Pardubice Edges Plzen 2‑1 Behind Samuel’s Early Goal

PLZEN, Czech Republic (Interstat) — FK Pardubice defeated Plzen 2-1 on Sunday, using Victor Samuel’s 22nd-minute opener and a later decisive goal to secure the result despite Amar Memic’s 49th-minute equalizer for Plzen. Samuel was replaced in the 56th minute. Memic, who scored for Plzen, was substituted in the 69th minute, while Merchas Doski recorded an assist for Plzen. FK Pardubice’s competition record improved to 2-1, and its overall record moved to 3-1. Plzen fell to 2-1 in the competition and 2-3 across all competitions. Yellow cards went to Plzen’s Kabongo C. in the 7th minute and FK Pardubice’s Halinsky D. in the 17th, Hlavaty M. in the 65th and Mahuta R. in the 68th. Plzen made three changes at halftime and another in the 77th minute, while FK Pardubice made five substitutions after the break, including Samuel’s exit and later changes in the 88th and 89th minutes.