prikryl made a brilliant save. Then Canadian Lammers was on a clear and goalkeeper Hamerlik made a perfect glove save. In a few moments John Lammers wasted a penalty shot and Trinec tied the game on the powerplay. A traffic in front of the Prikryl´s net did not end by a goal but a few seconds later Bryan McGregor drew level of the clash. Pavel Vostrak could give back Pilsen´s lead but an outstanding Hamerlik did not concede a goal. The score changed on another powerplay. An ageless Martin Straka passed Tomas Vlasak and he scored from a rebound shot. In the 45th minute an agile Lammers cut a dash. He tallied a goal after an individual action. A few minutes before the final horn Hudec, Polansky, Dvorak and Frolo were expelled for fighting. Pilsen maintained its lead and deservedly advanced to the final. "Both teams wanted to go through but we overplayed our rival," was satisfied Jelinek´s assistent Milan Razym.

HC Pilsen 1929 – Oceláři Třinec 3:1 (0:0, 2:1, 1:0)

Goals: 27. M. Herman, 39. Vlasak, 45. Lammers – 34. McGregor. Referees: Frano, Sindler – Charvat, Bejcek. Spectators: 1948.

PILSEN: Přikryl – Jiří Hanzlík, Modrý, Slaney, St. Pierre, Dresler, Frolo – Vostřák, Straka, Vlasák – Lammers, Jan Kovář, Johnson – Stránský, M. Heřman, Dvořák – Obdržálek, Kracík, J. Heřman – od 44. minuty navíc Lev.

TŘINEC: Hamerlík – Hrabal, S. Hudec, Lojek, Seman, Cartelli, Zíb, Vágner, od 24. navíc Kania – Kohn, Sakrajda, M. Růžička – Varaďa, Bonk, Adamský – McGregor, Polanský, Hampl – Czuy, V. Polák, Mičulka

HC Pilsen 1929 will chalenge Trinec tonight

Pilsner hockey-players will clash Ocelari Trinec in CEZ Arena tonight. The game will start untraditionally at 5:05 pm. A winner of the match-up will face Znojmo in final match. Yesterday, Znojmo eliminated Mlada Boleslav in Metrostav Arena on penalty shots 2:1. Pilsen will challenge a team playing in sparkling form. Trinec have been playing 15 bouts in summer and only three lost, during which time they won tournaments in Poland and Slovakia. Outstanding players such as Varada, Bonk, Cartelli, Hudec, Kohn or Duba are wearing opponent´s jersey. And Martin Adamsky, of course. Erstwhile player of Pilsen squad left the team before this season after nine long years. Both teams have a few players they can not play tonight. Benak, Jerabek and Ruzicka in home team and Lefebvre, Peterek, Kveton and Kveton on rival´s side. A winner of the summer tournament will gain 500 thousand crowns, a finalist 300 thousand.

Finished: Kreuziger will race for Astana

The best Czech cycler Roman Kreuziger will leave Italian team Liquigas and will race for Kazakh racing stable Astana. “I needed a change. New people, new motivation“ claimed Kreuziger on his websites. Astana confirmed this information. "I am happy that we concluded a contract with Kreuziger. He will race for our racing stable from next season." Native of Pilsen signed a two year contract. The ninth cyclist of recent Tour de France should take Contador´s place in Astana because phenomenal Alberto Contador will race for Saxo Bank. Kazakh Vinokurov will belong to Kreuziger´s team-mate. 36 years old Vinokurov, leader and chief of Astana, is going to racing one season any more.

Viktoria Pilsen´s farm is slumping

Whereas Viktoria Pilsen is leading Gambrinus league after seven rounds, Viktoria Pilsen´s farm is dropping away. A team comprising young Pilsner players is off form. Viktoria has gained only one point for a tie game and lies in relegation zone. Pilseners suffered a beating in Chomutov in the opening match. Chomutov overplayed Pilsen clearly 5:2. In the second bout they drew with Kraluv Dvur 1:1. Viktoria was near to victory, but Vanecek blew a penalty in the end of the game. Next clash Pilsen lost in Prague against Vltavin 1:2. Pilsen was leading for seventy minutes, but home team nipped 2:1. Referees made a few mistakes in the game, when did not see two clear fouls by home footballers in penalty area. And in the last match Pilsen entertained Kunice, but Viktoria played poor game and finally lost 0:2. Viktoria will challenge Ovcary in the next bout.

Balner and Ptacnikova fought out the first year of “Pilsner pole“

The first year of “Pilsner pole“ took place in the Republic Square. Athletes of Dukla Prague gained all medals among men. Michal Balner performed the record jump (560 cm) and fought out the title. Jan Kudlicka gained the second place and Stepan Janacek the third position. Jirina Ptacnikova won clearly among women. A pole-vaulter of Olymp Prague and the native of Pilsen jumped 440 cm. The second place belongs to Iva Brandova from AK Skoda Pilsen and Tereza Slezova from USK Prague ended at third place.

Viktoria romped to victory and has four-point spread at top of the table

Seven matches, six victories and a tie. It is Viktoria Pilsen´s outstanding overall in this season. Pilsen maintained its invincibility in the seventh round in Ceske Budejovice. Budejovice did not lost before this match, but Viktoria blanked its opponent and scored three times. Moreover, a novice in the team Pavlik held the second clean sheet in a row. Viktoria Pilsen has not conceded a goal for 367 minutes! But defence is not the only Pilsen weapon. Pilsen boasts the best offence in the league scoring seventeen goals. The first scoring chance had home Mejzlik, but he missed the net. After half an hour Petrzela shot above the crossbar. After a while goalkeeper Kucera fouled near to penalty area but Horvath did not succeed with dead ball situation. In the second half Budejovice became convinced about the best offence in the league. After Rajtoral´s cross Daniel Kolar opened the score. Home team had a corner kick seven minutes later but hosting Pilsen scored. Kolar passed to running Rezek and he chalked up his sixth goal in the season. Daniel Kolar cut a dash with his second goal in the 72th minute. Petrzela cross-kicked and Kolar placed. Then Pilsner fans threw explosives at the field and the match was abandoned for a while. Home Ondrasek fell down in the penalty box in the end of the clash and referee Zelinka showed him the second yellow card. Thanks to the victory Pilsen has a four-point spead at top of the league table.

Dynamo České Budějovice - Viktoria Plzeň 0:3 (0:0).
Goals: 50. a 72. Kolář, 57. Rezek. Referees: Zelinka - Pelikán, Lakomý. Yellow cards: Černák, Kučera, Lengyel, Ondrášek - Pavlík, Bystroň. Red card: 78. Ondrášek (Budějovice). Spectators: 4082.

České Budějovice: Kučera - Laštovka, Horejš, Lencevič, Žižka - Mezlík (66. Sedláček), Černák (66. Pecka), Otepka, Lengyel, Hudson (90. Rakovan) - Ondrášek. Trenér: Šilhavý.

Plzeň: Pavlík - Rajtoral, Navrátil, Bystroň, Limberský - Petržela (89. Střihavka), Kolář (83. Bakoš), Rada, Horváth, Jiráček (80. Ďuriš) - Rezek. Trenér: Vrba.

Viktoria achieved a victory at Letna in five years

FC Viktoria Pilsen, the leader of Czech top competition, confirmed its position at Letna stadium. Pilsen defeated struggling Sparta Prague thanks to Jiracek´ s goal in the sixth league round. Pilsen leads the league with sixteen points in the league table, the second Olomouc loses two points and Sparta even seven. New Viktoria´s goaltender Pavlik guarded the goal. Zurek and Duris, the other assets of Pilsen team, warmed the bench. Home Sparta wanted to save its face after a beating with Zilina. Key players Matejovsky, Sionko and Wilfried appeared in the line-up. Viktoria had the first shooting chance after five minutes of the game, but Blazek made a brilliant save. Then two Pilsner breaks ended by offside, but those were mistakes from a line referee. In the 18th minute Sionko´ s head-butt missed the net. Sparta had two corner kicks in the end of the first half, but without a scoring opportunity. The start of the second half was not too attractive. The clutch happened after an hour of the match. Captain Horvath passed Jiracek and he scored from penalty area. Sparta was struggling, but desired for an equalizer. Eight minutes before the full time Rajtoral saved Pilsen after Sionko´s head-butt. A few minutes later Vachousek missed the post and sharpshooter Wilfried wasted a scoring chance. Pilsen won at Letna stadium in five years and holds the first position in the league table.

“ The match was carved out. We were luckier than Sparta today. I am very glad that we maintained the victory,“ happy coach Pavel Vrba claimed.

AC Sparta Prague – FC Viktoria Pilsen 0:1

half time: 0:0. goal: 60. Jiracek. Yellow cards: Adiaba – Pavlik, Petrzela, Bystron. Spectators: 7943.

Sparta: Blazek - Adiaba, Brabec, Repka, Krob - Sionko, Matejovský, Hoheneder (71. Hejda), Kucka (54. Vachousek), Jeslinek (71. Kweuke) – Wilfried.

Plzeň: Pavlik - Rajtoral, Navratil, Bystron, Limbersky – Petrzela (86. Sevinský), Kolar, Rada, Horvath (78. Bakos), Jiracek (66. Strihavka) – Rezek.

Marsoun won clearly West Bohemian “A“ tournament

From August 10-15 this year the only tennis tournament of “A“ category took place. The early round of the tournament took place in TK Skoda Pilsen, since the quaterfinals the tournament moved to Horsovsky Tyn. A victor gained 200 points for Czech ranking, a runner-up 140. The tournament started by the qualification battles, where Lukas Marsoun, future winner of the tournament, played. Top seeded players in main draw, Kamenik and Suc, lost their first bouts. Nobody form Pilsner players advanced to the last 16. Vojtech Blazek retired in the second round against Zeleny and seeded Stengl lost to Polacek from LTC Modrany. Lukas Marson dominated the tournament. A former winner of the Czech junior championship lost just two games in two qualification matches! And his results in the main draw are unbelievable. He outclassed Javurek, Vrbka, Polacek, Tomiska and Chmelik on his way to the final match. Also Kohout from TK Sparta Prague had no chance and Marsoun won the final 6:1,6:1! The player of LTC Slovan Kladno has been playing two tournaments of Futures category this year, but in Germany lost his first bout and in Poland lost to his compatriot Lojda in the second round. Tomiska with Pultr gained the doubles title, Novy and Luhan from Karlovy Vary fell to Toman, Kamenik in the semifinal clash.

Pilsen crushes its opponents, Litvinov had no chance either

Pilsen team is unstoppable in summer Tipsport Cup! After victories over Chomutov and Slavia Prague, Indians beaten Litvinov decisively 6:1. For the first time, overseas assets Lammers and Johnson appeared in Pilsen line-up. Litvinov played in powerplay after a few minutes of the game, but without a scoring chance. Then Lammers and Johnson gave a good account of themselves, but Hübl did not concede a goal. The scoreline changed in the 12th minute. Nickolas Johnson was emphatic at goalmouth and broke the deadlock. Litvinov had a chance to equalize in two-man advantage, but Kubincak hit Prikryl and then home goalkeeper made a fantastic save against a clear Rindos´s chance. Pilsen increased its lead two minutes after beginning of the second period. Kracik passed exactly on Dresler and he scored. In the 28th minute the home crowd was chanting Vlasak´s name. Vlasak hit the target after a fast breakaway and Lammers´s assistance. Pilsen was on a charge nearly the whole period. Hübl yielded another goal after Dvorak´s shot. In the last period Lammers scored after a combination of the first unit. Prikryl did not maintain his shut-out. Veteran Kubincak scored a consolation goal. Vlasak drew a line under the match a few seconds before the end. Pilsen team is going for a tournament in Dresden.

HC Pilsen 1929 is seventeenth among European clubs!

Just as traditionally, server hockeyarchives.info announced a ranking of European clubs. Pilsen holds the seventeenth place in the ranking after a great last season and victory in the regular season. Pilsen team left behind for instance Spartak or Dynamo Moscou. After a gap year, the top European team is Salavat Yulaev Ufa from Russia. Eaton Pardubice, the winner of the Czech top competition, is placed on eleventh position. The other Czech teams worth mentioning Viktovice, holds 22th position, Zlin 26th and Sparta Prague 31th. The main criterions are difficulty of the league, league results and position of the club in the league table.

Viktoria defeated Slovacko and holds the first place in Czech league

Viktoria Pilsen footballers have been playing great in this league season. Pilsen has been unbeatable so far and only in the first round tied with Olomouc 2:2. Viktoria decisively beaten 3:0 1. FC Slovacko in its fifth season bout and still leads the league with 13 points in the league table. Home team started at a cracking pace and captain Horvath broke the deadline after ten minutes of the game. Pilsen team got Slovacko down with fast and technical play. Away team also had a few chances, but Volesak hit Tichacek in the biggest of them. In the end of the first half Slovacko was under the pressure and Viktoria had five scoring chances. Rada and Petrzela missed the goal and Jiracek, Rada and Horvath´s shots cought goaltender Filipko, the best Slovacko´s player in the clash. Moravians had a major chance after a few minutes of the second half but Vit Valenta missed the net. In the 58th minute sharpshooter Rezek increased Pilsen lead after Kolar´s assistance. This goal was Rezek´s fifth in this season and meant that he was a top scorer in the league. The author of the second goal penetrated the defence and passed Kolar. Kolar scored without a problem to an open net. More than five thousand people in home crowd was chanting to Pilsen play. Viktoria had some other scoring opportunities but score did not change. "We wanted to play an attractive, open football. But it was a naive strategy from me," claimed Miroslav Soukup, coach of away team. Pilsen coach Vrba praised players for the first half. "Twenty minutes of the first half was maybe our best part in the season. The start of the second half was not good from us." said Pavel Vrba.

Pilsen defeated Slavia Praha as well

Pilsen team succeeded also in the second match in summer Tipsport Cup. After an easy victory over Chomutov Pilsen claimed a victory in Prague on Thursday. Both teams started actively and Sklenar had the first opportunity, but away team took the lead. Kracik passed between circles and Lukas Hvila hit the bull´s eye. Pilsen team created a few scoring opportunities but goalie Kopriva closed the door. Praguers tied in the 11th minute. Tomas Svoboda shot right between Prikryl´s pads. Pilsen team did not use a two-man advantage in the middle of the match but scored five minutes later. Jaroslav Kracik caged a goal after a fast breakout and Hvila´s assistance. In the last period, also Slavia did not use a double numercial superiority. Michal Tvrdik drew a line under the match in the 47th minute and Pilsen won in Prague 3:1. Pilsen has not lost in the Cup yet.

A cyclocross legend died

A shocking message came from Kamenice by Prague on Tuesday. Former outstanding cyclocross racer Radomir Simunek died at the age of 48. His wife confirmed this sad message. Simunek used to be a Czech cyclocross icon in the eighties and nineties. He won World Championship among juniors in 1980 and gained two gold medals among adult amateurs. The height of Simunek´s career was the title among professionals in 1991. Thanks to the title Simunek won the traditional survey "The sportsman of the year".

Astana is interested in Kreuziger

Allegedly, the best Czech cyclist Roman Kreuziger is heading for Kazakh racing stable Astana. Kreuziger, 9th cyclist of recent Tour de France, has been raced for Italian team Liquigas. Chcichi, Qunziato, Bennati, Vanotti and Sabatini will probably leave Liquigas. Pilsner racer could take Contador´s place in Astana. Spanish phenomenal racer signed a two-year contract for Saxo Bank. Astana´s chief Vinokurov said: "We are interested in Kreuziger and Mensov." Brothers Andy and Frank Schleck are also a possibility.

Pilsen entered Tipsport Cup successfully

Pilsner hockey players entered the traditional summer Tipsport Cup well. They beaten first-league Chomutov clearly 4:1. Moreover, 30 crowns from each ticket will help flooded areas. Dominik Halmosi appeared in the Pilsen cage because Salficky and Prikryl had small muscle problems. On the other side, Pilsen legend Martin Straka, Modry and Kracik appeared in the Pilsen line-up. Home Pilsen started very actively and created a few scoring chances. Martin Herman scored from a sharp angle. Away team had a chance a few minutes later but they did not use a two-man advantage. Zdenek Skorepa shot to a half-empty net but Halmosi made an incredible save. Pilsen increased the lead in a powerplay. Kovar passed on the blue line and veteran Modry fired a shot past Hanuljak. In the 18th minute rookie Petruska hit the bull´s eye. It was his first goal among adults. Home team was unconcentrated on the start of the second period and Duda cut the lead by two goals. Two minutes later Michal Tvrdik took the last goal in the match down. Pilsen had the match under the control. 1522 onlookers wanted the fifth goal but the score did not change. Pilsen team left three rookies after the clash: Lev (Hradec Kralove), Pitule (Jihlava) and Halmosi (Tabor).

Viktoria beaten Hradec Kralove and still leads the league

Pilsner footballers are in a very good form in this season. Viktoria won in Hradec Kralove in the third league round and still reign the Czech top league. Pilsner coach Vrba made two changes in the line-up. Tichacek guarded the goal instead of Krbecek and experienced Sevinsky played instead of injured Bystron. The first goal opportunity in the bout had home team, but Pilar hit the post. Then Pilsen had a few chances. In the 33th minute Pilar missed the net from a free kick. Viktoria scored eight minutes before the full time. After Horvath´s cross-kick Rada oriented best in the traffic in front of the net - 0:1. Rezek burried penalty kick on start of the second half - 0:2. Hradec Kralove created a lot of scoring opportunities but goalkeeper Tichacek was outstanding. Moreover, sniper Rezek netted his fourth goal in this season in the 82th minute - 0:3. Both coaches said that utilization of scoring chances was the biggest difference. "Hradec played well but did not use its chances," claimed Pilsner coach Vrba. "Our opponent used its opportunities great. We gave them too much space," said Hradec´s coach Kotal.

Pilsen ended in European league after they had lost in Istanbul hell

FC Viktoria Plzen entered the European Cup after long 39 years but their taking part already ended in the third qualification round. After a tie in home match in Prague Pilsen was beaten in rematch in Istanbul. 31 000 home supporters watched a big pressure of home team at the beginning. Pilsen goalie Krbecek cought Delgado´s shot from a free kick. A few minutes later Quaresma broke through the defense but Bystron saved the Pilsen team. Then away team had a few goal opportunities. Kolar blew the biggest scoring opportunity after Jiracek´s cross-kick. Very important situation happened after half an hour. Pilsner defense made a mistake and Quaresma was fouled by Navratil. The referee sent him off the pitch. Besiktas made use of one-man advantage and Portugal star Quaresma scored the first goal. Then the top scorer in the club history Bobo hit the Pilsen goalie from penalty area. In injury time of the first half Jiracek was in a breakway but home goaltender Arikan made a brilliant save. In the 52nd minute Pilsen´s hope faded away. Quaresma was free to pitch and after Limbersky´s faul Pilsen ended the match with nine men. Quaresma, the best player on the pitch, found with a cross-kick absolutely unmarked Delgado – 2:0. The last hit to Pilsen team inflicted Filip Holosko from twenty meters. Pilsen coach Vrba was disappointed. “I am disappointed. Our big mistake and the foul decided the winner.“

Viktoria leads the league after victory over Bohemians

Viktoria Plzen footballers manage the role of favourite and defeated Bohemians Praha 1905 2:1. Both teams did not lose yet. Pilsen did not enforced the pressure because the Bohemians´s defense played without a mistake. First scoring opportunity had home team in the 37th minute. Pilsen captain Horvath shot from a free kick and Bohemians goaltender Marek made a reflexive save and then Jiracek hit the post. The home team took the lead in the closing of the half. Daniel Kolar scored after a brilliant Jiracek´s pass. Pilsen had a few chances in the second half. Scoreline changed after Horvath´s banana kick from a free kick. Bench Nespor scored a goal seven minutes before full time. Experienced home players maintained their lead. Viktoria Plzen reigns the Czech league after three rounds.

Quinzi and De Vroome fought out the European gold

European Championship U14 in Pilsen ended with Sunday´s final matches. “Two best boys and girls of each European country can play in this tournament. The Czech Republic such as hosting country puts four both boys and girls.“ Said manager of Slavia Pilsen Kovarik. Czech players Routa, Stanek, Rohanova and Dvorakova stood out at last year championship. Only Katerina Siniakova (TK Sparta Praha) was succeeded from Czech players in 2010 championship. This talented girl played well on the recent Ex Pilsen Wilson Cup. She went through the draw to the final. On Sunday match Siniakova was beaten 3:6,3:6 by De Vroome from the Netherlands. De Vroome moved better than her opponent during the whole match and Czech player was under the pressure. Other girls did not break through. Among boys, Czech players, Chyba, Krstev and Poljak, were early knocked out. Pilsner hope Dominik Stary lost in the first round to Windahl from Sweden. Boys final between two Italians (12-seeded Baldi and top seeded Quinzi) was the clear issue. Quinzi holds the first position on the European ranking U14 and defeated his mate Baldi easily 6:2,6:1. Boys doubles won Gresk and Majchrzak from Poland, among girls Cascin with Tanfin from France.

Viktoria Pilsen won after a crushing beginning

Viktoria Plzen´s footballers succeeded in their second season match. They led twice in the second league round and maintained their lead in dramatic end of the match. Pilsen started at a brisk pace and Jan Rezek scored after a thirty seconds of the bout! Another hit was dealt by David Limbersky´s amazing shot in the third minute. Home team returned to the match in the 19th minute. Agile Keric scored after Krbecek´s bad putting the ball into play. Both teams played sharply, even five footballers saw yellow card. Liberec started actively the second half but Keric and Papousek blew their scoring opportunities. Jan Rezek scored the winning goal after home back Fleisman felt on the grass, probably due to a cramp. Irritated home footballers returned to the match once more. Bosancic buried penalty kick twenty minutes before the end. Viktoria held the lead and gained three points for the standings.

Viktoria will challange Besiktas on Thursday night

Drawing the lots of the third qualification round of European league was cruel to Pilsner footballers. Viktoria will face Besiktas Istanbul, probably the most glorious Turkish team. Besiktas defeated without difficulty Vikingur Göta from the Faroe Islands in the second round. In Besiktas´s line-up you can find famous names such as Guti or Quaresma and Czech national team members Zapotocny and Sivok. Viktoria has to play its home bout in Prague at Letna Stadium because Pilsen stadium in Struncovy sady did not pass through the UEFA´s control. Both players and fans who will support their team in Prague are looking forward to this match. The rematch is scheduled for next Thursday in Istanbul. Another Viktoria´s opponents could have been for example Wisla Krakow or Olympiakos Pireus, Viktoria´s players wished Sturm Graz from Austria. Viktoria Plzen´s management arranged free transport to the capital for its fans.

Two Canadian backs are heading for Pilsen!

Pilsen fans can prepare the Canadian flags in blue-white version. Pilsen managment gained two defenders from overseas after Bomersback, Scofield and O´Brien left the team. John Slaney and Nicolas St. Pierre should belong to the main figures in Pilsen defence. The former Slaney (*1972) got much experience in NHL. He used to play for Colorado Avalanche, Los Angeles Kings, Phoenix Coyotes, Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins (here played side by side with Martin Straka) and Philadephia Flyers. The native Newfoundland was drafted by Washington Capitals in 1990 on the first place. Slaney has ever been very prolific defender and gained a lot of points (in AHL gained 519 points in 631 matches!). He spent two last seasons in Frankfurt. The second asset of the team, 25-year old St. Pierre, was the captain of Colgate University team. Then the native of Quebec played in minor leagues in overseas (AHL and ECHL).

Viktoria snatched one point in the first season match

Pilsner footballers and fans were looking forward to the opening match in the season. They desired victory but they have to be satisfied with a tie. Olomouc led 10 minutes before the end 2:1 but Olomouc´s defender scored an own goal and the match ended up in a draw. The begininng of the match was not very exciting, only Rezek and Hubnik´s shots were worth mentioning. Pilsen exerted pressure on Olomouc and captain Horvath scored from the penalty kick. Pilsen created other goal opportunities in the second half but without a goal. After a wrong Rezek´s pass an inconspicuous away team tied. After a few minutes defender Janotka punished other wrong pass and Olomouc took the lead. The unlucky hero was Janotka. After a 30 seconds he scored an own goal and leveled the scored. Pilsner Hruska was in the clear a few minutes before the end but Drobisz parried the shot. Both coaches are not satisfied with the draw.

Motocross racer from Nyrany gained the silver medal in the European Championship

In the Netherlands´s town Rhenen the last race of European Championship (in motocross classis class) took place. Nyrany´s racer Karel Kozak did not start very well. In the training before the race finished 20th. The main reason was a problem with the pedal that was removed before the race. Kozak started from the 15th place in the first heat and finished the on the 4th place. Karel Kozak pushed his way the great second position and that insures him the second place in the series which is a great success.