Czech club SF SKK El Niño Praha took a firm step toward the semifinals of the Europe Cup Men with a dominant 3-0 victory over Slovakia’s STK Vyhne in the opening leg of their quarterfinal clash.
In front of the Slovak home crowd, David REITSPIES set the tone with a 3-1 win over Boguslaw KOSZYK. He was followed by Yevhen PRYSHCHEPA, who also delivered a solid 3-1 performance against Filip SZYMANSKI. Tomas KONECNY then closed the match with a commanding straight-games victory over Marián ŠURKA.
“The home team was without Miroslav HOREJSI, so it was crucial that we took control early,” explained KONECNY. “The first two matches were key, and once we were 2-0 up, the third was just about finishing the job. Still, we remain focused for the return leg.”
The second leg is scheduled for 25 April, and despite holding a strong advantage, El Niño Praha is taking nothing for granted.
“It will be a new match. They may change the player order. We only need two points to advance, but we’re going there to win,” KONECNY added.
Earlier this week, Real Club Cajasur Priego Tenis de Mesa (ESP) also secured a narrow 3-2 win in the opening leg of their quarterfinal against PostSV Mühlhausen 1951 e.V.
STK Vyhne – SF SKK EL NINO PRAHA 0-3
- Boguslaw KOSZYK – David REITSPIES 1-3 (6-11, 9-11, 11-9, 4-11)
- Filip SZYMANSKI – Yevhen PRYSHCHEPA 1-3 (3-11, 11-9, 8-11, 8-11)
- Marián ŠURKA – Tomas KONECNY 0-3 (2-11, 2-11, 1-11)
