Match report

Asteras Tripolis 1–1 Sparta Praha: Europa League Draw

Asteras Tripolis
Asteras Tripolis
1–1
FT
Sparta Praha
Sparta Praha
Sep 17, 2015

Asteras Tripolis managed to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Sparta Praha in their Europa League clash. The home side took an early lead through P. Mazza, but D. Lafata's equalizer ensured the Czech club did not leave empty-handed. Despite several yellow cards and substitutions, the game remained tightly contested until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Asteras Tripolis 1–1 Sparta Praha
  • • P. Mazza scored for Asteras Tripolis in the 2nd minute
  • • D. Lafata equalized for Sparta Praha in the 56th minute
  • • Sparta Praha received 5 yellow cards, with players B. Dočkal, Petr Jiráček, M. Hybš, C. Nhamoinesu, and Mario Holek penalized
  • • Asteras Tripolis also received 3 yellow cards, with P. Mazza, Ederson, and Walter Iglesias carded

Lineups

Asteras Tripolis

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Košický (G)
  • 30 D. Goian (D)
  • 18 K. Giannoulis (D)
  • 6 F. Alloco
  • 27 B. Lluy
  • 86 Ederson
  • 62 M. Iglesias (M)
  • 23 F. Bertoglio (M)
  • 20 T. Fountas (M)
  • 99 A. Giannou (F)
  • 7 P. Mazza (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 E. Dimoutsos
  • 11 N. Fernández
  • 54 R. Hamdani
  • 12 V. Shkurtaj
  • 13 G. Zisopoulos
  • 15 K. Sankaré
  • 21 K. Theodoropoulos

Sparta Praha

Starting XI

  • 35 D. Bičík (G)
  • 25 M. Holek (D)
  • 26 C. Nhamoinesu (D)
  • 29 M. Hybš (D)
  • 8 M. Matějovský (M)
  • 9 B. Dočkal (M)
  • 22 J. Hušbauer (M)
  • 24 P. Jiráček (M)
  • 23 L. Krejčí (M)
  • 14 M. Frýdek jr. (M)
  • 21 D. Lafata (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 K. Fatai
  • 11 L. Mareček
  • 1 M. Štěch
  • 5 J. Brabec
  • 15 R. Kováč
  • 17 M. Steinhöfer
  • 20 F. Litsingi

Timeline

  1. Sparta Praha
    ?' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow Card
    B. Dočkal
  2. Asteras Tripolis
    2' Asteras Tripolis Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Mazza · Assist: F. Bertoglio
  3. Sparta Praha
    40' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow Card
    Petr Jiráček
  4. Asteras Tripolis
    49' Asteras Tripolis Card · Yellow Card
    Ederson
  5. Asteras Tripolis
    56' Asteras Tripolis Card · Yellow Card
    P. Mazza
  6. Sparta Praha
    56' Sparta Praha Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Lafata · Assist: J. Hušbauer
  7. Sparta Praha
    57' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow Card
    M. Hybš
  8. Sparta Praha
    59' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow Card
    C. Nhamoinesu
  9. Sparta Praha
    66' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Hušbauer · On: K. Fatai
  10. Asteras Tripolis
    71' Asteras Tripolis subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Bertoglio · On: N. Fernández
  11. Sparta Praha
    73' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow Card
    Mario Holek
  12. Asteras Tripolis
    77' Asteras Tripolis subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ederson · On: R. Hamdani
  13. Sparta Praha
    83' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Petr Jiráček · On: L. Mareček
  14. Asteras Tripolis
    88' Asteras Tripolis Card · Yellow Card
    Walter Iglesias
  15. Sparta Praha
    90' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow Card
    Martin Frýdek

Match Stats

Stat Asteras Tripolis Sparta Praha
Fouls 0 0
Pass Accuracy 66% 77%
Offsides 2 6
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 13
Corners 3 11
Total Passes 255 456
Yellow Cards 3 7
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 3 4
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 35% 65%
Accurate Passes 169 352
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ P. Mazza's early goal in the 2nd minute gave Asteras Tripolis a quick lead, which could have influenced their defensive strategy for the rest of the match.
  • ▸ D. Lafata's equalizer in the 56th minute shifted the momentum towards Sparta Praha, pressuring Asteras to maintain their defensive stance and secure the draw.