Sparta Praha Beats Malmo FF in a Thrilling Match
Prague, August 27, 2024. Sparta Praha secured a 3-0 victory over Malmo FF in a thrilling UEFA Champions League 2024 Play-offs match. The game was played at the epet ARENA stadium in Prague, under the guidance of French referee Clement Turpin.
The first half was marked by tension and missed opportunities. In the 19th minute, Viktor Birmancevic missed a penalty for Sparta Praha, while Anders Christiansen also missed a penalty for Malmo FF in the 27th minute. Malmo FF dominated possession but failed to capitalize on their chances, while Sparta Praha proved more effective in key moments.
In the second half, Sparta Praha emerged with more determination and found the back of the net in the 80th minute, thanks to a penalty converted by Lukas Haraslin. The lead was extended in the 83rd minute, with a goal from Arber Rrahmani, who also received a yellow card in the 84th minute.
Malmo FF attempted to fight back but couldn’t find a way to score. Sparta Praha defended well and eventually took the victory 3-0, a result that puts them in a good position for the return leg.
Statistics:
Sparta Praha: 44% possession, 13 shots (4 on target, 6 off target), 1 corner, 10 fouls, 3 yellows, 0 reds.
Malmo FF: 56% possession, 13 shots (3 on target, 6 off target), 5 corners, 16 fouls, 3 yellows, 0 reds.
Match Events:
* 17′: Malmo FF – Yellow card for N. Zatterstrom.
* 19′: Sparta Praha – Viktor Birmancevic misses a penalty.
* 25′: Sparta Praha – Yellow card for M. Vitik.
* 27′: Malmo FF – Anders Christiansen misses a penalty.
* 41′: Malmo FF – Yellow card for S. Pena.
* 45′: Sparta Praha – Yellow card for F. Panak.
* 45′: Malmo FF – Yellow card for A. Christiansen.
* 80′: Sparta Praha – Goal by Lukas Haraslin (penalty).
* 83′: Sparta Praha – Goal by Arber Rrahmani.
* 84′: Sparta Praha – Yellow card for A. Rrahmani.
Substitutions malmo ff: at minute 59 E. Botheim came in and S. Rieks went out., at minute 73 H. Bolin came in and C. Rosler went out., at minute 73 T. Ali came in and A. Christiansen went out., at minute 87 Z. Loukili came in and L. Johnsen went out.
Substitutions sparta praha: at minute 69 A. Preciado came in and T. Wiesner went out., at minute 70 A. Rrahmani came in and V. Olatunji went out., at minute 88 E. Krasniqi came in and L. Haraslin went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sparta Praha
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Malmo FF
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