Sparta Enjoys Football Spring, Wins Third Match; Hradec Suffers Loss
Sparta Prague secured a 2:0 home victory over Hradec Králové, marking their third consecutive win in the spring season of the Czech football league.
In the 22nd round of the Czech first league, Sparta Prague defeated Hradec Králové 2:0 at home, with captain Lukáš Haraslín scoring both goals of the match. Haraslín first put Sparta ahead in the 19th minute and extended the lead with a penalty after halftime. This win marks Sparta's third consecutive victory in the spring season, keeping them in second place, five points behind arch-rivals Slavia Prague, the defending champions.
Hradec Králové, on the other hand, has struggled lately, winning only one of their last five league matches and currently sitting in seventh place. The match was significant for Sparta as it avenged their previous 1:2 loss to Hradec back in September, and they have had a remarkable record against Hradec, suffering only one loss in their last 17 league encounters. At home in the top league, Sparta has not lost to Hradec in their last 20 matches, winning 19 of them.
The match experienced some drama early on when Sparta's goalkeeper, Vindahl, had to leave the pitch after a collision with the goalpost while attempting to save a deflected shot. Despite being injured, he initially continued playing but was ultimately replaced by Surovčík in the 17th minute. This incident highlights the intensity and physical demands of competitive football at this level, and remains a point of concern for the team's management as they navigate the spring season with injury management and player availability in mind.