The Czech team finished fourth in the Nations Cup, Fládr was the best scorer
The non-traditional opponent defeated the Czech team in the opening match 5: 2, in the battle for bronze Israel won 4: 2. “It simply came to our notice then. The Israelis were well equipped for strength and quickly finished the breaks. In the first match we soon led 2: 0, unfortunately after our mistakes we did not manage the match. In the second match, we wanted to break it and, after disappointment with the Hungarians, win the last match of the tournament, but we didn’t succeed. Israel prepared well for us in both matches and waited for our mistakes, which it then used, “saddened the newcomer in the national team Zdeněk Fládr from Blanensko.
In other matches of the Czech national team, they defeated Slovakia 3: 2, when Fládr scored a goal, they drew 1: 1 with Hungary. “I think we were better with Slovakia and Hungary. We won the match with the Slovaks, we were with Hungary forty-five seconds from the final, unfortunately the opponent leveled and sentenced us to a match for bronze, which we did not manage. We needed to play better results with Israel, “said Fládr.
Results of the Nations Cup in Budapest
Hungary – Slovakia 0: 1
CR – Israel 2: 5 (goals of CR: Marik 2)
Hungary – Israel 4: 2
Czech Republic – Slovakia 3: 2 (Czech goals: Podzimek, Rosůlek, Fládr)
Israel – Slovakia 0: 1
Hungary – Czech Republic 1: 1 (Czech goal: Koudelka)
3rd place: Israel – Czech Republic 4: 2 (goals of the Czech Republic: Fládr 2)
Final: Slovakia – Hungary 0: 2
He scored three goals in the tournament, as well as Yuval Shabtay from Israel, won the prize for the top scorer. “I tried to show the maximum in every match, the goals scored were something extra. I am happy for the goal with Slovakia, she was victorious and she helped us mentally after the unsuccessful entry into the tournament with Israel, “said Fládr, 27, who scored two more goals in the bronze medal match.
He wore the jersey of the Czech national team for the first time, as well as nine other players. “I really enjoyed the national team premiere. It was short, but all the more interesting. Four tough matches in two days. It’s completely different from a Super League match, “compared the offensive player who lives in Prostějov.
It was Blanensko, for which he plays in the SuperLeague of small football, that sent the most representatives to Hungary. Pavel Kucharčuk and Aleš Rus made their debut together with Fládr, among the matadors are Ondřej Paděra and Jan Koudelka, who added at the last minute. “It certainly helped that there were more of us than one choice. But I also knew boys from Olomouc, so it was no problem to adapt with others. The boys are great, there was a friendly atmosphere, “he remarked.
The national team presented itself for the first time in two years since the World Championships in Perth, Australia. And the newcomers must have asked for more attention. “Coaches assess how everyone is next. I take it as a valuable experience in my career and I will be happy for any further opportunity. Playing for the national team is the most, “said Fládr.
Staff of the Czech national team
Goalkeepers: Ondřej Bíro (Most), Mario Murín (Ostrava)
Field players: Ondřej Paděra, Jan Koudelka, Pavel Kucharčuk, Zdeněk Fládr, Aleš Rus (all Blanensko), Vojtěch Pazdera, Michal Galus, Lukáš Kaďorek (all Olomouc), Stanislav Mařík, David Podzimek (both Staropramen Prague), David Sandr ( Příbram), David Macháček (Koráb Prague), Jan Rosůlek (Pardubice), Daniel Kasal (Most)
Implementation team: Luděk Zelenka (general manager), Stanislav Bejda (head coach), Jiří Novák (assistant coach), David Musil (team leader), Petr Pícha (technical manager)
