FC Zlín 0–1 FC Baník Ostrava: Gritty Away Win Keeps Ostrava in Hunt

FC Baník Ostrava ground out a hard-fought 1–0 victory over FC Zlín in the Czech Chance Liga on July 25, 2026. The match, played at the Stadion Letná in Zlín, was a tight affair decided by a single moment of quality.

The only goal of the game came in the 27th minute. Baník Ostrava’s midfielder Lukáš Budínský picked up the ball on the edge of the box, shifted it onto his left foot, and curled a delightful shot into the far corner. Zlín’s defense was slow to close down, and the strike proved unstoppable.

Zlín pressed for an equalizer in the second half, enjoying more possession and creating several half-chances. However, Baník’s backline held firm, with goalkeeper Jiří Letáček making two crucial saves. The visitors were content to absorb pressure and hit on the counter, but neither side could add to the scoreline.

The result keeps Baník Ostrava in contention for a top-five finish, while Zlín remain in the bottom half, frustrated by their inability to turn possession into goals. This was Ostrava’s third clean sheet of the season, underlining their defensive resilience.

Key Moment: Budínský’s first-half stunner proved the difference. Zlín will rue missed chances, particularly a header from close range that sailed over the bar in the 74th minute.