Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Chomutov lost 1-2 to Dukla Praha II in a pre-season friendly at Blšany on 25 July 2026. Kubík's free-kick equaliser cancelled Kočí's penalty, but Gomez scored the 84th-minute winner.
Match Analysis
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Played at the Stadion v Blšanech, where Dukla Praha's B-team were based for a week-long summer training camp, the match served as both sides' final pre-season test. Chomutov (Czech fourth tier, Divize B) used the fixture to sharpen up before their MOL Cup preliminary round; Dukla Praha II (third-tier ČFL) were preparing for their league campaign.
A goalless first half belied the chances created. Dukla captain David Ungerman struck the post from 23 metres in the 9th minute. Filip Breburda saw his close-range effort cleared off the line by a Chomutov defender in the 11th minute. Chomutov's best opening fell to forward Poku, who raced clear in the 20th minute but fired wide of Vácha's goal from 14 metres. Procházka forced a save from Vácha in the 30th minute, while Breburda had another effort comfortably held by Švejda in the 42nd.
The deadlock broke eight minutes into the second half. Daniel Zarate — on loan from the first team — was tripped by the onrushing Chomutov goalkeeper Švejda inside the area, and referee Veselý pointed to the spot. Matěj Kočí stepped up and converted the penalty low to the goalkeeper's left: 1-0 Dukla (53').
Chomutov responded within seven minutes. A handball by S. Faye gave the hosts a free kick 17 metres out on the right flank. Captain Vojtěch Kubík curled the set piece over the wall and into the top-right corner — a textbook finish that left Vácha with no chance: 1-1 (60').
Both sides made further substitutions, breaking up the rhythm. Chomutov's Poku went close again in the 64th minute, his 18-metre effort whistling half a metre wide. Gomez headed a Hájek corner at Švejda in the 69th minute, then headed another free kick wide from 9 metres in the 73rd.
The winner arrived in the 84th minute. J.A. Gomez collected the ball inside the area and finished past Švejda to restore Dukla's lead: 2-1. Gomez was then flagged offside in a late 2-on-1 break, but the damage was done. Chomutov pushed for a second equaliser in stoppage time, but Vácha saved their final effort, and Veselý ended the contest.
The Turning Point
Dukla's six-player substitution wave in the 58th minute, which introduced Gomez, M. Pokorný, S. Faye, J. Hájek, Š. Hrodek and J. Bošek, shifted momentum decisively. Until then, Chomutov had carried the energy from Kubík's equaliser. Gomez's fresh legs added a direct threat the tiring Chomutov defence could not contain, and he sealed the win with six minutes remaining.
Key Performers
- Vojtěch Kubík (Chomutov) — The Chomutov captain levelled with a stunning free kick and was a commanding presence in defence. A genuine candidate for goal of the pre-season.
- Matěj Kočí (Dukla Praha II) — Composed penalty in the 53rd minute broke the deadlock and settled any first-half nerves.
- J.A. Gomez (Dukla Praha II) — The match-winner. His 84th-minute strike was the only goal that separated the sides, and he was a persistent threat after coming off the bench.
- Daniel Zarate (Dukla Praha II) — Won the penalty with a driving run and was dangerous down the right flank throughout. Forced two saves from Švejda in the opening minutes of the second half.
Player of the match: J.A. Gomez (Dukla Praha II).
By the Numbers — Interpreted
Both teams fielded heavily rotated sides: Dukla used 17 different players, Chomutov 16 — standard for a pre-season workout. The 0-0 half-time scoreline underrepresents Dukla's first-half superiority: Ungerman's woodwork strike and Breburda's goal-line denial were the match's closest calls before the break. The second half opened up markedly: three goals in 31 minutes, all from set-piece or penalty situations. The H2H record now stands at two Dukla wins, one draw, and zero Chomutov wins from three meetings, with 19 goals scored (6.3 per game) and both teams scoring in every fixture.
What It Means
This was Chomutov's final pre-season friendly before competitive action. They face a MOL Cup preliminary round tie away at Slavia Karlovy Vary — the club's first competitive match of the 2026-27 season. Dukla Praha II completed a successful Blšany training camp with two wins from two: they beat third-tier Baník Most-Souš 3-1 on 21 July before this victory. The reserve side is preparing for the 2026-27 ČFL season.
Next fixtures:
- Chomutov: MOL Cup preliminary round — Karlovy Vary (A), date TBC
- Dukla Praha II: ČFL 2026-27 season opener, date TBC
Verdict
A typical pre-season friendly defined by rotations and rustiness in the first half, but genuine quality from set pieces in the second. Kubík's free kick was the standout individual moment — a goal worthy of any level. Yet Dukla's deeper squad and greater energy off the bench made the difference. Gomez's winner was deserved on the balance of chances across 90 minutes, and the result underlines the gap between a fourth-tier side and a well-drilled third-tier reserve team with first-team reinforcements.
Rivalry since 2024
Chomutov vs Dukla Praha II Head to Head Results· 3
Chomutov and Dukla Praha II have met 3 times — Chomutov won 0, Dukla Praha II won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2024. Dukla Praha II leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 3 meetings. A combined 19 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.33 per match (5 for the home side, 14 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Dukla Praha II are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 9–1 in 2025.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 1 Aug 2026