Nový Jičín secured a 3-1 victory against BO Ostrava in a club friendly match on Wednesday evening. The result marked a positive step for the home side after a difficult run of recent fixtures. BO Ostrava, meanwhile, came away from the match with little to show for their efforts.
Nový Jičín had come off a mixed recent record, including a 1-4 defeat to Opava on August 18th. Their last outing before Wednesday had been a 0-3 loss to Šumperk back in September 2025. The victory against Ostrava offered a chance to build momentum ahead of the new campaign.
BO Ostrava's recent form had been more encouraging. They had secured victories in their last three matches, including a 3-2 win over Masaryk on March 11th and a 2-1 triumph against Cavaliers Brno on March 4th. The 2-3 defeat to Riders Pardubice on March 31st had been their only loss in that sequence.
The scoreline reflected a comfortable performance from the hosts. Nový Jičín controlled proceedings for much of the match, while BO Ostrava struggled to create clear chances. The visitors managed to pull one back but could not find an equaliser.
For Nový Jičín, the win provided a confidence boost after a series of disappointing results. The team showed resilience and clinical finishing when it mattered most. BO Ostrava will need to address defensive vulnerabilities before their next fixture.