AC Sparta Praha fell 3:0 to SK Slavia Praha in the sixth round of the Chance Liga, according to match reports from the fixture. The decisive away victory broke Slavia’s lengthy winless drought at Letná and lifted the club to the top of the league table with 11 points, holding a narrow one-point lead over Liberec.
First-Half Breakthrough Shakes Letná
Slavia ended a five-match winless run on Sparta’s turf when Wiktor Nowak netted the opening goal in the 11th minute. According to match accounts, Guddal cleared a low cross from the left directly into the path of Nowak, who drove his shot into the top right corner. Sparta attempted to respond through Adam Karabec and a series of corner kicks—finishing the match with 13 corners to Slavia’s 2—but failed to convert their chances against Slavia goalkeeper J. Markovič.
Did you know? Sparta dominated possession with the lion’s share of the ball compared to Slavia, yet managed only 5 shots on target out of 13 total corners.
Second-Half Counters Seal the Derby
Slavia extended its lead in the 59th minute when David Moses played a through ball behind the defense to Danijel Šturm, who beat goalkeeper Surovčík with a calm finish to make it 2:0. Sparta pressed forward in search of an equalizer, leaving gaps in defense. In the third minute of stoppage time, Emmanuel Ayaosi capped off a solo counter-attack by driving a shot toward the right post to secure the 3:0 final score, with an assist from Michal Sadílek.
Match reports noted that Slavia finally defeated Sparta at Letná with a convincing 3:0 win, marking the club’s first away derby win in recent seasons.
Following the final whistle, Slavia’s Tomáš Chorý received a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct after kicking a ball into the stands. Sparta dropped to fifth place in the standings with nine points following the defeat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the goals in the Sparta vs. Slavia derby? Wiktor Nowak opened the scoring in the 11th minute, Danijel Šturm added a second in the 59th minute, and Emmanuel Ayaosi sealed the 3:0 victory in stoppage time.
What was the final score and possession breakdown? SK Slavia Praha defeated AC Sparta Praha 3:0. Sparta controlled possession, while Slavia utilized clinical counter-attacks to secure the three points.
Where does this result leave Slavia in the Chance Liga standings? The victory keeps Slavia at the top of the league table with 11 points, one point ahead of Liberec.
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