Slovan eliminated from the cup in Brno

Brno/Liberec – Slovan Liberec’s MOL Cup campaign ended in disappointment as they were knocked out in the third round by second-division side Artis Brno. The visitors took an early lead through a powerful strike from Afolabi Soliu, but Brno hit back swiftly thanks to Dahman and Lutonský. Just before halftime, Otrísal was shown a red card for a foul on the Liberec goalkeeper, leaving the hosts down to ten men. Despite the numerical advantage, Slovan failed to impose themselves and were often second best after the break. Following a goalless extra time, the drama continued in the penalty shoot-out – where Artis Brno kept their cool and sent the top-flight side crashing out of the cup.