Pribram fell to a 1-2 defeat at home against Hradec Kralove in the Round of 32 of the Cup on Wednesday evening. The visitors took control after going behind early, turning a narrow deficit into victory with two late strikes.
A. Umar opened the scoring for the hosts in the 17th minute, giving Pribram an early advantage. Hradec Kralove responded with increased pressure, and the balance shifted in the second half. A. Vlkanova brought the visitors level in the 78th minute before P. Nghabo secured the win eight minutes later.
The second half saw several changes on both sides. Hradec Kralove made three substitutions around the 59th minute, including bringing on S. Dancak for F. Cech, who had been booked earlier. Pribram followed with their own changes, bringing on A. Umar at 71 minutes to replace the goalscorer who had already done his work.
Statistics tell a story of Hradec Kralove's dominance. They recorded 81 attacks to Pribram's 65 and held 56 per cent possession. The visitors registered three shots on target and scored twice, while Pribram managed just one shot on target for their single goal. Shots don't always translate to goals, and that was evident here.
The result extends Hradec Kralove's recent good run, which included victories over Zlin and Sparta Prague. Pribram, meanwhile, had been inconsistent in their last five matches, with results ranging from a 2-1 win to a 2-2 draw.
Hradec Kralove advance to the next round with a 1-2 away victory. They move on three goals better than the hosts in this tie, though the aggregate scoreline reflects the competitive nature of the encounter.