Meteor Praha cruised into the next round of the Czech Cup with a commanding 4-1 victory away at ABC Branik on August 1, 2026. The visitors produced a clinical attacking display at a sunny Branik ground, overcoming an early test from the lower-league hosts and finishing the tie with a scoreline that underlined the gulf in class.

Match Overview

From kick-off at 16:15, the Czech Cup contest promised an intriguing mismatch between ambitious ABC Branik, eager to cause a cup upset, and a well-drilled Meteor Praha side with designs on a deep run in the competition. Meteor, though, asserted their quality inside the opening 20 minutes and never truly looked back. By full-time, the scoreboard read 1-4, sending Meteor Praha comfortably through to the following stage.

First Half: Meteor Praha Take Control

The visitors wasted little time settling into their rhythm. A finely worked move down the right flank saw midfielder Tomas Hruby slot the ball past the home goalkeeper in the 12th minute, giving Meteor Praha an early lead. ABC Branik responded bravely, pushing forward in search of an equalizer, but that left gaps at the back. Meteor capitalised on a swift counter-attack just before the half-hour mark, with forward Jan Prochazka doubling the advantage. A third goal arrived in first-half stoppage time, as a corner kick caused chaos in the Branik box and defender Lukas Marek volleyed in from close range, putting the tie all but out of reach before the interval.

Second Half: Branik Pull One Back, Meteor Seal It

Needing a miracle, ABC Branik came out with more intent in the second period. Their efforts were rewarded in the 68th minute when striker Petr Novy beat the offside trap and fired low into the net, giving the home supporters something to cheer. But any hopes of a dramatic comeback were extinguished just five minutes later. Meteor Praha restored their three-goal cushion through substitute David Cerny, whose curling effort from the edge of the area found the top corner. The late stages were controlled comfortably by the visitors, who saw out the game with professional ease.

Standout Players

• Jan Prochazka (Meteor Praha) – A constant threat in attack, he scored one goal and played a key role in the second.
• Lukas Marek (Meteor Praha) – Solid at the back and popped up with an important header from the set-piece before half-time.
• Petr Novy (ABC Branik) – The home side’s most lively player, he grabbed a deserved consolation goal and never stopped running.

Impact and What Comes Next

The result means Meteor Praha advance in the Czech Cup, while ABC Branik exit the competition with heads held high after a spirited performance that briefly threatened to tighten the contest. For Meteor, the focus now shifts to the next round draw, as they seek to emulate the cup runs of other Prague-based sides in recent seasons. The away victory also provides a confidence boost as they continue their preparations for the domestic league campaign.