Ex-goalkeeper and Premier League pundit, 38, scores hat-trick in 4-4 thriller

Former Hearts goalkeeper Bobby Zlamal has been playing outfield for Czech seventh tier side FC Sigma Hodolany and he sensationally scored a hat-trick in an eight-goal draw

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Gavin Berry and Kasra Moradi Senior Sports Journalist

11:22, 25 Mar 2024

[Former Hearts goalkeeper Zdenek Zlamal scored a hat-trick]

Former Hearts goalkeeper Zdenek Zlamal scored a hat-trick(Image: PA)

Former Hearts goalkeeper Bobby Zlamal scored an incredible hat-trick in a 4-4 thriller.

The 38-year-old Czech had loan spells at both St Johnstone and St Mirren during his time in the Scottish Premiership. He joined Czech seventh tier side FC Sigma Hodolany earlier this month, losing the gloves and becoming an outfield player in midfield and up front.

He was able to score an emphatic treble as his side drew with FC Kralice na Hane in an eight-goal contest. The former shot-stopper opened the scoring 20 minutes into the game, before showing coolness from the spot by tucking away his penalty just six minutes later.

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With the score at 3-3, Zlamal thought he had won his side the game by netting in the 89th minute. His opponents would salvage a draw with a 94th minute equaliser - but he was able to mark the incredible display by taking home the match ball.

Zlamal is currently juggling his lower league playing career with punditry duties back in his homeland, having begun his career back in 2002 with Spartak Hulin. He works on English Premier League games for Czech TV.

[He has swapped goal-keeping for goal-scoring]

He has swapped goal-keeping for goal-scoring(Image: PA)

[The Czech is also a pundit on Premier League games]

The Czech is also a pundit on Premier League games(Image: PA)

One of his team-mates at FC Sigma Hodolany is 30-times capped former Czech international Marek Heinz. Heinz enjoyed a successful club career at sides such as Borussia Monchengladbach, Hamburg and Galatasaray.

Hearts signed Zlamal on a free transfer from Czech club Fastav Zlin in 2018 while Craig Levin was in charge. He spent three years at Tynecastle, reports the Daily Record, spending two of those on loan at St Mirren and St Johnstone.

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During his first season in Gorgie, he was punched by a Hibs fan during an Edinburgh derby. He also sparked outrage for defending Slavia Prague's Ondrej Kudela after he racially abused Glen Kamara during a Europa League clash against Rangers.

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