Match Overview

Union St. Gilloise delivered an efficient performance at Doosan Arena to defeat Plzen 3-0 in their UEFA Europa League League Stage opening match. Referee Yigal Frid officiated the contest as the visitors netted twice in the first half and added a third after the break.

First Half: Mofokeng and Biondic Put Visitors Ahead

Union St. Gilloise picked up the game's first booking in the 16th minute when Ondrej Kricfalusi received a yellow card. Just a minute later, Relebohile Mofokeng opened the scoring in the 17th minute following an assist from Massire Sylla.

Mateo Biondic was cautioned with a yellow card in the 42nd minute but quickly responded by doubling the lead in the 43rd minute, finishing off a pass from Louis Patris. Plzen's Patrik Hrošovský received a yellow card in the 45th minute, right before Plzen made a double substitution at half-time, bringing on Sampson Dweh and Salim Fago Lawal for Karel Spáčil and Denis Višinský.

Second Half: Kricfalusi Seals the Result

In the 59th minute, Ondrej Kricfalusi extended Union St. Gilloise's advantage to 3-0 after being set up by Besfort Zeneli. Plzen's Stefan Pirgic received a yellow card in the 60th minute.

Both managers utilized their full bench allocations as the half progressed, but no further goals were scored, leaving the final score 3-0 in favor of Union St. Gilloise.

Key Match Statistics

  • Ball Possession: Plzen 49% – 51% Union St. Gilloise
  • Total Shots: Plzen 14 – 22 Union St. Gilloise
  • Shots on Goal: Plzen 5 – 13 Union St. Gilloise
  • Goalkeeper Saves: Plzen 10 – 4 Union St. Gilloise
  • Total Passes: Plzen 476 (374 accurate) – 525 (446 accurate) Union St. Gilloise
  • Corner Kicks: Plzen 5 – 1 Union St. Gilloise
  • Fouls: Plzen 13 – 11 Union St. Gilloise
  • Yellow Cards: Plzen 2 – 2 Union St. Gilloise