Sparta Prague vs Bournemouth Europa League Match at Letna Stadium
Bournemouth secured a 3-1 turnaround victory against 10-man Sparta Prague at the Letna Stadium in the Europa League, extending their winning run to seven matches across all competitions. Marco Rose’s side sits top of the league-phase table with four wins from four in their debut European campaign.
The visitors fell behind in the first half when Gambian forward Ebrima Singhateh scored a solo effort, running from his own half to end Bournemouth’s six-game streak without conceding. That breakthrough arrived just five minutes after Lewis Cook missed a penalty for Bournemouth, sending a low shot against the inside of the left post following a handball decision. Sparta Prague’s lead lasted until shortly after the interval, when centre-back Tobias Guddal received a second yellow card for hauling down striker Alvaro Rodriguez within 120 seconds of the restart.
Tyler Adams and Evanilson Fuel Second-Half Turnaround in Prague
Marco Rose introduced midfielder Tyler Adams at half-time, and the substitute triggered the comeback in the 57th minute by strode onto a loose ball just outside the area and placing a first-time shot into the bottom-left corner. Bournemouth pressed for a winner, sending on Adrian Truffert, Marcus Tavernier, Evanilson, and Rayan. In the 81st minute, Ryan Christie found Evanilson in a crowded penalty box. The striker shifted the ball onto his right foot and rolled an inch-perfect shot inside the right post, marking his sixth goal in his last seven matches. Rayan added a late third goal to seal a 3-1 victory. Evanilson has now scored in three consecutive away matches for the club.
Marco Rose and Tyler Adams Assess Seven-Match Winning Streak
Head coach Marco Rose made eight changes to his starting lineup following a Premier League victory over Leeds, admitting his team struggled early on against well-organised opposition. “We changed eight players, we needed to be ready for this game because they are good opposition,” Rose told TNT Sports. “It doesn’t feel that long ago since we lost 5-1 to Chelsea and that stings a little bit, we don’t want to feel that ever again,” Adams said. “I think we turned a page and we have been a more mature team ever since that; the way that we defend, the way that we take pride in the mentality of making sure we don’t give the opposition any opportunity to breathe.”
The perfect Europa League start continues for @afcbournemouth! 💯 Goals from Tyler Adams, Evanilson and Rayan seal another victory for the Cherries 👏 pic.twitter.com/1nvjAsYxlg
Common Questions About Bournemouth’s European Campaign
Who scored Bournemouth’s goals against Sparta Prague?
Tyler Adams scored the equaliser in the 57th minute, Evanilson added the second in the 81st minute, and Rayan sealed the victory with a final-minute goal.
How many consecutive matches have Bournemouth won?
Bournemouth have won seven consecutive matches in all competitions, matching a feat last achieved by the club in November 2014.
Where does Bournemouth rank in the Europa League table?
Bournemouth sit top of the league-phase table with four victories from their opening four matches of the European campaign.
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