Match report

Sparta Praha Defeats Shamrock Rovers 4-2 in UEFA Champions League

Sparta Praha

4–2

Shamrock Rovers

Jul 30, 2024

Sparta Praha

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Jul 30, 2024 · FT

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Sparta Praha held off an ambitious challenge from Shamrock Rovers, securing a crucial 4-2 triumph in their UEFA Champions League clash. The Prague side capitalized on early goals by V. Olatunji and M. Ross to build a commanding lead before Asger Sørensen and I. Tuci sealed the win late in the match. Despite Shamrock Rovers' spirited efforts, including two strikes from A. Greene, Sparta Praha's resilience proved too much for the visitors.

Key Facts

• Final Score: Sparta Praha 4 - Shamrock Rovers 2
• Goals: V. Olatunji (29'), M. Ross (41'), Asger Sørensen (48'), I. Tuci (70') for Sparta Praha; A. Greene (32', 47') for Shamrock Rovers
• Assists: I. Garcia, Qazim Laci, K. Dančk, E. Krasniqi
• Yellow Cards: Lukáš Sadílek (2'), Qazim Laci (18'), Dan Cleary (26'), Darragh Nugent (38'), K. Dančk (62') for Sparta Praha; Dan Cleary (26'), Darragh Nugent (38') for Shamrock Rovers

Lineups

Sparta Praha

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

1 P. Vindahl (G)
5 M. Ross (D)
8 D. Pavelka (M)
25 A. Sørensen (D)
28 T. Wiesner (M)
18 L. Sadílek (M)
20 Q. Laçi (M)
3 Imanol García de Albéniz (D)
13 K. Daněk (M)
7 V. Olatunji (F)
29 E. Krasniqi (M)

Substitutes

30 J. Zelený
4 M. Solbakken
9 J. Kuchta
11 I. Tuci
2 M. Suchomel
24 V. Vorel
32 M. Ryneš
22 L. Haraslín
17 Á. Preciado
41 M. Vitík
44 J. Surovčík
14 V. Birmančević

Shamrock Rovers

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

1 L. Pöhls (G)
3 S. Hoare (D)
4 Roberto Lopes (D)
5 L. Grace (D)
2 J. Honohan (D)
23 N. Farrugia (M)
16 G. O'Neill (M)
15 D. Nugent (M)
18 T. Clarke (M)
7 D. Watts (M)
9 A. Greene (F)

Substitutes

6 D. Cleary
29 J. Byrne
21 D. Burns
19 M. Poom
10 G. Burke
34 C. Noonan
32 C. Dillon
27 C. O'Sullivan
11 S. Kavanagh
17 R. Towell
25 L. Steacy

Timeline

2' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow Card

Lukáš Sadílek
18' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow Card

Qazim Laci
24' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 1

Off: Sean Hoare · On: Dan Cleary
26' Shamrock Rovers Card · Yellow Card

Dan Cleary
29' Sparta Praha Goal · Normal Goal

V. Olatunji · Assist: I. Garcia
32' Shamrock Rovers Goal · Normal Goal

A. Greene · Assist: D. Watts
38' Shamrock Rovers Card · Yellow Card

Darragh Nugent
41' Sparta Praha Goal · Normal Goal

M. Ross · Assist: Qazim Laci
47' Shamrock Rovers Goal · Normal Goal

A. Greene · Assist: J. Honohan
48' Sparta Praha Goal · Normal Goal

Asger Sørensen · Assist: K. Daněk
62' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow Card

K. Daněk
62' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 1

Off: Qazim Laci · On: J. Zelený
62' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 2

Off: Asger Sørensen · On: M. Solbakken
63' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 2

Off: D. Watts · On: J. Byrne
63' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 3

Off: T. Clarke · On: Darragh Burns
63' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 4

Off: N. Farrugia · On: Markus Poom
70' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 3

Off: V. Olatunji · On: J. Kuchta
70' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 4

Off: K. Daněk · On: I. Tuci
70' Sparta Praha Goal · Normal Goal

I. Tuci · Assist: E. Krasniqi
75' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 5

Off: A. Greene · On: G. Burke
84' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 5

Off: T. Wiesner · On: M. Suchomel

Match Stats

Stat	Sparta Praha	Shamrock Rovers
Fouls	—	—
Pass Accuracy	—	—
Offsides	—	—
Red Cards	0	0
Total Shots	—	—
Corners	—	—
Total Passes	—	—
Yellow Cards	3	2
Blocked Shots	—	—
Shots on Target	—	—
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	—	—
Possession	—	—
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	—	—
Shots Inside Box	—	—
Saves	—	—
Shots Outside Box	—	—

Key Match Notes

▸ Sparta Praha took an early lead through V. Olatunji's goal in the 29th minute, setting a positive tone for their offensive performance.
▸ The match turned significantly at the half-hour mark when A. Greene equalized for Shamrock Rovers with his first of two goals, providing temporary hope to the visitors.