Match day 1 Sparta Prague vs. RB Leipzig Monday July 01
Starting line up for Sparta Prague is below
GK A_Brignoli
DF F_Panak
DF A_Sorensen
DF D_Machado
DF L_Buchanan
DM Kairinene
MF J_Bacuna
MF V_Birmancevic
AM Douglas_Costa
FW A_Delort
FW M_Simon
Match Details
First game of the new season, E Brennan takes charge of Sparta Prague for his first game since leaving Schalke
We start with a Home game today at the Generali Arena to play RB Leipzig.
Sparta had some of there new signings starting today Defenders D Machado and L Buchanan and forwards A Delort and M Simon.
Mr Brennan hoping the code that killed him at Schalke has gone.
Leipzig took the lead on 7 minute when N Vlasic hit the back of the net with a nice finish.
In the 15th minute Sparta defender L Buchanan made in one all with a shot with the outside of the boot.
Sparta's new Nigerian striker M_Simon put them in the lead in the 20 minute Superb strike after a great pass from defender F Panak.
RB Leipzig defender A Izzo in the 71 minute broke Sparta hearts with an equalizer.
Things went from bad to worse in the 74 minute when Sparta defender L Buchanan got a second yellow card and
was sent off for a late challenge on A Milik.
So Sparta draw there first game of there new season.
Man of the Match RB Leipzig midfielder W Odobert
Match Statistics A draw and one point for Sparta
Sparta Prague having 16 attempts on goal and 7 hitting the target.
We had 42% possession in the game
no injuries
Booking today for Sparta V Birmancevic in the 50th minute and sent off in the 71 minute for second yellow, Douglas Costa in the 71st minute.
Match day 2 Real Betis vs. Sparta Prague (Fri Jul 05)
Starting line up for Sparta Prague is below
GK A_Brignoli
DF F_Panak
DF A_Sorensen
DF D_Machado
DF L_Buchanan
DM Kairinene
MF J_Bacuna
MF F_Maoussa
AM Douglas_Costa
FW A_Delort
FW M_Simon
Match Details
Our first away game of the season today at the Estadio Benito Villamarin to play Real Betis .
After a draw in the opening game Sparta looking to get some points on the road.
S Benrahma opens the scoring for Real Betis in the 26 minute well taken shot with the outside of his boot.
T_Abraham doubled the lead for Real Betis in the 35th minute.
Sparta went in at halt time one down
In the 73rd minute Douglas Costa gets one back for Sparta a lucky punt at goal.
Then L_Buchanan scored a cracker for Sparta to level it up in the 78th minute. great work down the wing from S_Samed crossed over to
L_Buchanan to hit it first time.
In the 82nd minute D_Kyereh scored to make it three two to Betis. it looked to be over here
But in the 95th minute Betis player S_Benrahma with a bad challenge on F_Maoussa in the box and Sparta get a Peno.
A_Delort is the man who takes it He tries a cheeky Panenka chip over the keeper three all what a come back.
Man of the Match RB Leipzig midfielder W_Odobert
Match Statistics A draw and one point for Sparta
Sparta Prague having 15 attempts on goal and 10 hitting the target.
We had 39% possession in the game
no injuries
Booking today for Sparta A_Delort in the 29th minute, Douglas Costa in the 46st minute.
Match day 3 Sparta Prague vs. Valencia (Mon Jul 08)
Starting line up for Sparta Prague is below
GK A_Brignoli
DF F_Panak
DF A_Sorensen
DF D_Machado
DF L_Buchanan
DM K_Kairinene
MF J_Bacuna
MF F_Maoussa
AM Douglas_Costa
FW A_Delort
FW M_Simon
Match Details
We had a home game today at the Generali Arena to play Valencia.
After two draws in the opening two games Sparta looking for there first win of the season
This game was a bore nil all draw, not much happened at all in this match.
In fact the only high/low light was we had a spitting incident in the 63rd minute when A_Herrera spits at M_Simon and the ref
gave him a warning,
Mr Brennan is beginning to believe the code is after him, three draws so far and Sparta at the bottom of the table.
Man of the Match Valencia defender Gaya
Match Statistics a draw and one point for Sparta
Sparta Prague having 12 attempts on goal and 4 hitting the target.
We had 51% possession in the game
no injuries
no booking for any Sparta Prague players
Match day 4 Sparta Prague vs. RB Salzburg (Fri Jul 12)
Starting line up for Sparta Prague is below
GK A_Brignoli
DF L_Morgalla
DF A_Sorensen
DF D_Machado
DF L_Buchanan
DM K_Kairinene
MF J_Bacuna
MF V_Birmancevic
AM Douglas_Costa
FW A_Delort
FW M_Simon
Match Details
We had a home game today at the Generali Arena to play RB Salzburg
youth signing 19 year old defender L_Morgalla continues in Defence today as F_Panak still suspended.
Midfielder V_Birmancevic is back after injury
After three draws in the opening few games Sparta are still looking for there first win of the season. Mr Brennan under pressure already.
This game ended in a defeat for Sparta Prague, as we went down one nil to a good team, we should have done better as we had chance to score and
get something from the game. searching for a win we would have taking a draw now.
In the 33rd minute L_Buchanan gave away a penalty for pulling on O_Solet shirt, S_Koita then scored from the peno spot to put RB Salzburg one up
Sparta had a penalty ruled out by VAR in the 42nd minute for shirt pulling.
Both team had chances over the rest of the game, but the score finished one nil to RB Salzburg
Mr Brennan now believes the code is in full swing and finding scoring goal and getting points imposable.
Man of the Match RB Salzburg defender O_Solet
Match Statistics a draw and one point for Sparta
Sparta having 13 attempts on goal and 5 hitting the target.
We had 42% possession in the game
no injuries
Booking for any Sparta midfielder K_Kairinene in the 56th minute
Match day 5 Real Sociedad vs. Sparta Prague (Mon Jul 15)
Starting line up for Sparta Prague is below
GK A_Brignoli
DF L_Morgalla
DF A_Sorensen
DF D_Machado
DF L_Buchanan
DM K_Kairinene
MF J_Bacuna
MF V_Birmancevic
AM Douglas_Costa
FW A_Delort
FW M_Simon
Match Details
We were back on the road for an away game today at the Reale Arena to play Real Sociedad
Youth signing 19 year old defender L_Morgalla continues in defence today as F_Panak still suspended. three games on the bounce for this young player.
Sparta are still looking for there first win of the season. Mr brennan under more and more pressure.
This game ended in a big defeat for Sparta Prague, A six one hammering, we fell apart in the end conceded 3 goals in 6 minutes.
Real Sociedad's D_Jota had a chance to open the scoring from the penalty spot after Sparta keeper A_Brignoli brought down I_Sangare in the box
But D_Jota blasted over the bare in the 9 minute, some luck here for Sparta.
The Sparta took the lead in the 18th minute when Stricker A_Delort scored a cracker. we thought Sparta had broken the code.
Then BOOM D_Machado score and own goal in the 41st minute to level it up.
We went in at half time one down and thinking we should have been up as we were the better team for 45 minutes.
Quiet start to the second half,then in 72 minute Sparta fell apart.
Firstly K_Benzema finished well after a great R_Andrich cross
73rd minute T_Adeyemo round Sparta goal keeper A_Brignoli to make it three one
78th minute R_Fraser makes it four one as Sparta look lost.
Then in the 84 minute D_Jota score a cracker from 30 yards
K_Benzema completes the scoring in the 95 minute to make it six one.
Sparta have been absolutely useless today all over the pitch, The code is in full flow
Man of the Match Real Sociedad defender T_Adeyemo
Match Statistics a big loss for Sparta embarrassing
Sparta having 19 attempts on goal and 9 hitting the target. could score if the life depended on it
We had 46% possession in the game
no injuries
Bookings for any Sparta midfielder J_Bacuna in the 30th minute
Match day 6 Sparta Prague vs. Shakhtar Donetsk (Fri Jul 19)
Starting line up for Sparta Prague is below
GK A_Brignoli
DF L_Morgalla
DF A_Sorensen
DF D_Machado
DF L_Buchanan
MF K_Kairinene
MF J_Bacuna
MF V_Birmancevic
AM Douglas_Costa
FW A_Delort
FW M_Simon
Match Details
We were back home for todays game at the Generali Arena to play Shakhtar Donetsk
Youth signing 19 year old defender L_Morgalla continues in defence today as F_Panak still suspended he has had a night mare few games
Sparta are still looking for there first win of the season. Mr brennan under more and more pressure after last week six one spanking
This game ended in yet again another defeat for Sparta Prague, A three nil spanking. Mr Brennan is fully blaming the code now.
Sparta went behind early, Shakhtar Donetsk Stricker V_Gyokeres dribbles right trough the Sparta defence and slot its home too easy
In the 8th minute N_Ahamada scores from a good cross from winger V_Bondar
V_Gyokeres gets his second and Shakhtar Donetsk third in the 15th minute.
that was it game over after 15 minutes three nil to Shakhtar Donetsk, Mr brennan is getting a pain in the hoop with this now.
Feck the Code.
Man of the Match Shakhtar Donetsk player V_Gyokeres
Match Statistics a big loss for Sparta embarrassing
Sparta having 15 attempts on goal and 8 hitting the target. cant score and cant defend
We had 46% possession in the game
no injuries
Bookings for any Sparta midfielder A_Sorensen in the 4th minute and Douglas Costa in the 67th minute
Match day 7 Benfica vs. Sparta Prague (Mon Jul 22)
Starting line up for Sparta Prague is below
GK A_Brignoli
DF F_Panak
DF A_Sorensen
DF D_Machado
DF L_Buchanan
MF K_Kairinene
MF J_Bacuna
MF V_Birmancevic
AM Douglas_Costa
FW A_Delort
FW M_Simon
Match Details
We were back on the road for todays game away at the Estadio da Luz to play Benfica
Sparta are just looking to stop the rot. Mr brennan is sick of the code and just wants a feckn win and some points
well we didn't lose today a poor draw, boring game and the code goes on and on
In the 19th minute Sparta defender D_Machado scores an own goal, he tried to clear it under pressure.
New singing P_Musa scored on his debut in the 36th minute to make it one one
Sparta deserved more from this game had a good few chances,
Benfica are a good team so a draw is probably an ok result. but seven games and no wins Sparta are routed to the bottom of the league table
Man of the Match Benfica player P_Sarabia
Match Statistics a boring draw not good enough as Sparta still searching for a win
Sparta having 19 attempts on goal and 9 hitting the target. a point but not good enough
We had 51% possession in the game
no injuries
Bookings for Sparta midfielder V_Birmancevic in the 65th minute
Match day 8 Sparta Prague vs. Rennes (Fri Jul 26)
Starting line up for Sparta Prague is below
GK A_Brignoli
DF F_Panak
DF A_Sorensen
DF D_Machado
DF L_Buchanan
MF K_Kairinene
MF J_Bacuna
MF V_Birmancevic
AM Douglas_Costa
FW A_Delort
FW M_Simon
Match Details
We are at home for todays game at the Generali Arena to play French side Rennes
Sparta are still looking for a win this season, we got a draw last time out so need to stop the losses and try get some points on the board
Mr Brennan is still blaming the code for this terrible run.
Drum roll .. we feckn won a game is this the code taking a break or has it finally been broken?
A good day for Sparta Prague fans players and manager Mr Brennan.
Sparta Prague got off to a flyer when Finnish midfielder K_Kairinene scored with a superb finish in the 6th minute
Sparta had a penalty shout turned down in the 25th minute, some shirt pulling in the box but VAR didn't give it in the end.
we waited until the second half before we got another goal, Sparta defender F_Panak scores to make it two nil.
Then in the 73rd minute VAR shutdown a Peno shout for Rennes more shirt pulling but no enough for VAR or the ref to give the penalty
In the 76th minute Rennes midfielder B_Aaronson chips the ball over A_Brignoli. went in of the post to make it two one
Then to finish the game off Sparta Stricker A_Delort gets lucky to slip as soft shot under the Rennes goalkeeper.
A great win for Sparta Prague finally three one and three points in the bag
Man of the Match Sparta Prague Midfielder K_Kairinene
Match Statistics a boring draw not good enough as Sparta still searching for a win
Sparta having 29 attempts on goal and 13 hitting the target.
We had 53% possession in the game
no injuries
Bookings for Sparta midfielder V_Birmancevic in the 36th minute, forward P_Musa in the 70th minute,
sub defender L_Morgalla in the 87th minute and defender L_Buchanan in the 90th minute.
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Starting line up for Sparta Prague is below
GK A_Brignoli
DF F_Panak
DF A_Sorensen
DF D_Machado
DF L_Buchanan
DM Kairinene
MF J_Bacuna
MF V_Birmancevic
AM Douglas_Costa
FW A_Delort
FW M_Simon
Match Details
First game of the new season, E Brennan takes charge of Sparta Prague for his first game since leaving Schalke
We start with a Home game today at the Generali Arena to play RB Leipzig.
Sparta had some of there new signings starting today Defenders D Machado and L Buchanan and forwards A Delort and M Simon.
Mr Brennan hoping the code that killed him at Schalke has gone.
Leipzig took the lead on 7 minute when N Vlasic hit the back of the net with a nice finish.
In the 15th minute Sparta defender L Buchanan made in one all with a shot with the outside of the boot.
Sparta's new Nigerian striker M_Simon put them in the lead in the 20 minute Superb strike after a great pass from defender F Panak.
RB Leipzig defender A Izzo in the 71 minute broke Sparta hearts with an equalizer.
Things went from bad to worse in the 74 minute when Sparta defender L Buchanan got a second yellow card and
was sent off for a late challenge on A Milik.
So Sparta draw there first game of there new season.
Man of the Match RB Leipzig midfielder W Odobert
Match Statistics A draw and one point for Sparta
Sparta Prague having 16 attempts on goal and 7 hitting the target.
We had 42% possession in the game
no injuries
Booking today for Sparta V Birmancevic in the 50th minute and sent off in the 71 minute for second yellow, Douglas Costa in the 71st minute.
Match day 2 Real Betis vs. Sparta Prague (Fri Jul 05)
Starting line up for Sparta Prague is below
GK A_Brignoli
DF F_Panak
DF A_Sorensen
DF D_Machado
DF L_Buchanan
DM Kairinene
MF J_Bacuna
MF F_Maoussa
AM Douglas_Costa
FW A_Delort
FW M_Simon
Match Details
Our first away game of the season today at the Estadio Benito Villamarin to play Real Betis .
After a draw in the opening game Sparta looking to get some points on the road.
S Benrahma opens the scoring for Real Betis in the 26 minute well taken shot with the outside of his boot.
T_Abraham doubled the lead for Real Betis in the 35th minute.
Sparta went in at halt time one down
In the 73rd minute Douglas Costa gets one back for Sparta a lucky punt at goal.
Then L_Buchanan scored a cracker for Sparta to level it up in the 78th minute. great work down the wing from S_Samed crossed over to
L_Buchanan to hit it first time.
In the 82nd minute D_Kyereh scored to make it three two to Betis. it looked to be over here
But in the 95th minute Betis player S_Benrahma with a bad challenge on F_Maoussa in the box and Sparta get a Peno.
A_Delort is the man who takes it He tries a cheeky Panenka chip over the keeper three all what a come back.
Man of the Match RB Leipzig midfielder W_Odobert
Match Statistics A draw and one point for Sparta
Sparta Prague having 15 attempts on goal and 10 hitting the target.
We had 39% possession in the game
no injuries
Booking today for Sparta A_Delort in the 29th minute, Douglas Costa in the 46st minute.
Match day 3 Sparta Prague vs. Valencia (Mon Jul 08)
Starting line up for Sparta Prague is below
GK A_Brignoli
DF F_Panak
DF A_Sorensen
DF D_Machado
DF L_Buchanan
DM K_Kairinene
MF J_Bacuna
MF F_Maoussa
AM Douglas_Costa
FW A_Delort
FW M_Simon
Match Details
We had a home game today at the Generali Arena to play Valencia.
After two draws in the opening two games Sparta looking for there first win of the season
This game was a bore nil all draw, not much happened at all in this match.
In fact the only high/low light was we had a spitting incident in the 63rd minute when A_Herrera spits at M_Simon and the ref
gave him a warning,
Mr Brennan is beginning to believe the code is after him, three draws so far and Sparta at the bottom of the table.
Man of the Match Valencia defender Gaya
Match Statistics a draw and one point for Sparta
Sparta Prague having 12 attempts on goal and 4 hitting the target.
We had 51% possession in the game
no injuries
no booking for any Sparta Prague players
Match day 4 Sparta Prague vs. RB Salzburg (Fri Jul 12)
Starting line up for Sparta Prague is below
GK A_Brignoli
DF L_Morgalla
DF A_Sorensen
DF D_Machado
DF L_Buchanan
DM K_Kairinene
MF J_Bacuna
MF V_Birmancevic
AM Douglas_Costa
FW A_Delort
FW M_Simon
Match Details
We had a home game today at the Generali Arena to play RB Salzburg
youth signing 19 year old defender L_Morgalla continues in Defence today as F_Panak still suspended.
Midfielder V_Birmancevic is back after injury
After three draws in the opening few games Sparta are still looking for there first win of the season. Mr Brennan under pressure already.
This game ended in a defeat for Sparta Prague, as we went down one nil to a good team, we should have done better as we had chance to score and
get something from the game. searching for a win we would have taking a draw now.
In the 33rd minute L_Buchanan gave away a penalty for pulling on O_Solet shirt, S_Koita then scored from the peno spot to put RB Salzburg one up
Sparta had a penalty ruled out by VAR in the 42nd minute for shirt pulling.
Both team had chances over the rest of the game, but the score finished one nil to RB Salzburg
Mr Brennan now believes the code is in full swing and finding scoring goal and getting points imposable.
Man of the Match RB Salzburg defender O_Solet
Match Statistics a draw and one point for Sparta
Sparta having 13 attempts on goal and 5 hitting the target.
We had 42% possession in the game
no injuries
Booking for any Sparta midfielder K_Kairinene in the 56th minute
Match day 5 Real Sociedad vs. Sparta Prague (Mon Jul 15)
Starting line up for Sparta Prague is below
GK A_Brignoli
DF L_Morgalla
DF A_Sorensen
DF D_Machado
DF L_Buchanan
DM K_Kairinene
MF J_Bacuna
MF V_Birmancevic
AM Douglas_Costa
FW A_Delort
FW M_Simon
Match Details
We were back on the road for an away game today at the Reale Arena to play Real Sociedad
Youth signing 19 year old defender L_Morgalla continues in defence today as F_Panak still suspended. three games on the bounce for this young player.
Sparta are still looking for there first win of the season. Mr brennan under more and more pressure.
This game ended in a big defeat for Sparta Prague, A six one hammering, we fell apart in the end conceded 3 goals in 6 minutes.
Real Sociedad's D_Jota had a chance to open the scoring from the penalty spot after Sparta keeper A_Brignoli brought down I_Sangare in the box
But D_Jota blasted over the bare in the 9 minute, some luck here for Sparta.
The Sparta took the lead in the 18th minute when Stricker A_Delort scored a cracker. we thought Sparta had broken the code.
Then BOOM D_Machado score and own goal in the 41st minute to level it up.
We went in at half time one down and thinking we should have been up as we were the better team for 45 minutes.
Quiet start to the second half,then in 72 minute Sparta fell apart.
Firstly K_Benzema finished well after a great R_Andrich cross
73rd minute T_Adeyemo round Sparta goal keeper A_Brignoli to make it three one
78th minute R_Fraser makes it four one as Sparta look lost.
Then in the 84 minute D_Jota score a cracker from 30 yards
K_Benzema completes the scoring in the 95 minute to make it six one.
Sparta have been absolutely useless today all over the pitch, The code is in full flow
Man of the Match Real Sociedad defender T_Adeyemo
Match Statistics a big loss for Sparta embarrassing
Sparta having 19 attempts on goal and 9 hitting the target. could score if the life depended on it
We had 46% possession in the game
no injuries
Bookings for any Sparta midfielder J_Bacuna in the 30th minute
Match day 6 Sparta Prague vs. Shakhtar Donetsk (Fri Jul 19)
Starting line up for Sparta Prague is below
GK A_Brignoli
DF L_Morgalla
DF A_Sorensen
DF D_Machado
DF L_Buchanan
MF K_Kairinene
MF J_Bacuna
MF V_Birmancevic
AM Douglas_Costa
FW A_Delort
FW M_Simon
Match Details
We were back home for todays game at the Generali Arena to play Shakhtar Donetsk
Youth signing 19 year old defender L_Morgalla continues in defence today as F_Panak still suspended he has had a night mare few games
Sparta are still looking for there first win of the season. Mr brennan under more and more pressure after last week six one spanking
This game ended in yet again another defeat for Sparta Prague, A three nil spanking. Mr Brennan is fully blaming the code now.
Sparta went behind early, Shakhtar Donetsk Stricker V_Gyokeres dribbles right trough the Sparta defence and slot its home too easy
In the 8th minute N_Ahamada scores from a good cross from winger V_Bondar
V_Gyokeres gets his second and Shakhtar Donetsk third in the 15th minute.
that was it game over after 15 minutes three nil to Shakhtar Donetsk, Mr brennan is getting a pain in the hoop with this now.
Feck the Code.
Man of the Match Shakhtar Donetsk player V_Gyokeres
Match Statistics a big loss for Sparta embarrassing
Sparta having 15 attempts on goal and 8 hitting the target. cant score and cant defend
We had 46% possession in the game
no injuries
Bookings for any Sparta midfielder A_Sorensen in the 4th minute and Douglas Costa in the 67th minute
Match day 7 Benfica vs. Sparta Prague (Mon Jul 22)
Starting line up for Sparta Prague is below
GK A_Brignoli
DF F_Panak
DF A_Sorensen
DF D_Machado
DF L_Buchanan
MF K_Kairinene
MF J_Bacuna
MF V_Birmancevic
AM Douglas_Costa
FW A_Delort
FW M_Simon
Match Details
We were back on the road for todays game away at the Estadio da Luz to play Benfica
Sparta are just looking to stop the rot. Mr brennan is sick of the code and just wants a feckn win and some points
well we didn't lose today a poor draw, boring game and the code goes on and on
In the 19th minute Sparta defender D_Machado scores an own goal, he tried to clear it under pressure.
New singing P_Musa scored on his debut in the 36th minute to make it one one
Sparta deserved more from this game had a good few chances,
Benfica are a good team so a draw is probably an ok result. but seven games and no wins Sparta are routed to the bottom of the league table
Man of the Match Benfica player P_Sarabia
Match Statistics a boring draw not good enough as Sparta still searching for a win
Sparta having 19 attempts on goal and 9 hitting the target. a point but not good enough
We had 51% possession in the game
no injuries
Bookings for Sparta midfielder V_Birmancevic in the 65th minute
Match day 8 Sparta Prague vs. Rennes (Fri Jul 26)
Starting line up for Sparta Prague is below
GK A_Brignoli
DF F_Panak
DF A_Sorensen
DF D_Machado
DF L_Buchanan
MF K_Kairinene
MF J_Bacuna
MF V_Birmancevic
AM Douglas_Costa
FW A_Delort
FW M_Simon
Match Details
We are at home for todays game at the Generali Arena to play French side Rennes
Sparta are still looking for a win this season, we got a draw last time out so need to stop the losses and try get some points on the board
Mr Brennan is still blaming the code for this terrible run.
Drum roll .. we feckn won a game is this the code taking a break or has it finally been broken?
A good day for Sparta Prague fans players and manager Mr Brennan.
Sparta Prague got off to a flyer when Finnish midfielder K_Kairinene scored with a superb finish in the 6th minute
Sparta had a penalty shout turned down in the 25th minute, some shirt pulling in the box but VAR didn't give it in the end.
we waited until the second half before we got another goal, Sparta defender F_Panak scores to make it two nil.
Then in the 73rd minute VAR shutdown a Peno shout for Rennes more shirt pulling but no enough for VAR or the ref to give the penalty
In the 76th minute Rennes midfielder B_Aaronson chips the ball over A_Brignoli. went in of the post to make it two one
Then to finish the game off Sparta Stricker A_Delort gets lucky to slip as soft shot under the Rennes goalkeeper.
A great win for Sparta Prague finally three one and three points in the bag
Man of the Match Sparta Prague Midfielder K_Kairinene
Match Statistics a boring draw not good enough as Sparta still searching for a win
Sparta having 29 attempts on goal and 13 hitting the target.
We had 53% possession in the game
no injuries
Bookings for Sparta midfielder V_Birmancevic in the 36th minute, forward P_Musa in the 70th minute,
sub defender L_Morgalla in the 87th minute and defender L_Buchanan in the 90th minute.
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