Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Slovan Liberec II beat Turnov 3-2 in a pre-season friendly at Městský stadion Turnov, with all five goals arriving in the second half after a goalless first period.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
The first half finished goalless (0-0), with neither side able to break the deadlock before the interval. The game exploded into life after the restart, producing five goals in the second period.
Slovan Liberec II, the reserve side of the Czech First League club, struck first after the break. Turnov responded to level the scores, but the visitors pushed ahead again. The hosts showed resilience by equalising a second time, only for Liberec II to find the decisive goal that sealed the 3-2 victory.
Exact minute marks and scorers were not recorded in the available match data.
The turning point
With the score level at 2-2, Slovan Liberec II's ability to find a third goal — their second re-take of the lead — proved decisive. In a pre-season friendly where both sides were clearly prioritising attacking intent in the second half, the visitors' composure in front of goal made the difference.
Key performers
No individual player statistics were published for this fixture, but the match followed a pattern typical of pre-season: heavy rotation, open play, and five goals after a quiet opening 45 minutes. Slovan Liberec II's attack deserves credit for scoring three times away from home despite Turnov's persistence in fighting back twice.
By the numbers — interpreted
The match finished 2-3, with all five goals arriving after half-time. This aligns with the historical pattern between these sides: the two previous H2H meetings (both Slovan Liberec II wins) averaged 6.5 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 100% of those encounters and over 2.5 goals landing in both. The goalless first half was an outlier — this fixture tends to produce goals, and the second half duly delivered.
What it means
For Turnov (FK Pěnčín-Turnov), the defeat followed a 3-3 draw with Povltava FA on 18 July 2026, meaning they are still seeking their first pre-season win. Slovan Liberec II, who finished their 2025-26 Czech Third League campaign with a 5-0 loss to SK Zápy on 6 June 2026, used this friendly to build fitness ahead of the new season.
Both sides continue their pre-season preparations. The result extended Slovan Liberec II's 100% record against Turnov across all competitions (2 wins from 2 meetings since 2022).
Verdict
A lively pre-season contest that delivered on this fixture's reputation for goals. The goalless first half gave way to an open, entertaining second period. Slovan Liberec II's superior fitness or depth may have told in the closing stages, but Turnov's willingness to fight back twice suggests they will take positives into their next friendly.
Rivalry since 2022
Turnov vs Slovan Liberec II Head to Head Results· 2
Turnov and Slovan Liberec II have met 2 times — Turnov won 0, Slovan Liberec II won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2022. Slovan Liberec II leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 13 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.50 per match (2 for the home side, 11 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–1 in 2023.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 1 Aug 2026