Plzen triumphed over FK Pardubice in a close win on Saturday, 2-3, on matchday 23. In this competition, Radoslav Kováč's team came from a defeat, and Miroslav Koubek's team came from three wins. Pavel Sulc was the star with 2 goals.
With 6 minutes on the clock, FK Pardubice saw Denis Halinsky get a straight red card The opening goal was scored by Lukás Kalvach shortly before the interval.
After the break, Pavel Sulc doubled the lead for Plzen. After 49 minutes, Miroslav Koubek's team extended their lead with a goal from midfielder. Midfielder now on a scoring streak of 3 consecutive games. In the 55th minute, Krystof Danek struck for Radoslav Kováč's team. In a very unlucky moment, Lukás Kalvach scored an own-goal after 71 minutes.
After the result Plzen are 3rd in the table, with 48 points, while FK Pardubice sit 13th place, with 23 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Miroslav Koubek's team will host Sparta Praha, whilst Radoslav Kováč's team will play away against FC Hradec Králové.
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Krystof Danek 55' | Lukás Kalvach 43' 71' (o.g.) Pavel Sulc 47' 49' |