FC Zlín: Dostál – Křapka, Jugas (C), J. Kolář, Kopečný – Didiba, Nombil – Fukala, Machalík, Petruta – Poznar.
Náhradníci: Knobloch – Bartošák, Černín, Cupák, Kalabiška, Kanu, Penkevics, M. Koubek, Pešek, Pišoja, Ulbrich.
Trenér: Bronislav Červenka
FC Viktoria Plzeň: Wiegele – Adam Kadlec, Krčík, Doski – Sojka, Červ (C), Hrošovský, Valenta – T. Slončík, Adu – Lawal.
Náhradníci: Ťapaj, Tvrdoň – Dweh, Ladra, Memić, Panoš, Souaré, Toure, Vašulín, Višinský.
Rozhodčí: Wulkan – Vlček, Šůma.
FC Zlín delivered a stunning performance, defeating Viktoria Plzeň 1-0 on Saturday, September 28, 2025, in a match that marked a significant milestone for head coach Bronislav Červenka on his 50th birthday. The victory, secured by a 27th-minute goal from Michal Cupák, ended a nine-year drought for Zlín on Plzeň’s home turf and propelled them into fourth place in the Chance Liga standings. The match saw a tense first half, with Plzeň’s Durosinmi hitting the woodwork on a penalty attempt. Zlín capitalized on their opportunity shortly after, as Cupák found the back of the net to give his side the lead. The result extends Zlín’s recent form, bouncing back from a home defeat against Hradec Králové. Červenka expressed his delight with the team’s performance, praising their responsibility and effectiveness in defense. “We were active, remarkably responsible at the back. We didn’t allow the opponent any clear chances,” the coach said. “The performance was very responsible, consistent. We were able to threaten up front, which was key here. You can’t just sit back and wait to concede a goal in Plzeň.” Zlín’s starting lineup featured Dostál in goal, a defense of Křapka, Jugas, J. Kolář, and Kopečný, with Didiba and Nombil in midfield. The attack consisted of Fukala, Machalík, Petruta, and Poznar. Viktoria Plzeň fielded Wiegele in goal, with a lineup including Červ as captain. FC Zlín will return to action next Sunday, March 1, 2026, hosting Baník Ostrava at 1:00 PM local time. The team will look to build on this impressive victory as they continue their push in the Chance Liga.
