Šumperk secured a comprehensive 5-0 win against Kroměříž in a club friendly on 25 August 2026. The hosts controlled the tempo from the opening whistle. To be fair, this result echoes their earlier 2-0 victory over the visitors on 18 August.
Šumperk’s form has been fluctuating in recent outings. They endured a painful 1-5 loss to Přerov back in September last year. A 3-0 clean sheet against Nový Jičín followed that performance. More recently, they bounced back with a 6-1 thrashing of Opava. And here's the thing, consistency seems to be returning to their attack.
Kroměříž have been finding the net elsewhere. They scored 7 goals against Valašské Meziříčí on 14 August. A 4-3 win over Uherský Brod from last September showed their attacking potential.
The disparity in the scoreline was evident throughout. Kroměříž struggled to create any meaningful chances. By then, the visitors had nothing to lose and went for the jugular. It failed to produce any clear shots on target.
Tactically, Šumperk looked sharper in their movement. Preparatory matches serve as a testing ground for new ideas. Friendlies are often about finding solutions before the season starts. The 5-goal margin highlights a gap in quality. It is a result that will need addressing for Kroměříž.
The final whistle confirmed Šumperk’s superiority. They improved significantly on their previous 2-0 result. The goal difference of 5 goals stands as the final word. By then, the match had become a routine exercise.