Havířov came from behind to beat Belotín 3-1 in the Round of 128 of the Cup on Wednesday evening. E. Puchel had given the hosts an early lead, but a red card and three second-half goals turned the tie around. The visitors advanced to the next stage.
Belotín started brighter. Puchel found space in the box and scored at the 23rd minute, putting the home side ahead. The crowd sensed momentum, but the game stayed level in terms of control. To be fair, Havířov showed patience, waiting for their moment rather than chasing the ball.
Then came the shift. The home side received a red card at the 69th minute, and by then the balance had tipped. Havířov camped in the final third and didn't let up. They pulled the equaliser at 71 and went ahead at 77, two quick goals that ended any hope of a comeback for Belotín.
The third Havířov goal arrived late, at 90+2, a clean finish that sealed the result. The hosts never got out of second gear after the dismissal, and one mistake ended their night. Havířov have the deeper squad, and they showed it when the game opened up.
Belotín's last outing was a 4-0 win over Nový Jičín, but this performance told a different story. Havířov's recent form has been mixed, with draws and losses, yet they found a way back into it. The Cup round is over, and the visitors move forward.