FK Varnsdorf edged SK Benátky nad Jizerou 1-0 in a tight CFL contest, the winner arriving from Jiri Plachy in the 80th minute. It was a late breakthrough after an hour of patient, cagey football.
Plachy's strike settled a match in which Varnsdorf shaded possession, 51% to 49%, and did most of the attacking from set pieces, earning seven corners to Benátky's two. The key moment came eight minutes from time, with the home side finally turning territorial pressure into the only goal.
The scoreline flattered the hosts slightly in front of goal: Benátky actually had five shots on target to Varnsdorf's three, yet could not find a way through. Varnsdorf took their one clear chance and made it count.
