Cobra Praha secured a 5:4 victory over Příbram in a club friendly match on Wednesday evening. The game took place at Příbram's home ground on September third, 2026, and served as the second meeting between these sides in just five days. By then, both teams had already established a pattern of open, attacking football.
And here's the thing about these return fixtures — they tend to produce more goals than the first. The earlier clash on August twenty-seventh saw Příbram win 10:7, and this time the result went the other way. To be fair, neither side was particularly defensive, and the scoreline reflected the friendly nature of the encounter rather than any tactical shift.
Both teams have been involved in some lively friendlies this summer. Příbram's recent record includes wins against Milevsko and losses to Benátky and Mostečci Lvi. Cobra Praha showed similar form, with victories over Milevsko but setbacks against Benátky and Cheb. The pattern suggests both squads are still finding their rhythm before the competitive season gets underway.
What struck me watching the second half was how both teams committed forward. Příbram had pushed hard for an equaliser in the closing stages, while Cobra Praha looked comfortable enough to take their chances when they came. The crowd roared them on through what was essentially a showcase match, with neither manager treating it as a dress rehearsal for anything more serious.
The victory extends Cobra Praha's unbeaten run in these friendlies to three games, while Příbram have now lost two of their last three matches against Czech opposition. The goal difference tells a story of games where both sides attack rather than defend, and that tendency seems set to continue as both teams prepare for what lies ahead.