Match report

FC Rostov Stuns Sparta Praha 4-0 in Europa League Clash

FC Rostov
FC Rostov
4–0
FT
Sparta Praha
Sparta Praha
Feb 16, 2017

FC Rostov stunned Sparta Praha with a commanding 4-0 victory in their UEFA Europa League match. Miha Mevlja opened the scoring early on, followed by goals from D. Poloz, C. Noboa, and S. Azmoun. The game was sealed early as Sparta Praha struggled with a red card and multiple yellow cards.

Key Facts

  • • Miha Mevlja scored the first goal for FC Rostov at the 15th minute, assisted by A. Bukharov.
  • • T. Konaté received a red card for Sparta Praha at the 32nd minute, compounding their early difficulties.
  • • D. Poloz added a second goal for FC Rostov at the 37th minute, assisted by Timofey Kalachev.
  • • C. Noboa scored the third goal for FC Rostov at the 40th minute.
  • • S. Azmoun added the fourth goal for FC Rostov at the 68th minute.

Lineups

FC Rostov

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 77 N. Medvedev (G)
  • 44 César Navas (D)
  • 30 F. Kudryashov (D)
  • 4 V. Granat (D)
  • 23 M. Mevlja (D)
  • 16 C. Noboa (M)
  • 89 A. Erokhin (M)
  • 84 A. Gaţcan (M)
  • 2 T. Kalachev (M)
  • 11 A. Bukharov (F)
  • 7 D. Poloz (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 S. Azmoun
  • 33 M. Dević
  • 28 A. Prepeliță
  • 5 D. Terentjev
  • 8 I. Kireev
  • 19 K. Bayramyan
  • 97 E. Goshev

Sparta Praha

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 33 T. Koubek (G)
  • 3 M. Kadlec (D)
  • 2 O. Mazuch (D)
  • 26 C. Nhamoinesu (D)
  • 4 V. Karavaev (D)
  • 6 L. Vácha (M)
  • 9 B. Dočkal (M)
  • 18 T. Konaté (M)
  • 16 M. Sáček (M)
  • 30 L. Juliš (F)
  • 15 Néstor Albiach (F)

Substitutes

  • 78 M. Hybš
  • 25 M. Holek
  • 21 D. Lafata
  • 17 A. Čermák
  • 24 M. Pulkrab
  • 35 D. Bičík
  • 45 F. Havelka

Timeline

  1. FC Rostov
    15' FC Rostov Goal · Normal Goal
    Miha Mevlja · Assist: A. Bukharov
  2. Sparta Praha
    20' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow Card
    T. Konaté
  3. Sparta Praha
    32' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow Card
    T. Konaté
  4. Sparta Praha
    32' Sparta Praha Card · Red Card
    T. Konaté
  5. Sparta Praha
    35' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow Card
    B. Dočkal
  6. FC Rostov
    37' FC Rostov Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Poloz · Assist: Timofey Kalachev
  7. FC Rostov
    40' FC Rostov Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Noboa
  8. FC Rostov
    67' FC Rostov subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Bukharov · On: S. Azmoun
  9. FC Rostov
    68' FC Rostov Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Azmoun
  10. FC Rostov
    75' FC Rostov subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Poloz · On: M. Dević
  11. Sparta Praha
    76' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Néstor Albiach · On: M. Hybš
  12. Sparta Praha
    80' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Vácha · On: Mario Holek
  13. FC Rostov
    83' FC Rostov subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Erokhin · On: A. Prepeliță
  14. Sparta Praha
    87' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Dočkal · On: D. Lafata

Match Stats

Stat FC Rostov Sparta Praha
Fouls 12 12
Pass Accuracy 75% 67%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 24 4
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 538 436
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 9 1
Shots off Target 10 1
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 405 291
Shots Inside Box 13 2
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 11 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The red card received by T. Konaté in the 32nd minute significantly shifted the momentum in favor of FC Rostov, who capitalized on the numerical advantage.
  • ▸ The early goals by Mevlja and Poloz set the tone for the match, allowing FC Rostov to control the game from the start.