Deepaka nad Vltavou fall to Viktoria Zizkov in Cup upset
Viktoria Zizkov booked their place in the next round with a 2-0 win over Deepaka nad Vltavou in the Cup's Round of 64 on Tuesday. The away side took control early and never let go, despite a home crowd that stayed vocal until the final whistle. To be fair, this wasn't the kind of result anyone predicted before kick-off.
V. Prosek ended the first half's barren spell when he found space in the box and finished cleanly in the 39th minute. Deepaka tried to respond immediately but found themselves giving up the ball and hitting them on the break too often. And here's the thing — that first goal shifted everything, even though the hosts kept possession of nothing for long periods after.
The statistics tell a story you could almost read backwards. Viktoria Zizkov registered 18 shots on target against just one for the hosts, while holding 68 per cent of possession. Deepaka managed 62 attacks but couldn't convert any of them into meaningful chances. By then it was clear this was going to be a one-sided affair.
F. Papousek added a second in the 85th minute, heading home to seal the victory and end any remaining hopes of a comeback. The home side had already made three changes by that point, trying to find something different. Viktoria Zizkov weathered the storm and kept their composure until the final whistle.
The result means Viktoria Zizkov advance while Deepaka nad Vltavou's cup campaign comes to an abrupt end. The away side showed they can perform away from home when it matters most. That's a sign of a team that will make life awkward for anyone they face next.