Wednesday, July 25, 2018

July 18, 2018 - Friendly - Čechovice 0 Hněvotín 3 (in Vrahovice)






July 18, 2018 - Friendly in Vrahovice
Čechovice (6th tier) 0 Hněvotín (5th tier) 3
Attendance - 30

I am not sure why Čechovice did not host this match on their pitch, which is probably only 5km away from Vrahovice.  Hněvotín are only one tier higher than Čechovice but the difference in technical quality was clear.  They just had that extra step which Čechovice did not have.


Thursday, July 19, 2018

July 1, 2018 - World U16 Boys Ball Hockey Championships - Canada vs USA






World U16 Boys Ball Hockey Championships in Přerov, Czech Republic

Canada vs USA
Attendance - 200

I did not really know what to expect because ball hockey is a sport which I played on the streets in Canada when I was a little boy.  I was not sure what the level was going to be, but since this was a World Championships, I expect the level to be decent.  The match was played in ice arena where the 2nd tier Přerov hockey team plays.  Most of the crowd was made up of a respectable amount of Americans and Canadians who made the trip to support their children.  I do not remember the score, but I think it might have been Canada 0 USA 3.

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

July 4, 2018 - Friendly - SK Prostějov 7 Sigma Olomouc U21 2





July 4, 2018 - Friendly
SK Prostějov 7 Sigma Olomouc U21 2
Attendance - 130

This was the 2nd pre season friendly for SK Prostějov as they prepare for the Czech Republic 2.liga.  The match took place at the SK Prostějov training centre, which has minimal facilities.  I was a little surprised at the poor play of Sigma U21, but this was their first pre season match.  Apparently there were also two red cards which is quite unusual for a friendly.

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

June 17, 2018 - Radslavice 4 Haná Prostějov 3






June 17, 2018 - Olomoucký Kraj - 1 B třída - 7th tier
Radslavice 4 Haná Prostějov 3
Att - 126

Going back to Radslavice brought back some of my memories, because it was there where I attended my first Haná away match 10 years ago. The village has a population of 1,147 and I do not think it is a well known place.  It is only about 5km from Přerov.  One thing it does have going for it is a great old stand, which is kind of a rare thing at this level in the Czech Republic.

As for the match, the hosts had to win to assure their position in the 1 B třída and meanwhile Haná had very little to play for.  Only two players on the bench, which has been a theme for the last few matches.  This match for Haná seemed like they were going through the motion, but they did not play that bad despite having little to play for.

This match marked the end of the 10 year supporting Haná Prostějov.  In that time, I have attended over 200 Haná matches and watched them play in 43 villages and towns.  They have won promotion 3 times and were self-relegated once from the 6th tier down to the 8th tier.

Monday, June 18, 2018

June 2, 2018 - Horní Moštěnice 0 Haná Prostějov 0 (Horní Moštěnice won on penalties)








June 2, 2018 - Olomoucký Kraj - 1 B třída - 7th tier
Horní Moštěnice 0 Haná Prostějov 0 (Horní Moštěnice won on penalties)
Attendance - 126

This was my second time watching Haná play away to Horní Moštěnice.  The first time was 8 years ago with the match also ending in a draw.  The town is about 5km from Přerov, and has a population of 1600.  I suppose it is most known for being the home of Hanácká Kyselka water company. 
There is not a lot to say about this match as chances were few and far between.  It is possible to catch a train or bus back to Přerov, but I decided to walk which took around 1 hour.