On 9 November, one of the matches of the Europa League in football took place. Slavia (Prague) and Roma (Rome) met.
Europa League
Slavia (Prague) - Roma (Rome) - 2:0 (0:0)
Goals: V. Jurecka (50), L. Masopust (74). Jurecka (50), L. Masopust (74)
Warnings: Leandro Paredes (44), L. Masopust (58), P. Sevcik (83), M. van Buuren (88), Evan Ndika (90+5).
In a thrilling UEFA Europa League match, Slavia Prague defeated Roma 2-0. Despite a goalless first half, Slavia Prague managed to score two goals in the second half to secure a deserved victory. In the match held at the Fortuna Arena, both teams put their best foot forward in an attempt to win the all-important three points. The first half was a tense battle on the pitch, but neither team was able to hit the goalposts. However, the tension in the air was palpable as both teams showed their desire to win. In the 44th minute, Roma's L. Paredes received a yellow card, reflecting the physical intensity and intensity of the game. At the start of the second half, both teams made two substitutions, hoping to turn the game in their favour. However, on 50 minutes Slavia Prague scored first - V. Jurecka struck the hosts' goal. Slavia Prague continued to dominate the game, and in the 74th minute L. Masopust doubled the lead by scoring an accurate goal.
In the course of the match both teams made a number of substitutions, but Slavia Praha continued to hold the lead. In the final minutes of the game, Roma player E. Ndicka received a yellow card, which added to the drama on the pitch. "Slavia Prague showed impressive team play both in attack and defence, which eventually led to the victory. The goal scorers V. Jurecka and L. Masopust showed great composure and skill, giving their team the advantage they needed. AS Roma fought hard throughout the match, but their efforts were not enough to take back the lead. The result of the match is a significant boost for Slavia Prague in the Europa League, as the win puts them in a favourable position in the group. On the other hand, Roma need to regroup and strategise for the upcoming matches to recover from the defeat. Overall, the match between Slavia Praha and Roma was an exciting one, filled with moments of excitement and tension. Slavia Prague's 2-0 victory will surely be celebrated by their fans, while Roma need to reflect on their game and make the necessary changes to their future fortunes.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Sheriff - Slavia, Servette - Roma.
| Slavia | Roma | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
| 18 | Kicks | 5 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 11 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 7 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 1 |
| 18 | Offences | 8 |
| 7 | Corner | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 3 |
| 47% | Ball possession | 53% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 4 |
| 362 | Total assists | 428 |
| 272 | Accurate assists | 327 |
| 75% | Accuracy of passes | 76% |