Slovácko ended a frustrating ten-match winless streak with a decisive 2-0 victory over rivals Zlín in a Czech League derby on Saturday a result that lifts them off the bottom of the table.The win marks an immediate positive impact from new head coach Roman Skuhravý,who took the helm as the club seeks to climb out of contention for relegation. Both coaches offered starkly contrasting assessments of the match, with the Zlín manager calling his team’s performance their worst of the season.
Slovácko secured a crucial victory, defeating Zlín 2-0 in a regional derby on November 23, 2025, marking their second win of the season. The result lifts them off the bottom of the league table and provides a much-needed boost as the season progresses.
Roman Skuhravý’s impact as the new head coach was immediately evident as Slovácko dominated their rivals. “It was an important win for the whole team, the club, and the region,” Skuhravý said after the match. The team ended a ten-game winless streak with the decisive performance.
Skuhravý credited a renewed work ethic for the turnaround. “We found out that nothing comes easy, which was visible in parts of the match. The start was cautious, but we deservedly took the lead, and Kim added a second with a solo effort,” he explained.
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The coach emphasized the importance of maintaining control of possession, though acknowledged areas for improvement. “That’s only possible if you have control of the ball, and we managed that until the 60th minute. After that, we showed some deficiencies in our fitness, and that’s something we need to work on,” Skuhravý noted.
Despite the win, Skuhravý remains focused on the challenges ahead. “It’s a shame that Krmenčík was offside, but we managed to close out the game. Now I need to analyze everything that happened here. We have three brutally difficult opponents coming up in the last three rounds, and we need to be stronger in the principles I demand.”
Zlín Coach Calls Performance ‘Worst of the Season’
The mood was starkly different in the Zlín camp, with head coach Bronislav Červenka expressing his disappointment. “I’ll be brief: there was only one team on the pitch, and it wasn’t us. It was our worst performance of the season, and we deserved to lose,” he stated.
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Červenka detailed a long list of shortcomings. “We were passive, lost the ball too often, didn’t use the wings effectively, and didn’t finish any of our attacks. The players didn’t follow the tactical instructions,” he lamented. “Our opponents scored two goals on the break, which is unforgivable. We knew the new coach at Slovácko would motivate his team to fight for a win.”
Červenka had anticipated a shakeup in the Slovácko lineup, but ultimately felt his team’s performance was the deciding factor. “They played badly and deserved to lose. We must sincerely apologize to our fans who came to support us in the derby, and we didn’t repay their faith.”
The defeat leaves Zlín looking to regroup as they navigate a challenging stretch of the season.
Article originally published for Livesport Zprávy.
