Hradec Králové claimed a 3-1 victory over Kolín in the Czech Cup on Friday evening. The result confirms their standing at the top of the table with one game played and three points. Kolín remain in third place with no points recorded yet.
The visitors have hit a wall in their recent cup campaign, but they carried that momentum into this fixture. Their last two matches saw them beat Letovice and Pardubice by identical 3-0 scores. This performance suggested they should have too much for the hosts.
By then, our prediction of an away win with 72 per cent confidence proved accurate. The visitors refused to go away and took control of proceedings early. They carved Kolín open when it mattered most, converting their chances efficiently.
The hosts let the game flow after falling behind, but could not find a way back into the match. Their recent form had been mixed, with losses to Příbram and Hradec Králové B earlier this season. The clean-sheet run came to an end on this occasion.
What the result means is clear: Hradec Králové extend their winning streak to three games. The table goes out of the window in these games, but the visitors have shown they can spring a surprise against any opponent. Kolín will need to tighten things up if they are to progress further.
