The debacle with Hradec was too much. Hapal was fired from Sigma, ending both of his roles.

Pavel Hapal was unexpectedly dismissed as the coach of Sigma Olomouc following a heavy 0:5 defeat against Hradec Králové. He also left his role as the general sports manager. The club's decision was based on an overall assessment of their collaboration and future direction. Prior to the loss, Sigma had been performing well, remaining unbeaten in their last four matches and sitting fourth in the league table.