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Baník Sokolov upsets Sparta Prague in MOL Cup eighth-final
Baník Sokolov secured a sensational 2-0 victory over Sparta Prague in the MOL Cup eighth-finals. Despite facing a squad depleted by a widespread virus that left ten players unavailable, Baník took the lead just 18 seconds into the match through a goal by Filip Kubala.
Sparta dominated much of the play and created numerous opportunities, but were thwarted by Baník goalkeeper Viktor Budinský, who made ten saves. The match also saw several instances where the woodwork denied Sparta goals. Rhodri Smith sealed the win for the visitors in the 84th minute. This result marks the first time Sparta has been eliminated in the cup eighth-finals since October 2017.
In other football news, Hradec Králové defeated Prostějov 3-1 in extra time, Mladá Boleslav beat Bohemians 1905 3-2, and Pardubice won 4-1 against Slovácko.
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BK Tábor 74 · Baník Ostrava · Baník Sokolov · Czech Extraliga · Filip Chlapík · Filip Kubala · HC Olomouc · HC Sparta Praha · HC Spartak Uherský Brod · HC Škoda Plzeň · Kladno · Lukáš Chludil