Hradec Králové goalkeeper Adam Zadražil experienced a disappointing 26th birthday as his team fell 1-0 to Besiktas in the first leg of the Europa League's third qualifying round. Despite a strong performance for much of the match, Zadražil conceded a late goal, denying him a clean sheet. The narrow defeat marks a difficult start to Hradec Králové’s European campaign. Zadražil acknowledged the pain of the loss but emphasized the need to move forward. The team will need to overcome the setback in the second leg to continue their pursuit of a spot in the group stage. The result leaves Hradec Králové with an uphill battle as they prepare for the return match against Besiktas.