Bohemians 1905 beat Zlín 2-0 in the Czech League on Saturday, a result that extends the hosts' winless run to seven games. The visitors took an early lead through P. Mirvald in the ninth minute, then doubled their advantage after the break. By then you could see what sort of afternoon this would be — Zlín had possession but no way through.
Mirvald's opener came nine minutes in, catching the home defence flat-footed. The match stayed level until the penalty in the seventy-third minute, which A. Čermák converted from the spot. There were plenty of substitutions on both sides, but the game was effectively decided by then.
Zlín dominated possession at 58 per cent but could not find the target — they registered zero shots on goal despite 111 attacks. Their goalkeeper made just one save all afternoon. Bohemians, by contrast, hit four shots on target from eight attempts and took their chances when they came.
The statistics tell you everything about a match where one side cannot score. Zlín created only one big chance while Bohemians managed three — and yet the visitors took two. Eight blocked shots for the hosts showed they were trying, but there was no accuracy to back it up.
Zlín remain bottom of the table with zero points from seven matches, having lost every game this season. Bohemians sit twelfth with six points from six fixtures, three clear of the relegation zone. The away win gives them something to build on, while Zlín's problems only deepen.