“When I was returning from Sparta to Slovácko in 2018, I could not imagine that I would still be preparing for such an important duel. At that time, Hradiště used to be the main goal to save in the league. Everyone was excited when we fought our way into the superstructure group for seventh to tenth place. It wasn’t until last year that we achieved fourth place with significant success, which we repeated in this league year. And in the cup final against Sparta, we will now try to add the icing on the cake with the victory, even though the opponent has more experience with such important duels, “Kadlec is already looking forward to it.
He admits that every match with Sparta is special for him. “After all, I won championship titles with her, won the cup and I also competed in Letná in the Champions League. I also got to the national team from here. I still have a lot of friends and good acquaintances in Sparta. Now, however, I play for Slovácko, where I grew up in football. I will do my best to win a valuable trophy in front of a sold-out auditorium and thus make a name for ourselves in the history of the Hradiště club, “he decided.” It would be something absolutely extraordinary for the city and the region. “He realizes.
Kadlec hopes that the final will be a good football promotion. “It seems to me that in the Czech Republic the cup is quite underestimated. Only recently have the clubs taken him a lot more seriously, “he noted.
Pavel Vrba knows the match, which decides whether the season was successful or not, before the cup finalVideo: Sport.cz, FACR
As the conductor of the Slovácko defense, he does not deal much with the fact that a healed Hložek forward will most likely appear in the Sparta line-up. “Praguers have a very good team, whoever is on the field. We didn’t even expect him to play. I support young Hložek, but I believe he won’t give us a goal. Let him keep them for later, “Kadlec told him.
If the final duel ends in a draw even after extra time, he is ready to kick a penalty. “Why not? I changed her twice during the final triumphs with Sparta. I would definitely believe in ten. But I hope that we will manage the match in good time, “he smiles.
A two-and-a-half-year-old son will cheer on him in the auditorium. “He was at the league match with Baník this weekend, in which we managed a big turnaround from 0: 1 to 3: 1 in the second half. So I agreed to go on Wednesday as well, even though the finals don’t start until seven in the evening. I will be very happy if he will rejoice with us if we raise the cup over our heads, “Kadlec dreams of an ideal scenario.
He has an extremely successful duel in his head from last autumn, when the Hradiště people gave Sparta four goals in the league in front of their fans. Recently, however, the Praguers succeeded at Letná for a 3: 1 change. “There probably won’t be that many goals now. Especially at first it will probably be a little more careful on both sides. After all, a single match decides the winner, “he reminded.
Lukáš Sadílek to Sparta? We will not allow ourselves to be ruled out by such reports, Martin Svědík refusesVideo: Sport.cz, FACR
The football players of Slovácko have already secured participation in the second preliminary round of the European Conference League in fourth place in the league competition, and by winning the domestic cup, they would have an even more comfortable entry position into Europe. They will thus have the opportunity to correct last year’s unfortunate elimination by the Bulgarian Plovdiv. But Kadlec still has no idea if he will be there next season. “I am considering continuing my career. Jumping back to the European Cup is, of course, very tempting. On the other hand, it is said that the end is at its best. I have to discuss it thoroughly with my family, “he is going to consult with his loved ones.
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