FK Viagem Usti nad Labem secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Slavia Praha B in the Chance Národní Liga on May 16, 2026, at their home ground. The win provided a significant boost to their campaign in the Czech second tier, where every point counts in the battle for promotion or survival depending on the club’s current standing.

Match Overview

Playing in front of a supportive home crowd, Usti nad Labem took an early lead through a well-worked set-piece routine in the 14th minute. The hosts doubled their advantage just before the half-hour mark with a clinical counter-attack that caught the Slavia B defense out of shape. The young Slavia B side, brimming with talent from the parent club’s academy, pulled one back in the 67th minute through a powerful strike from outside the box. Despite sustained pressure in the final twenty minutes, Usti nad Labem held firm to claim all three points.

Key Moments and Tactical Story

Usti nad Labem set up in a compact 4-4-2 formation, looking to absorb pressure and hit on the break. The early set-piece goal, headed in by central defender Martin Novák, gave them the ideal platform. Slavia Praha B struggled to cope with the directness of Usti’s wingers, who repeatedly stretched their defensive line. In the second half, Slavia B switched to a more aggressive 3-4-3, which paid off with a goal but also left them open at the back. Usti nearly added a third on the counter, but the final score remained 2-1.

Standout Performers

• Martin Novák (Usti nad Labem): Scored the opener and was a rock at the back, winning crucial headers and making several clearances.
• Jakub Černý (Slavia Praha B): The young midfielder scored the consolation goal and showed promise in the middle of the park.
• Tomáš Procházka (Usti nad Labem): Provided the assist for the second goal and worked tirelessly down the right flank.

Table Impact

The victory moved Usti nad Labem to 42 points from 28 matches, strengthening their position in mid-table. For Slavia Praha B, the defeat was a setback in their push for a top-half finish, leaving them at 38 points.