HAVIROV, Czech Republic (Interstat) — Matej Dolnik scored in the 10th minute and Hodonin made that goal stand Sunday for a 1-0 victory over Havirov at Stadion Dukla. The visiting side struck early and then protected its narrow advantage through the rest of the match, handing Havirov a home defeat. Dolnik was on the field for all 90 minutes and recorded the only goal. Hodonin improved its season record in this competition to 4 wins and 2 losses. Across all competitions, Hodonin now stands at 7 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw. Havirov fell to 2 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw in this competition and is 2 wins, 8 losses and 3 draws across all competitions.

Hodonin’s breakthrough came in the opening stages when Dolnik finished the game’s only scoring play. The goal gave the visitors a lead they never relinquished. Havirov, playing at home, tried to answer before halftime but could not find an equalizer. Hodonin went into the break ahead and kept its shape after the restart. The second half followed a similar pattern, with Havirov seeking a way back into the match and Hodonin defending its advantage. The home side could not produce a finishing touch, and the visitors closed out the result without conceding again. The visitors’ early lead allowed them to dictate the tempo, and Havirov had to chase the match from behind. Hodonin kept its lines compact and limited clear openings for the home side.

The match at Stadion Dukla remained a one-goal contest after Dolnik’s early finish. Havirov pressed for a response, but Hodonin’s back line and midfield limited the home side’s chances. Hodonin did not add to its lead, but it did not need another goal. The visitors protected the clean sheet and took the win on the road. Havirov’s best spells came after the interval, when it held more of the ball and looked for space around the penalty area. Hodonin dropped deeper, absorbed pressure and cleared several deliveries into the box. The visitors were content to protect the lead and took few risks going forward. The home side’s efforts did not produce a goal, and Hodonin’s clean sheet remained intact. The result added three points to Hodonin’s competition account and left Havirov with a home loss.

Hodonin entered the match after a 2-1 home loss to Uhersky Brod, while Havirov had lost 2-0 at Nove Mesto na Morave in its previous outing. Hodonin had also posted a 3-0 home win over FK Frydek-Mistek and a 3-2 loss at Unicov in recent competition play. Hodonin had also beaten Hlubina 4-1 and FC Vsetin 2-0, while losing to SK Hranice 1-0 and Karvina B 1-0. Havirov had beaten Polanka nad Odrou 3-1 and Sigma Olomouc B 3-0 before falling to Nove Mesto na Morave. Havirov had drawn with Uhersky Brod 2-2 and with FK Frydek-Mistek 0-0 and Hlubina 0-0. The latest result continued Hodonin’s stronger run in the competition and extended Havirov’s difficult stretch.

Matej Dolnik’s early goal proved to be the difference in a match that produced little scoring. Hodonin’s defense made the lead hold, and Havirov could not find the net at home. The visitors left with the win and the clean sheet, while the home side was left to regroup after a narrow defeat. Hodonin’s competition record moved to 4 wins and 2 losses, and its overall record moved to 7 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw. Havirov’s competition record moved to 2 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, and its overall record moved to 2 wins, 8 losses and 3 draws.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Hodonin 2, Havirov 1, and the ELO system had projected Hodonin with a 60.5 percent probability to win. Hodonin had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -0.5. The total score of 1 went over the over/under line of 3.5.