0 – 3
“Union Saint-Gilloise take the lead through Relebohile Mofokeng after Karel Spácil's long-range effort was saved, with the rebound falling kindly for the opener.”
Pivotal“Mateo Biondic doubles Union's lead on the stroke of half-time, finishing after a quick counterattack just moments after picking up a yellow card.”
Pivotal“Ondrej Kricfalusi heads home from close range after a corner, putting the result beyond any doubt at 3-0.”
Viktoria Plzeň
Union Saint-Gilloise
Outstanding performance
Union Saint-Gilloise•DefenderUnion Saint-Gilloise dismantled Viktoria Plzeň with a ruthless first-half display, going 2-0 up inside 43 minutes through Relebohile Mofokeng and Mateo Biondic before Ondrej Kricfalusi's header sealed it just after the hour mark. The Belgian side dominated every meaningful metric - 22 shots to 14, 13 on target compared to Plzeň's 5, and six big chances created against the hosts' solitary opportunity - illustrating just how comprehensive the victory was. Plzeň's keeper Florian Wiegele was forced into 10 saves just to keep the scoreline respectable, underlining the gulf in quality on display at Doosan Arena. For Union, this is a statement result to open their European campaign, while Plzeň will need to regroup quickly given how porous they looked defensively, conceding from a long-range effort, a counterattack, and a set piece in succession.
How entertaining was this match?
Salim Lawal from Viktoria Plzen misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Viktoria Plzen wins a corner after Nohim Chibani concedes.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Cheick Souaré of Viktoria Plzen.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Stefan Pirgic's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Stefan Pirgic from Viktoria Plzen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ilan Hurtevent of Union Saint-Gilloise.
Substitution for Union Saint-Gilloise: Dylan Aquino comes on for Darius Olaru.
Stefan Pirgic from Viktoria Plzen has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Kevin Rodríguez's right-footed shot from outside the box for Union Saint-Gilloise is blocked.
Ilan Hurtevent from Union Saint-Gilloise has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved.
Salim Lawal from Viktoria Plzen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Denzel De Roeve from Union Saint-Gilloise commits a foul.
Foul committed by Cheick Souaré of Viktoria Plzen.
Besfort Zeneli from Union Saint-Gilloise is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Union Saint-Gilloise is called offside, with Kevin Rodríguez being the player caught in an offside position.
Adam Gabriel from Viktoria Plzen is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Louis Patris of Union Saint-Gilloise.
Attempt saved. Lukás Cerv from Viktoria Plzen has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved.
Attempt saved. Kevin Rodríguez from Union Saint-Gilloise has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved in the bottom right corner by Florian Wiegele of Viktoria Plzen. The shot was assisted by Darius Olaru.
Substitution for Union Saint-Gilloise: Nohim Chibani comes on for Ondrej Kricfalusi.
Stefan Pirgic from Viktoria Plzen wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Ilan Hurtevent of Union Saint-Gilloise.
Attempt saved. Tobiás Paliscák from Viktoria Plzen has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
Attempt missed. Baboucarr Faal from Viktoria Plzen heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes to the right. Cheick Souaré provided the assist.
Substitution for Viktoria Plzen: Lukás Cerv replaces Patrik Hrosovsky.
Rob Schoofs from Union Saint-Gilloise is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Stefan Pirgic from Viktoria Plzen commits a foul.
Foul committed by Adam Gabriel of Viktoria Plzen.
Louis Patris from Union Saint-Gilloise is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Union Saint-Gilloise: Denzel De Roeve comes on for Guilherme Smith.
Substitution for Viktoria Plzen: Baboucarr Faal comes on for Prince Adu.
Substitution for Viktoria Plzen: Adam Gabriel comes on for Amar Memic.
Substitution for Union Saint-Gilloise: Kevin Rodríguez comes on for Mateo Biondic.
Substitution for Union Saint-Gilloise: Ilan Hurtevent comes on for Relebohile Mofokeng.
Stefan Pirgic from Viktoria Plzen commits a foul.
Besfort Zeneli from Union Saint-Gilloise is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Salim Lawal from Viktoria Plzen wins a free kick on the left wing.
Nikki Havenaar commits a foul for Union Saint-Gilloise.
Nikki Havenaar of Union Saint-Gilloise is caught offside.
Stefan Pirgic of Viktoria Plzen commits a foul.
Rob Schoofs from Union Saint-Gilloise is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Stefan PirgicYellow CardStefan Pirgic from Viktoria Plzen receives a yellow card for a foul.
assist: Besfort Zeneli
Goal! Union Saint-Gilloise leads 3-0 against Viktoria Plzen. Ondrej Kricfalusi scores with a header from close range after a corner.
Attempt saved. Guilherme Smith of Union Saint-Gilloise has a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, but Florian Wiegele of Viktoria Plzen saves it in the bottom left corner.
Union Saint-Gilloise wins a corner after Florian Wiegele concedes.
Mateo Biondic from Union Saint-Gilloise misses a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the right. He was assisted by Rob Schoofs after a fast break.
Attempt saved. Relebohile Mofokeng from Union Saint-Gilloise has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the bottom left corner by Florian Wiegele of Viktoria Plzen. The shot was assisted by Mateo Biondic.
Stefan Pirgic from Viktoria Plzen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Rob Schoofs from Union Saint-Gilloise commits a foul.
Foul committed by Sampson Dweh of Viktoria Plzen.
Nikki Havenaar from Union Saint-Gilloise is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Salim Lawal from Viktoria Plzen wins a free kick on the left wing.
Nikki Havenaar from Union Saint-Gilloise commits a foul.
Besfort Zeneli from Union Saint-Gilloise misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high. Darius Olaru provided the assist.
Stefan Pirgic from Viktoria Plzen wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Relebohile Mofokeng from Union Saint-Gilloise commits a foul.
Denis Vavro from Viktoria Plzen has a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the left, but it is blocked.
Viktoria Plzen wins a corner after Nikki Havenaar concedes.
Stefan Pirgic of Viktoria Plzen commits a foul.
Rob Schoofs from Union Saint-Gilloise is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Viktoria Plzen: Salim Lawal comes on for Denis Visinsky.
The second half begins with Viktoria Plzen trailing 0-2 against Union Saint-Gilloise.
Substitution for Viktoria Plzen: Sampson Dweh comes on for Karel Spácil.
Attempt saved. Nikki Havenaar from Union Saint-Gilloise has a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but Florian Wiegele from Viktoria Plzen saves it in the bottom right corner.
Nikki Havenaar from Union Saint-Gilloise misses a left-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, sending the ball to the right after a set piece situation.
First half ends with Viktoria Plzen trailing 0-2 to Union Saint-Gilloise.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Patrik Hrosovsky from Viktoria Plzen committed a foul.
Louis Patris from Union Saint-Gilloise wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Patrik HrosovskyYellow CardPatrik Hrosovsky of Viktoria Plzen receives a yellow card for a foul.
Attempt missed. Prince Adu from Viktoria Plzen has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box that goes to the left. He was assisted by Denis Vavro.
assist: Louis Patris
Goal! Union Saint-Gilloise takes a 2-0 lead as Mateo Biondic scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a quick counterattack.
Stefan Pirgic from Viktoria Plzen wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Mateo BiondicYellow CardMateo Biondic from Union Saint-Gilloise receives a yellow card for a foul.
Mateo Biondic from Union Saint-Gilloise wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Besfort Zeneli from Union Saint-Gilloise has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it's saved in the top right corner by Florian Wiegele of Viktoria Plzen.
Mateo Biondic from Union Saint-Gilloise misses a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending the ball to the left. He was assisted by Relebohile Mofokeng.
Attempt missed. Prince Adu from Viktoria Plzen takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes high and wide to the right.
Foul committed by Tobiás Paliscák of Viktoria Plzen.
Mateo Biondic from Union Saint-Gilloise wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Viktoria Plzen wins a corner after Hervé Koffi concedes.
Denis Visinsky's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Patrik Hrosovsky.
Viktoria Plzen wins a corner after Louis Patris concedes.
Mateo Biondic's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Relebohile Mofokeng.
Attempt missed. Prince Adu from Viktoria Plzen takes a left-footed shot from a challenging angle and long range on the right.
Amar Memic from Viktoria Plzen has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
Attempt blocked. Prince Adu from Viktoria Plzen has his right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box blocked.
Besfort Zeneli from Union Saint-Gilloise wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Cheick Souaré from Viktoria Plzen commits a foul.
Attempt saved. Relebohile Mofokeng from Union Saint-Gilloise has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top left corner by Florian Wiegele of Viktoria Plzen.
Foul committed by Prince Adu of Viktoria Plzen.
Massiré Sylla from Union Saint-Gilloise is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
assist: Massiré Sylla
Goal! Union Saint-Gilloise takes the lead 1-0 against Viktoria Plzen with a right-footed shot from the center of the box by Relebohile Mofokeng.
Karel Spácil's left-footed shot from over 35 yards is saved in the bottom right corner by Hervé Koffi. The attempt was assisted by Denis Vavro.
Ondrej KricfalusiYellow CardOndrej Kricfalusi from Union Saint-Gilloise receives a yellow card.
Attempt missed. Rob Schoofs from Union Saint-Gilloise took a left-footed shot from over 35 yards after a fast break.
Viktoria Plzen wins a corner after Ondrej Kricfalusi concedes.
Attempt saved. Besfort Zeneli from Union Saint-Gilloise has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
Attempt saved. Darius Olaru from Union Saint-Gilloise has his left-footed shot from the center of the box saved by Florian Wiegele of Viktoria Plzen, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist came from Besfort Zeneli.
Foul committed by Amar Memic of Viktoria Plzen.
Guilherme Smith from Union Saint-Gilloise wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Besfort Zeneli from Union Saint-Gilloise takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the right. He was assisted by Relebohile Mofokeng.
Attempt saved. Louis Patris of Union Saint-Gilloise has a header from the center of the box, but Florian Wiegele of Viktoria Plzen makes a save in the bottom left corner. The cross was assisted by Relebohile Mofokeng.
Foul committed by Rob Schoofs of Union Saint-Gilloise.
Amar Memic from Viktoria Plzen wins a free kick on the right wing.
Louis Patris from Union Saint-Gilloise has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked.
Cheick Souaré from Viktoria Plzen commits a foul.
Louis Patris from Union Saint-Gilloise is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
First half begins.
Viktoria Plzeň limp into their Europa League opener on the back of a shock home defeat to Sigma Olomouc, while Union Saint-Gilloise arrive riding a red-hot run of form despite losing three key players to suspension. Both sides are winless in this league phase so far, making this a crucial early statement match at the Doosan Aréna.
