Czech comeback as Bulldogs Brno wins the G16 final
– We really fought until the very last minute, says the match MVP after Bulldogs Brno’s dramatic 2–1 win over CL98IC in the G16 final. The lead changed hands, but the Czechs came back and decided the match in the second half.
CL98IC took an early lead and held it until half-time, but Bulldogs Brno came back strong after the break. In the 24th minute of the second half, Barbora Svobodova and Klara Skopalova scored two quick goals to turn the match to 2–1.
With just one minute left, CL98IC took their goalkeeper off in an attempt to equalise, but the Czechs held firm and secured the win. The match was intense, with tough challenges and several chances at both ends.
After the final whistle, the MVP praised the team’s effort and fighting spirit
– We knew it would be tough, but we stuck together and never gave up, she says.
She also praised the Swedish team’s performance:
– CL98IC is a really good team, it was a close and exciting final.