# Czech sports officiating controversies

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/czech-sports-officiating-controversies
> Updated: 2026-09-18T20:21:44.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Recent sporting events in the Czech Republic have seen various officiating controversies across different disciplines.

In a fourth-league football match between Meteor Prague and SK Štětí, SK Štětí coach Michal Obrtlík accused referee Milan Matějček of unfair influence. Following a 2-2 draw, Obrtlík alleged that a late penalty awarded to Meteor Prague was “fabricated” and claimed the referee exhibited unprofessional behavior, including mocking the team and making threats regarding player ejections.

In ice hockey, a Tipsport extraliga match between HC Olomouc and HC Škoda Plzeň drew scrutiny following an incident where player Filip Gewiese sustained a torn lip. While the officiating decision regarding the resulting penalty sparked debate, HC Olomouc spokesperson Tomáš Schmiedt defended the officials. Schmiedt stated the club agreed with the explanation provided by the referees and noted that criticism of officials is currently not permitted under established protocols.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: HC Olomouc spokesperson defends referees after controversial injury

A controversial officiating decision in a Tipsport extraliga match between HC Olomouc and HC Škoda Plzeň has sparked debate after a player sustained a facial injury.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hc-olomouc-spokesperson-defends-referees-after-controversial-injury

### 2026-09-13: SK Štětí coach accuses referee of influencing match

SK Štětí coach Michal Obrtlík has accused referee Milan Matějček of unfairly influencing a 2-2 draw against Meteor Prague by awarding a controversial late penalty.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sk-tt-coach-accuses-referee-of-influencing-match

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