Kozlovice vs Vsetín

Kozák's 1st-minute opener. A pre-season friendly is rarely won in the opening seconds, but the early strike forced Vsetín onto the front foot far earlier than they would have wanted. It allowed Kozlovice to sit in a compact shape and hit on the counter, a game plan they executed with discipline throughout the first half.

Miroslav Kozák (Kozlovice) — The match-winner within 60 seconds. His sharp movement and composure set the tone for the entire performance.

Adam Galetka (Kozlovice) — Added the insurance goal in the 53rd minute with a composed finish, giving the scoreline a more accurate reflection of the balance of play.

Twin signings Petr and Jakub Červenka (Kozlovice) — Both made their debuts in the friendly. Petr arrived from third-tier Hranice and Jakub from Skaštice. Matějka will hope their familiarity with each other translates into on-pitch cohesion.

Player of the Match: Miroslav Kozák — his lightning-fast opener defined the contest.

The match page records two goals from two events, both normal goals by Kozlovice, with no cards issued. The 1-0 half-time scoreline reflects a first half in which Kozlovice were the dominant side territorially. While the provider data does not include shots or possession, the narrative evidence from TV Přerov's coverage is clear: Kozlovice controlled the first period, allowed the game to slow after the second goal, and never looked likely to concede. The clean sheet — against a team a division above them — is the standout stat.

For Kozlovice, this is an ideal start to pre-season. A fourth-division side (Divize E) beating a third-tier MSFL opponent sends a clear signal of intent ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The integration of new signings, including the Červenka twins, appears to be progressing well. Manager Roman Matějka praised the performance, telling TV Přerov that the first half "had good parameters" and that he was satisfied with the team's organisation. Kozlovice's next friendly is scheduled for Saturday 18 July 2026 at home against another MSFL side, Blansko.

For Vsetín, managed by Lukáš Pazdera, this was a useful early test against motivated opponents. The MSFL side are still assembling their squad for the autumn campaign and used the match to evaluate players. The Instagram post from valasskyfotbal.com confirmed that Vsetín fielded a different XI in each half to maximise the trial period. Their next pre-season fixture was not confirmed at the time of writing.

A deserved win for Kozlovice, who were sharper, better organised and more purposeful from the first whistle. The 1-0 scoreline at half-time understated their dominance. Vsetín will take more from the 90 minutes of running than the result, but Pazdera will want to see sharper defensive organisation before the MSFL season begins.