Jindřichův Hradec secured a 75:89 victory over Polabí in the 1st League on Sunday, moving to within one game of the top spot. The visitors completed their fourth fixture unbeaten, while the hosts fell to their third straight defeat after a promising start. by then the pattern was clear enough.
The match opened with Polabí pressing high, but Jindřichův Hradec's transition game proved too sharp. They took control early and never looked back, extending their unbeaten run to eight across all competitions. The support of the fans could be called devoted, but that is an assessment, not a fact. The fact is that the club sits third in the table.
We had called for an away victory before kick-off, putting our confidence at 71 per cent. The form guide pointed in that direction, and the visitors delivered on the prediction. Polabí never quite found their rhythm, switching off at the back when it mattered most. and here's the thing — the gap opened wider after the first quarter.
On paper both sides sit on zero points after four games, which tells you very little about where this season is heading. Jindřichův Hradec's three wins look solid against Polabí's single victory. The hosts have yet to prove they can compete at this level consistently.
The result keeps Jindřichův Hradec in touch with the leaders and puts pressure on those above them. Polabí must now turn their attention to rebuilding confidence ahead of their next fixture. to be fair the visitors deserved their margin of victory.