Велька-Битеж saw off Гумполец 2:0 in the Round of 128 at the Cup on Wednesday evening, booking their place in the next round. The visitors did not travel to make up the numbers, and their performance reflected that intention from the opening whistle. Things came to a head well before the final whistle, though the decisive moments arrived in the second half.
Гумполец had not won since their 3:1 victory over Бедрихов on 26 July, and this result extends that winless run to four matches. The hosts played at home but could not find a way through, and the visitors took full advantage of the opportunities on offer.
Велька-Битеж's recent form has been inconsistent — they drew 1:1 with Бланско on 25 July but had also suffered heavy defeats earlier in the year, including a 5:6 loss to Врховина. By then, they had shown they could win when it mattered, beating Бженец 3:2 on 14 February. The Cup run gives them something to build on.
And here's the thing about these early rounds — they are not always about dominance. Велька-Битеж held their nerve and saw out the match without panic. Гумполец will need to regroup quickly if they want to recover from this setback.