“Lukas Cmelik converts penalty to break the deadlock and secure victory for Hradec Králové”
PivotalHradec Králové edged out a cagey friendly contest against Chrudim with a late penalty conversion from Lukas Cmelik. The match remained deadlocked for 80 minutes as both sides struggled to create clear-cut chances in what proved to be a tactical, low-tempo affair typical of pre-season encounters. Cmelik's spot-kick proved decisive after Chrudim conceded a penalty in the closing stages, giving Hradec Králové a narrow victory that will boost confidence ahead of their upcoming league campaign. The result continues Hradec's solid preparation phase while highlighting Chrudim's need to sharpen their attacking play before competitive action resumes.
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