Kolín vs Povltava FA

Povltava FA's equaliser seven minutes from time denied Kolín what would have been a morale-boosting win. The visitors had been the side pushing harder in the second half after a disjointed first period, and their late goal — coming from open play — was a reward for sustained pressure. For a side under new manager Martin Vnouček, who took over in mid-July, the resilience to fight back from a goal down will be the most encouraging takeaway.

With no official player names recorded in the match events, the standout contributions came from the two goalscorers — Kolín's first-half marksman who gave his side the lead, and Povltava FA's 83rd-minute equaliser, who ensured the visitors left unbeaten in pre-season so far.

The provider data shows a single goal in each half, with the scores level at 1–1 by full time. The half-time scoreline of 1–0 to Kolín suggests they started sharper, but Povltava FA's second-half response — the only goal after the break — indicates a shift in momentum. The absence of any cards points to a disciplined, low-intensity friendly where both managers prioritised minutes and fitness over aggressive pressing.

This was the second of three pre-season friendlies for Povltava FA ahead of their 2025–26 campaign. They drew 3–3 with Turnov on 18 July and will face Kosmonosy on 25 July before their competitive opener — the MOL Cup preliminary round away at Spartak Příbram on 1 August. Their 3. česká fotbalová liga (Group A) season then begins.

For Kolín, who finished 17th in the Bohemian Football League (ČFL B) in 2025–26 and were relegated to Divize C (fourth tier) for the upcoming season, this friendly is part of their rebuild under new circumstances. They face FK Horní Ředice in the MOL Cup on 1 August before their Divize C campaign starts on 8 August against FC Hlinsko.

A predictable pre-season friendly: Kolín took an early lead, Povltava FA fought back, and both managers got what they wanted — minutes in legs and a clean run-out with no injuries or cards. The 1–1 draw was a fair reflection of two sides at different stages of preparation, with Povltava FA's new coaching staff still integrating ideas and Kolín adjusting to life in the fourth tier.