VLAŠIM, Czechia (Interstat) — Vlasim scored in the ninth minute and never trailed, beating Usti nad Labem 3-0 on Friday at Stadion Kollárova ulice. Jakub Hodek opened the scoring early, Petr Kurka doubled the lead before halftime and Roman Teterya added a late third as the home side controlled the game. Usti nad Labem was unable to find a response and finished without a goal. Vlasim’s win came in a match that featured two yellow cards and a series of second-half substitutions. The home side set the pace from the opening whistle and was rewarded when Hodek struck inside the first 10 minutes. The result moved Vlasim’s competition record to 3 wins and 1 loss, while Usti nad Labem stayed at 0 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw in the competition.

Vlasim took the lead when Hodek scored in the ninth minute. Hodek played the full 90 minutes, and his early finish set the tone for the home side. Kurka made it 2-0 in the 33rd minute, giving Vlasim a cushion before the break. The home side also made substitutions in the 32nd and 41st minutes, adjusting before halftime as it protected the advantage. Usti nad Labem could not convert its possession into a goal in the opening period, and Vlasim’s defense held through the first 45 minutes. Hodek and Kurka each finished with one goal, and Kurka also played the full 90 minutes. The home team carried a two-goal lead into the second half. Vlasim’s midfield kept the visitors from building sustained pressure, and Usti nad Labem went into the interval without a goal.

The second half brought more changes and disciplinary action. Vlasim’s V. Jindra received a yellow card in the 63rd minute, and S. Pikolon was booked in the 71st. Usti nad Labem made substitutions in the 46th, 58th and 67th minutes, while Vlasim made three changes in the 67th minute. Those moves did not alter the scoreline until late. Teterya, who played 23 minutes, scored in the 86th minute to complete the scoring. Usti nad Labem made a final substitution in the 88th minute, but the visitors could not produce a consolation goal. Vlasim’s lead remained comfortable through the final whistle. The visitors made five changes in all as they sought a way back into the match, but Vlasim’s back line held firm and protected the clean sheet. The third goal ended any lingering hope for Usti nad Labem and capped the home side’s win.

The victory strengthened Vlasim’s position in the competition. Vlasim’s season record in this competition is now 3 wins and 1 loss, and its record across all competitions is 3 wins and 2 losses. The home side has now won three of its four competition matches. Usti nad Labem’s competition record stands at 0 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, while its record across all competitions is 1 win, 3 losses and 1 draw. The result followed a 0-2 loss at Jihlava for Vlasim in its previous competition match, while Usti nad Labem had lost 1-3 at home to Karvina in its last outing. Vlasim had earlier beaten Kromeriz 1-0, won 2-0 at Slavia Prague B and lost 1-2 at Taborsko. Usti nad Labem had drawn 2-2 at Prostejov, lost 2-3 at home to Opava and won 3-2 at FK Ceska Lipa.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Vlasim 2, Usti nad Labem 1, and Interstat’s ELO system gave Vlasim a 66.5 percent probability to win. Vlasim had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -0.25. The total score of 3 went under the over/under line of 2.75.