Táborisko took all three points from Baník Ostrava II with a 2-1 victory in the Czech First League on Saturday evening. The result came in the third round of the regular season at the home of the reserve side, who had started brightly but could not hold on for a point.
And here's the thing — it was Ostrava II who took the lead. J. Splichal found the net in the 28th minute, and the home side thought they had done enough after that. They kept possession, moved the ball around, but Táborisko waited.
L. Matejka levelled things up in the 66th minute. By then the game had settled into a rhythm, and his goal changed something in the way both sides approached the final quarter. Ostrava II pushed forward, but Táborisko were ready to strike.
A. Fiala made the difference in the 91st minute. A late goal when everyone expected a draw — and here's the thing, it came from nothing more than a moment of quality. The away end never stopped after that.
Statistics tell only part of the story. Táborisko had 47 percent possession compared to their hosts' 53, but they scored from three shots on target while Ostrava II managed only one goal from five attempts. Many shots with one goal means chances went begging, and that is what this match was about.
The result extends Táborisko's unbeaten run to two games, following their 2-2 draw with Dukla Prague. Ostrava II, meanwhile, have not won since their 3-0 victory over Odra Opole earlier in August, and this defeat leaves them searching for momentum in the early stages of the season.