Hradec Králové II vs Jablonec II

Jablonec's third goal in the 53rd minute — the first of the second half — proved decisive. It gave the North Bohemians a lead they would not relinquish, and Hradec Králové II, who had made a full XI change at the interval, could not find a response. From that point, Jablonec added two more to turn a competitive contest into a one-sided scoreline.

• G. Erewa (Jablonec II) — opened the scoring in the third minute, setting the tone for Jablonec's attacking intent.
• Jakub Zeman (Hradec Králové II) — converted the first-half penalty that briefly restored parity.
• D. Breda (Jablonec II) — scored from the spot to restore Jablonec's lead in the 37th minute.
• Jiří Mokrejš (Hradec Králové II) — equalised just before half-time, his goal the last meaningful action of the first period.

Player of the Match: G. Erewa — his early goal set the tempo in a match his side ultimately dominated.

The seven-goal total reflects a game that opened up significantly after the break. Two of the first four goals came from penalties (Zeman 13', Breda 37'), but all three second-half strikes were from open play, suggesting Jablonec's fitness and sharpness — three weeks ahead of their 3. ČFL B season starting on 9 August 2026 — gave them a clear edge as the match wore on. Hradec Králové II, who rotated their entire XI at half-time, lost their attacking rhythm after Mokrejš's equaliser.

This was the second pre-season friendly for both sides. Hradec Králové II had beaten Dukla Prague II 3-2 four days earlier (11 July). Jablonec II's next pre-season fixture is scheduled for 18 July against Admira Prague. Both teams are preparing for the 2026/27 3. ČFL B season, which kicks off on the weekend of 9 August 2026.

Hradec Králové II head coach Tomáš Šilhavý told the club's website: "We are obviously not happy with the result or the performance. The opponent was properly aggressive, while we played too complicatedly. However, it's worth noting that we've been together for a short time, so we don't want to be overly critical. I believe we will improve; we need to be patient and work hard."

A tale of two halves. Jablonec II's superior second-half intensity and finishing told the story — three unanswered goals after the break underlined the gap between the sides on the day. Hradec Králové II's squad rotation disrupted their flow, and Šilhavý's admission that his side played "too complicatedly" points to the work still ahead before the league campaign begins.