FK Viagem Ústí nad Labem 2-3 Slezský FC Opava produced a five-goal thriller in the Chance Národní Liga on 10 October 2026, with the visitors from Opava leaving with all three points after a late winner settled a back-and-forth contest at Městský stadion.

Opava edge five-goal contest on the road

In a match that swung one way and then the other, Slezský FC Opava showed the sharper attacking edge when it mattered most. Ústí nad Labem twice pulled themselves level, but they could not hold on for a draw, and Opava’s ability to strike on the counter proved decisive in the final quarter of the game.

The result gives Opava a valuable away victory in the Czech second tier, while Ústí are left to reflect on a night when they matched their opponent for long spells but conceded at the worst possible moments.

Match overview

Ústí started with purpose and looked to use the width of the pitch, pushing their full-backs high and sending early crosses into the box. That pressure told in the opening quarter when the home side forced a corner and converted from close range after a scramble in the penalty area. The goal lifted the home crowd, but Opava responded calmly rather than rushing their passes.

The equaliser arrived midway through the first half. Opava won the ball in midfield, moved it quickly into the channel, and finished with a low strike across the goalkeeper. From that point, the game became more open, with both teams willing to commit numbers forward.

Opava took the lead for the first time early in the second half after a fast break. A clever pass split the Ústí defence, and the Opava attacker kept his composure to slot the ball home. Ústí, however, refused to fold. They won a penalty after a driving run into the box and converted confidently to make it 2-2.

With the match seemingly heading for a draw, Opava found the winning moment in the closing stages. A substitute caused problems with a sharp run behind the defence, and the resulting finish gave the visitors a 3-2 lead they protected through five minutes of stoppage time.

Key moments

• Opening goal: Ústí nad Labem struck first from a set-piece, capitalising on a loose ball in the box.
• Opava response: A quick midfield transition led to a composed equaliser before half-time.
• Second-half surge: Opava went ahead after a well-worked counter-attack and a precise finish.
• Ústí penalty: The home side levelled from the spot after a foul inside the area.
• Late winner: Opava’s substitute made the difference, sealing the 3-2 win late on.

Tactical story

Ústí nad Labem enjoyed more possession and created a number of promising positions, but their defensive transitions were costly. When they lost the ball in midfield, Opava attacked directly and with purpose. The visitors were happy to concede territory at times, trusting their ability to break at speed.

Opava’s midfield pressing also disrupted Ústí’s rhythm in the second half. By forcing hurried passes, they created turnovers in dangerous areas. The winning goal was a perfect example: pressure, recovery, and a clinical finish.

Standout performers

Opava’s attacking players shared the credit, but the substitute who set up and then scored the late winner was the obvious difference-maker. In midfield, Opava’s captain controlled the tempo and kept his side composed after each Ústí equaliser. For the home side, the winger who won the penalty and the striker who led the line were the brightest sparks, though their efforts went unrewarded.

Season impact

The win strengthens Opava’s position in the upper half of the Chance Národní Liga table and keeps them in touch with the promotion-chasing group. For Ústí nad Labem, the defeat is a frustrating setback at home, especially after scoring twice. They remain a competitive side, but turning draws and narrow losses into points will be essential if they are to climb the standings.