ZLIN, Czech Republic (Interstat) — Slavia Prague defeated Zlin 1-0 on Friday at Stadion Letná, using Emmanuel Ayaosi’s 16th-minute goal to secure the away victory. Lukas Provod assisted on the lone score. Ayaosi was substituted in the 68th minute after giving Slavia Prague the lead. Provod recorded an assist while playing the full match. Zlin pushed for an equalizer but could not break through. J. Cernin received a yellow card in the 41st minute, and J. Stefan was booked in the 49th for Zlin. Slavia Prague’s T. Holes was cautioned in the 89th minute. Both teams made late substitutions as Zlin searched for a response and Slavia Prague protected its advantage. With the result, Slavia Prague moved to 1-0 in the competition and overall. Zlin fell to 0-1 in the competition and 0-2 overall. Zlin had lost at home to Prostejov in its previous outing. Slavia Prague’s defense held firm after the early goal, limiting Zlin’s chances through the closing stages. The visitors managed the final minutes and left with the shutout win.