Mladá Boleslav U20 2:1 Košice U20
Mladá Boleslav U20 secured a narrow victory over Košice U20 in their club friendly on 21 August 2026. The hosts finished ahead 2:1 in what proved to be their most recent outing. This result follows a mixed run of form for both sides heading into the fixture.
Mladá Boleslav came into the match carrying momentum from their 4:3 win against České Budějovice U20 on 15 August. Before that, they had suffered a heavy 5:6 defeat to Adler Mannheim U20, along with a 0:3 loss to Muntfeld HC U20. Their record included a solid 1:0 victory over Liberec Bili Tigri U20 and an emphatic 11:3 triumph against Kolín U20.
Košice U20's recent history told a different story. Their last fixture was a 1:5 defeat to Poprad HC U20 on 7 August 2026. Going further back, they had recorded a 3:2 win over Poprad in August 2024, alongside defeats and victories against Banská Bystrica U20 and Michalovce Dukla U20 in 2022.
The two teams met in a match that offered both sides a chance to assess their current standing. Mladá Boleslav's form had been notably inconsistent, with results ranging from commanding victories to heavy defeats. Košice appeared to be rebuilding, with their matches spread across different seasons.
For Mladá Boleslav, the 2:1 result represented a positive step forward after their mixed recent campaign. The victory came against a opponent they had faced in previous years, adding some continuity to their preparations. The match served its purpose as a friendly, with both teams able to evaluate their position.