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Old 13-05-2008, 11:15   #3 (permalink)
Tulenos
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Default Re: Czech Cup Final Tue 13/5

It's a pretty difficult ne to call - Liberec already in the UEFA Cup as Sparta has qualified for CL preliminaries. Sparta in dire straits after they all but lost the title on Saturday. So it's only pride at stake - and the silverware of course, but the cup is rather ignored by the fans if it doesn't mean a double (with the league title). It is played in Prague, about two kilometres from the Sparta stadium, in Strahov. I guess much depends on the motivation, which may be a bit higher than expected on the Sparta side - with a new, albeit caretaker, coach after Bilek hinted on resignation on Saturday and was immediately fired on Sunday. On the other hand, it always feels good to beat Sparta or Slavia, so Liberec might go for it.
One for conspiracy theories - as there is some hope on the Sparta side that Slavia might lose to Jablonec on Saturday - albeit it's a really weak one - they might need to win at Liberec - and would defo help it by letting Liberec win this one. Anyway, it's rather a wild theory and much depends on whether THE MANAGEMENT of the club want the cup or not. Because all Slavia needs on Saturday is a draw at home and they are almost certain to get it
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