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Machálek handles the derby as Plzeň pays for a new rule

From iDNES · () Czech

Translated from Czech and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

Analysis Sources not specified Outcome reported
  • Referee Jan Machálek delivered a confident performance in Sparta Prague’s 0-3 derby defeat of Slavia Prague.
  • The other matches in the sixth round produced few contentious incidents, with Plzeň’s 1-1 draw against Slovácko drawing attention because of a new substitution-delay rule.

The Sparta-Slavia derby was expected to be tense, but the match ended 0-3 in what proved to be a relatively calm contest.

Referee Jan Machálek played a part in keeping the game under control, delivering what the coverage described as a confident performance.

The remaining matches in the sixth round also produced few major disputes. One of the most notable incidents involved the use of a new rule against delaying substitutions, which worked against Plzeň in its 1-1 match with Slovácko.

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Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.