Spartak Příbram and Povltava share points in Cup opener
Spartak Příbram met Povltava in the 1/128-finals of the Cup on 1 August 2026, and the match ended 2:2. The visitors had come into the fixture with uneven recent form, drawing with Kolín and losing narrowly to Kosmonosy, while their heavier defeats sat further back in memory. By then, both sides were still searching for rhythm ahead of league action.
The opening moment came at the twenty-minute mark when T. Jenik struck from the penalty spot. Příbram took the lead and, and here's the thing, looked comfortable enough to see the game out. Povltava responded with purpose, and Macek equalised from open play forty minutes in.
Neither side could hold on for the remainder of the half. The second period produced two further goals, one at fifty-two minutes and another at seventy-six, though the providers did not name the scorers. The match stayed balanced throughout, which is not always the case in early Cup ties.
Povltava's recent run included a 3:3 draw with Turnov and a heavy 8:0 loss to Táborisko, so this result offered a steadier reading of their current level. Příbram, meanwhile, showed they could respond after falling behind. The points shared left both sides in a similar position heading into the week.
The draw means neither side gains ground in terms of momentum, but the scoreline reflects a competitive encounter. To be fair, early-round Cup matches often reveal more about readiness than quality, and this one did not disappoint on that front.