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Slovan Liberec edges out Plzen in a tightly contested match
Slovan Liberec emerged victorious against Plzen with a 1-0 win at the Stadion u Nisy in Liberec. The victory was secured by a goal from Michal Icha in the 66th minute, breaking the deadlock and giving the home team the win.
The match was characterized by its intensity and midfield battle. Plzen held more possession of the ball (58%), but Slovan Liberec proved more potent in attack, creating more scoring chances (15 shots vs. 9 by Plzen).
Plzen had several opportunities to score, but a goal disallowed for offside by Peter Kwabena Adu in the 39th minute, and the excellent performance of the Slovan Liberec goalkeeper, prevented Plzen from opening the scoring. Slovan Liberec, on the other hand, found the win thanks to a goal by Michal Icha in the 66th minute, after a good individual play.
The match was marred by the numerous yellow cards shown, two for each team.
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Substitutions plzen: at minute 61 M. Vydra came in and P. K. Adu went out., at minute 71 E. Jirka came in and D. Vasulin went out., at minute 71 T. Sloncik came in and P. Sulc went out., at minute 71 J. Mosquera came in and J. Kopic went out.
Substitutions slovan liberec: at minute 69 L. Letenay came in and B. Nyarko went out., at minute 78 J. Mikula came in and J. Kozeluh went out., at minute 90 Q. Zyba came in and M. Hlavaty went out., at minute 90 O. Kok came in and L. Tupta went out., at minute 90 S. Eneme came in and D. Visinsky went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Slovan Liberec
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