Prague take all three points from the Cup
MFČ Prague saw off České Budějovice B 3:0 in the Czech Cup on Friday evening. The hosts opened their campaign with a comfortable victory, while the visitors found themselves unable to trouble the defence at any stage. And here's the thing — it was the first competitive match for both sides this season, with each team sitting at zero games played in the league standings.
The match followed a familiar pattern for the hosts. Prague had beaten Příbram B 3:1 in their most recent outing on September 19th, and they carried that momentum into the cup tie. České Budějovice B, by contrast, had lost three of their last four matches, including consecutive 0:3 defeats to Bučovice earlier this year.
To be fair, the result did not come as a great surprise to those who had been watching the lower leagues. The visitors have struggled to find their feet in recent months, while Prague's attacking structure looked more organized from the first whistle. The clean sheet was as much about defensive discipline as it was about the opposition's inability to create.
The cup format means this is a knockout fixture, and the hosts will now look ahead to the next round. A three-goal margin gives them something to work with, though the real test will come against whichever side they face next. By then the pressure will be different — this was just the opening chapter.
What matters at this stage is the foundation. Prague have taken the first step with a professional performance, while České Budějovice B will need to regroup quickly. The league season has not yet begun for either club, but cup matches like these set the tone for everything that follows.
