Rychnov nad Kněžnou hosted Hlumeck nad Cidlinou in the 1/128-finals of the Cup on August 1st, and the visitors walked away with a 2-0 victory. By then, the home side had already surrendered any hope of progression. The away team had been finding results lately, and this win extended that momentum.
J. Kneifel opened the scoring just before half-time, catching the defence off-guard in the 45th minute. And here's the thing — it was the kind of moment that changes how a game feels. The home side pushed forward after the break, but their attacks lacked direction.
The second goal came in stoppage time, when Hlumeck struck again in the 90+4th minute. To be fair, the result was never really in doubt after that first goal. The visitors had been showing signs of growth in their recent fixtures, and this performance confirmed it.
Looking at Hlumeck's recent run, they had drawn with Kolín and Vlasim, beaten Spoj Prague 3-2, and even managed a 3-3 draw against Bohemians 1905 II. That 0-2 loss to Spartak Polička nad Metují in September 2024 was their only defeat in this span. They were building something, even if not always winning.
For Rychnov, the Cup exit comes early, but the competition is deep. And here's the thing — these lower-tier cup ties often produce surprises. The away side showed they can compete when it matters, and that's worth noting beyond just the result.