Kometa Brno Fight Back to Beat Velke Mezirici in Czech Cup

Kometa Brno advanced in the Czech Cup with a 3-1 victory (20-25, 25-22, 25-20, 25-23) over Velke Mezirici on September 20, 2026. The away side recovered from a first-set loss to win three straight sets and seal their place in the next round.

Match Overview

The match took place at the Sports Hall in Velke Mezirici, with the home team eager to cause an upset. Velke Mezirici started strongly, taking the first set 25-20 behind some inspired attacking from Tereza Nováková. However, Kometa Brno, one of the traditional powers in Czech volleyball, responded like champions. They took the second set 25-22, dominated the third 25-20, and then held off a late Velke Mezirici charge to win the fourth 25-23.

Key Moments

The second set was crucial. Velke Mezirici led 18-16, but Kometa Brno's experienced opposite hitter Petra Svobodová took over, scoring five of the next seven points for her team. That swung the set and the match. In the fourth set, Velke Mezirici saved two match points at 20-24, but a service error ended their resistance at 23-25. The home crowd applauded their team's effort, but it was Kometa Brno who progressed.

Tactical Breakdown

Kometa Brno's serving was the difference, particularly in the second and third sets. They registered 9 aces, which disrupted Velke Mezirici's reception. Their block also improved as the match went on, with middle blocker Lucie Horáková recording 5 blocks. Velke Mezirici's defense was brave, but they struggled to contain Svobodová, who finished with a match-high 24 points. The home team's setter, Markéta Dvořáková, tried to vary the attack, but Kometa Brno's block was well-organized.

Standout Players

• Petra Svobodová (Kometa Brno): 24 points, including 4 aces. The undisputed star of the match.
• Lucie Horáková (Kometa Brno): 12 points, 5 blocks. Solid at the net.
• Tereza Nováková (Velke Mezirici): 18 points. Best for the home side.
• Markéta Dvořáková (Velke Mezirici): 8 points, 3 aces. Fought hard in defeat.

Season Impact

This win sends Kometa Brno into the next round of the Czech Cup, where they will face either Ostrava or Praha. For Velke Mezirici, the cup run ends, but they can take pride in pushing a top-tier team to four sets. Their focus now shifts back to league duty, where they will look to climb the table. Kometa Brno, meanwhile, continue their pursuit of silverware this season.