

FC Viktoria Plzen Edge Thrilling Friendly Against SK Artis Brno 4-2
A high-scoring International Club Friendly on 27 June 2026 saw Czech giants FC Viktoria Plzen defeat SK Artis Brno 4-2 in an entertaining contest. The match, played at Plzeň’s training centre, featured end-to-end action and plenty of goals as both sides tested their attacking options.
Viktoria Plzen opened the scoring in the 12th minute when striker Tomáš Chorý volleyed in from a cross. Brno equalised just before the half-hour mark through a penalty converted by Jakub Švec after a handball in the box. The hosts regained the lead minutes later: winger Pavel Bucha cut inside and unleashed a curling shot into the top corner.
In the second half, Plzen extended the lead to 3-1 through a tap-in from substitute Jan Kopic following a goalmouth scramble. Brno pulled one back in the 71st minute with a long-range effort from Lukáš Sadílek that crept in off the post. However, Plzen sealed the victory with a fourth goal in stoppage time, midfielder Lukáš Kalvach finishing a quick counter-attack.
Match Highlights
- 12' – Tomáš Chorý (Plzen) 1-0
- 27' – Jakub Švec (Brno, pen) 1-1
- 37' – Pavel Bucha (Plzen) 2-1
- 59' – Jan Kopic (Plzen) 3-1
- 71' – Lukáš Sadílek (Brno) 3-2
- 90+2' – Lukáš Kalvach (Plzen) 4-2
Viktoria Plzen’s attacking firepower was on full display, while Brno showed promise going forward but defensive lapses proved costly. Both sides will continue their pre-season programmes next week.