Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Mlada Boleslav 4-0 Ried: David Langhamer scored twice as the Czech side swept past SV Ried in a pre-season friendly, with all four goals arriving after half-time.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
The first half ended goalless with little separating the two sides. Ried held firm through the opening 45 minutes, but the dam broke after the interval.
59' — J. Klíma (1-0). Jiří Klíma broke the deadlock, turning home from close range after a Jan Kolářík assist. The goal was the 59th-minute catalyst that changed the game's complexion.
64' — D. Langhamer (2-0). David Langhamer doubled the lead five minutes later, finishing from a Jinoch delivery to give Mlada Boleslav breathing room.
72' — D. Langhamer (3-0). Langhamer struck again eight minutes later — this time Kolářík provided the assist again — to put the result beyond doubt.
85' — J. Kolářík (4-0). Kolářík capped the scoring with his first senior goal for Mlada Boleslav, converting a Penner free kick from the right flank.
Ried had a late chance to pull one back when Scholl's header sailed just over the crossbar in the 89th minute, but the clean sheet remained intact.
The turning point
Ried's disciplined defensive shape held Mlada Boleslav at bay for 58 minutes, but Klíma's opener — the first of four unanswered goals in a 26-minute blitz — broke their resistance completely. Once the Czechs found the net, the second and third goals followed in quick succession.
Key performers
- David Langhamer — Two well-taken second-half goals in eight minutes, the second of which effectively killed the contest. Man of the match.
- Jan Kolářík — A goal and two assists, with his delivery from set pieces and open play causing Ried persistent problems.
- Jiří Klíma — Scored the crucial opener and hit the crossbar in the 81st minute, a constant threat to the Austrian defence.
By the numbers — interpreted
Mlada Boleslav's 10 shots on target to Ried's two (per iSport.cz) paints a clear picture of second-half dominance. The 56% possession share was relatively narrow, but the Czech side's efficiency in front of goal — four goals from 12 total shots — contrasted sharply with Ried's inability to test the goalkeeper. Ried edged the corner count 4-1, but none of those set pieces produced a meaningful chance.
What it means
This was the final pre-season friendly for both clubs ahead of their respective league campaigns. For Mlada Boleslav, the 4-0 scoreline represents their most convincing result of the summer preparation and builds momentum before the Czech First League season. For Ried, who compete in the Austrian 2. Liga, the defensive frailties exposed after the break will give head coach Michael Wimmer — or his successor — something to address before competitive fixtures begin.
Verdict
A tale of two halves. Mlada Boleslav were patient, efficient, and ruthless once they found the breakthrough. Ried competed well for 58 minutes but collapsed under sustained pressure, conceding four goals in 26 second-half minutes. The scoreline accurately reflected the gulf in quality after the interval.
Match Events
Key match events between Mlada Boleslav and Ried — 4 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 19 Jul 2026