Usti nad Labem vs Kadan

The game never truly swung back after Guman's second goal at 30:40. Kadaň had pulled within 3-2 through Vostiňák at 26:08 and were pressing for an equaliser, but Guman's unassisted strike — creating space with his trademark loop at the top of the circle — snuffed out that momentum before the second intermission.

The decisive stretch came in the opening minutes of the third period: two goals in 84 seconds (Kincl 43:05, Klíma 44:29) turned a manageable 4-2 deficit into a 6-2 rout.

Tomáš Guman (Ústí nad Labem) — Two goals, including the early second-period strike that regained the lead and the solo effort that rebuilt the two-goal cushion. The live commentary noted his "typical loop" in the offensive zone that created space for his shots.

Zdeněk Nedvěd (Ústí nad Labem) — Scored twice in the third period (power-play goal at 54:42, shorthanded strike at 57:10). His second goal was set up by a Nagy solo run through three Kadaň players.

Martin Nagy (Ústí nad Labem) — Registered three primary assists (Bezpalec 19:49, Klíma 44:29, Nedvěd 57:10) and was described by the live reporter as weaving "between three players" before setting up Nedvěd's shorthanded goal.

Patrik Chmel (Ústí nad Labem) — Solid in goal, making key saves during Kadaň power plays early in the third period, particularly a point-blank stop on Chamrád at 36:45.

Player of the match: Tomáš Guman (Ústí nad Labem)

The page display shows Ústí nad Labem's historical head-to-head dominance (33 wins in 50 meetings) and the high-scoring nature of this fixture (6.7 goals per match historically, 94% over 2.5 goals). The 8-3 result — 11 total goals — sat well above that average.

Penalties were lopsided at 6:2 in favour of Kadaň, meaning Ústí spent significant time short-handed, yet still outscored their guests 3-1 on the power play and added a shorthanded goal. Three of Ústí's eight goals arrived with the man advantage; Kadaň's only power-play conversions came from Hynek (10:17, P1) and Vostiňák (26:08, P2).

The home side's third-period explosion (4-1) was the game's most lopsided frame, suggesting Kadaň's fitness or depth was tested as the game wore on.

Both teams are preparing for the Czech third-tier (2. liga) season. Ústí nad Labem had previously beaten a university select side 6-1 in their only other pre-season outing before this fixture. Kadaň, who finished 13th in 2. liga group Západ last season (ahead of 14th-placed Ústí), were playing their first pre-season match of the 2026/27 campaign.

Ústí's next pre-season fixture has not been confirmed at time of writing. Kadaň's next scheduled outing is listed for late August.

The performance signals strong early-season form for Jan Čaloun's Ústí side, whose attacking output — 14 goals in two friendlies — will encourage supporters ahead of the 2. liga campaign.

A one-sided pre-season friendly that exposed a gulf in match readiness between the two sides. Ústí's firepower, particularly from Guman and Nagy's supply line, overwhelmed Kadaň in the third period. The penalty disparity (6:2) and Kadaň's inability to capitalise on extended power-play time in the third period will concern their coaching staff.