Teplice vs Spartak Trnava

Teplice took the lead in the 28th minute through Pulkrab, who converted from close range after a flowing move to make it 1-0. The Czech forward's finish was the only moment of quality in an otherwise cagey first half, with both sides struggling for rhythm — typical of a first friendly.

Both managers emptied their benches at half-time, making a combined 22 changes. Teplice switched all 11 outfield players; Spartak Trnava made 10 substitutions at the break and two more later.

The second half followed a similar pattern until the 73rd minute, when Zlatohlávek — who had replaced Pulkrab at the interval — doubled Teplice's lead with a well-struck effort that beat Spartak goalkeeper Ľuboš Vantruba, who had little chance as the ball found the corner.

Spartak's best chance came shortly before Teplice's second goal, when Lukáš Pristach failed to connect cleanly with a loose ball inside the box after a promising attack down the right. Teplice goalkeeper Luděk Němeček also made one sharp intervention in the 64th minute, racing off his line to deny a Spartak forward who had broken through.

Teplice received the only yellow card of the match in the 85th minute for a late sliding tackle.

The mass half-time substitutions made it effectively a match of two entirely separate line-ups, but the structure of the game never truly shifted. Teplice's second goal in the 73rd minute — immediately after a drinks break — killed any hopes of a Spartak fightback. The visitors had been growing into the half but Zlatohlávek's strike restored Teplice's cushion and deflated Trnava's momentum.

Matěj Pulkrab (Teplice) — Opened the scoring with a composed 28th-minute finish and led the line well in the first half before being substituted at the break. The forward's movement was a persistent problem for the Spartak defence.

Tomáš Zlatohlávek (Teplice) — Came on at half-time for Pulkrab and scored the decisive second goal in the 73rd minute with a crisp strike from inside the box. Subbed off himself in the 82nd minute.

Luděk Němeček (Teplice) — The Teplice goalkeeper made a vital 64th-minute interception, rushing off his line to smother a dangerous Spartak attack that could have drawn the visitors level.

Teplice's 2-0 win was built on efficiency rather than dominance. Both sides used the match primarily for fitness — the 24 total substitutions (12 per team) tell the story of a game that was always going to be disjointed. The single yellow card reflects the friendly nature of the contest.

Spartak Trnava struggled to create clear-cut chances despite spells of possession in the second half. Their best opportunity — Pristach's miscued effort in the 70th minute — was a rare moment of threat. Teplice, by contrast, took two of their limited clear chances, which is precisely what managers look for in early pre-season friendlies: clinical finishing when it matters.

For Teplice, this was an ideal start to pre-season — a clean sheet, goals from two different forwards, and minutes spread across the squad. Their preparation continues ahead of the 2026/27 Chance Liga season.

For Spartak Trnava, this was their first friendly of the summer as they prepare for the new Niké Liga campaign. Head coach Antonio Muňoz will have gained valuable insights into his squad's fitness levels, with all available players seeing action. Trnava face Viktoria Plzeň next in their pre-season schedule (1 July), followed by Slovácko (4 July).

The match also carried a subplot: Teplice head coach Zdenko Frťala spent three seasons as a player at Spartak Trnava (1993–1996) before later representing Teplice, adding a personal dimension to the fixture.

A textbook pre-season friendly: disjointed, heavy on substitutions, and decided by two well-taken goals. Teplice will be the happier side — they were sharper in both boxes. Spartak Trnava have work to do in the final third before their competitive campaign begins, but the fitness minutes are the real currency at this stage of the summer.