Baník Ostrava defeats SK Kladno 2:1 in MOL Cup thriller

Baník Ostrava secured a dramatic 2:1 victory against SK Kladno in the third round of the MOL Cup. The match, played at the František Kloz stadium, went into extra time after a hard-fought contest.

Ukrainian defender Jevhenij Skyba opened the scoring for Baník in the 42nd minute. Kladno responded shortly after halftime when David Jurčenko equalized with a header in the 53rd minute. The match remained tied through regulation time, leading to extra time.

In the 119th minute, Václav Jurečka scored the decisive goal following a pass from Kohút, ensuring Baník's progression to the next stage of the tournament. The win provides a slight reprieve for Ostrava following a recent period of poor league results.