Zlicin 0–1 Viktoria Zizkov B
Czech Fifth League | 8 May 2026

Match Overview

Viktoria Zizkov B ground out a hard‑fought 1–0 away win over Zlicin on Friday evening in the Czech Fifth League. The result extended Zizkov’s unbeaten run to six matches and tightened their grip on a top‑half finish, while Zlicin remain in mid‑table after failing to break down a stubborn visiting defence.

Key Moments

• 22' – The only goal of the game came from a corner. Zizkov’s centre‑back Martin Dvorak rose highest at the near post and powered a header past the Zlicin goalkeeper.
• 41' – Zlicin thought they had equalised, but striker Pavel Novotny’s strike was ruled out for a marginal offside in the build‑up.
• 68' – Zlicin’s best chance fell to substitute Jiri Havel, who shot wide from eight yards after a defensive confusion.
• 86' – Zizkov goalkeeper Tomas Vacek made a crucial save, tipping a fierce long‑range effort over the bar to preserve the clean sheet.

Tactical Story

Zlicin dominated possession (58%) and created more attempts on goal (12 to 7), but lacked the cutting edge in the final third. Viktoria Zizkov B sat deep in a compact 4‑4‑2, invited pressure, and relied on set‑piece opportunities. The strategy worked perfectly: the lone goal came from a corner, and the defence held firm under late pressure. Zizkov’s discipline off the ball was a key factor, committing only five fouls compared to Zlicin’s eleven.

Standout Players

• Martin Dvorak (Viktoria Zizkov B) – Scored the decisive goal and won every aerial duel he contested. A commanding performance at the back.
• Tomas Vacek (Viktoria Zizkov B) – Made three important saves, including the game‑saving stop in the 86th minute.
• Pavel Novotny (Zlicin) – Worked tirelessly up front and was unlucky to have his goal ruled out. Led the line with good hold‑up play.

Season Impact

With this victory, Viktoria Zizkov B climbed to sixth place in the Czech Fifth League standings, now on 28 points from 16 matches. Zlicin stayed in ninth position on 22 points, with their playoff ambitions fading. The result also marked Zizkov’s third clean sheet in four away matches, underlining their defensive solidity on the road.