Poruba vs AZ Havirov

Havířov's second-period surge decided the structural arc of the game. After a tight 20 minutes that Poruba led 2-1, the visitors scored three times in 12:07 — Šuhaj, Chroboček and Zaťovič — to build a two-goal cushion that forced Poruba to chase. Krenželok's late heroics forced OT, but Havířov had banked the lead that ultimately proved decisive.

Daniel Krenželok (Poruba) — A perfect hat-trick (even-strength, powerplay, 4-on-4) that single-handedly kept Poruba in the game. His third goal at 57:25 was a piece of ingenuity, controlling a bouncing puck between his skates and flicking it past Žukov's shoulder from close range.

David Chroboček (Havířov) — Scored twice including the OT winner, both from opportunistic crease-crash plays. His first at 34:29 was a pinpoint wrist shot under the bar; the OT decider was pure poacher's instinct.

Vladimír Svačina (Poruba) — One goal and one primary assist, instrumental in both the first-period equaliser and Krenželok's powerplay strike.

Martin Zaťovič (Havířov) — The former Czech national team forward scored the 4-2 goal that looked like a dagger until Poruba's third-period rally.

Player of the Match: David Chroboček (AZ Havířov) — two goals including the overtime winner in a decisive individual performance.

The period-by-period splits tell the story: Poruba won the first period 2-1 and the third 2-0, but lost the middle frame 0-3 — a 12-minute spell that ultimately cost them the match. Both teams converted their powerplay chances efficiently (Poruba 1/1 in the third, Havířov capitalised on momentum). The Krenželok hat-trick accounted for 75% of Poruba's offence; no other Poruba forward scored. Havířov spread their scoring across five different goal scorers, demonstrating the depth that carried them through.

The RT TORAX Cup — hosted by Poruba at RT TORAX ARENA — concludes with Havířov as tournament winners. Poruba finished with a split: a 2-0 shutout of Jastrzębie on 21 August followed by this overtime loss. Havířov entered the match undefeated in pre-season after a 3-1 win over GKS Tychy on 14 August and now add Poruba's scalp. Both teams continue their pre-season schedules ahead of the 2026-27 Czech second-tier campaign.

A fittingly dramatic final to a pre-season tournament: Havířov's second-period blitz showed composure under Poruba's early pace, and Chroboček's double proved the difference. Krenželok's hat-trick was the headline act for the losing side, but spread scoring won the day.