Kobra Praha vs Benatky

Benatky struck first through D. Zumr at 03:00 of Period 1, but Kobra replied with two quick finishes — M. Kulinic equalised at 12:00 and A. Macha put the home side ahead at 14:00 — to carry a 2-1 lead into the first intermission.

The momentum swung decisively in the second period. A. Straka levelled the scores at 03:00 of P2 (23:00 overall), and J. Hruska put the visitors ahead for good at 18:00 of P2 (38:00).

A. Vosmik extended Benatky's lead to 4-2 early in Period 3 (11:00, 51st minute), a goal that proved decisive when Kobra's D. Steiner pulled one back at 18:00 of P3 (58th minute). Kobra pulled their goaltender for an extra attacker in the final two minutes and pressed for an equaliser, but Benatky held firm.

Kobra controlled Period 1, outscoring Benatky 2-1 and carrying the better chances into the break. Benatky flipped the game entirely in the second period, scoring twice in the opening 18 minutes to take a 3-2 lead. Straka's equaliser and Hruska's go-ahead goal swung the psychological edge to the visitors, who never trailed again. Kobra's blank in P2 (0-2) proved the decisive 20-minute window.

• A. Straka (Benatky): Scored the P2 equaliser, kickstarting the visitors' turnaround.
• A. Vosmik (Benatky): Delivered the 4-2 goal in P3 that gave Benatky a crucial two-goal cushion.
• D. Steiner (Kobra Praha): Scored the late consolation at 58:00 and drew a penalty that gave Kobra a late powerplay.

Player of the match: A. Straka (Benatky).

The 15 prior meetings between these sides averaged 7.53 goals per match (113 total), and this fixture continued the trend with seven goals. Kobra had won 11 of those 15 head-to-heads (73%), making this result a notable upset by historical standards. The period split — Kobra taking P1 2-1, Benatky dominating P2 2-0, and a split P3 1-1 — highlights Benatky's second-period surge as the clear difference. Both teams have now scored in all 16 meetings in this rivalry, and over 2.5 goals has landed in every single fixture (100%).

This was the pre-season opener for both Czech clubs ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Benatky start their preparation with an away win, while Kobra will look to tighten up defensively after conceding four. Both sides continue their friendly schedules before their respective domestic seasons begin.

A typical pre-season friendly — open, end-to-end, high-scoring. Benatky's second-period composure after a shaky start was the difference, while Kobra will want to address the 20-minute lapse that cost them the game. The rivalry's reputation for goals remains firmly intact.