On Jeudi, Novembre 5, Bournemouth extended their flawless start in the Europa League group stage with a commanding 3-1 victory over Sparta Prague at the Epet Arena in Prague.
Under the guidance of Marco Rose, Bournemouth continued their impressive run following a dominant 3-0 home win against AC Milan in matchday three. Their earlier triumphs over Sturm Graz and Real Sociedad had already set the tone for a perfect group stage campaign.
Conversely, Sparta Prague entered the fixture with four points, positioning them within the top 24 teams in the competition at that stage. However, the Czech side was struggling to find consistency, coming into matchday four on a two-game winless streak after a victory over Ararat-Armenia was followed by a draw with Lillestrom and a defeat to Olympiacos.
Decisive Moments in Prague
The match concluded with Bournemouth firmly in control, sealing a 3-1 away victory. The game saw Bournemouth’s Rayan score a late goal from outside the box in the 89th minute, assisted by Evanilson, further extending their lead. Earlier in the closing stages, Sparta’s Sivert Mannsverk narrowly missed a shot from distance, while Bournemouth’s Álvaro Rodríguez earned a free kick on the left wing shortly before the final whistle.
Substitution changes came late for Sparta as Matyás Vojta replaced Roman Macek in the 86th minute, attempting to influence the game’s outcome. The match witnessed competitive moments with fouls from both sides, including one by Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernier and a free kick won by Sparta’s Ki-Jana Hoever in their defensive half.
The referee added five minutes of stoppage time, but Bournemouth maintained their composure to secure the win and keep their perfect record intact in this Europa League campaign.