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Fortuna League, Round 7: FK Teplice – Slovan Liberec 1:2
After a long break, the highest Czech competition started this weekend. Slovan found themselves in the seventh round in Teplice, where we tend to struggle. In addition, a large part of our staff was missing, both due to a positive test for COVID-19 and other health reasons. In the first half, Kačaraba and Pešek took care of Slovan´s goals with the captain´s armband. In the second half, Knobloch defeated the penalty, and even though we finished with 10 men, we were fortunate to win 2-1!
Europa League, Group stage: TSG 1899 Hoffenheim – Slovan Liberec 5:0
In the third round of the group stage, Slovan visited Hoffeinheim, who had not lost in the Europa League this year. Liberec were without several regulars due to COVID-19 positive tests and, as expected, Hoffeinheim held the ball from the beginning and patiently created chances. Slovan were unable to stop the onslaught of the German team, conceded five times and returned home without any points.
Europa League, Group Stage: Crvena Zvezda Beograd – Slovan Liberec 5:1
After a 1-0 home win over Ghent, Slovan went to Belgrade to compete with Red Star. The home keeper was stunned 7 minutes into the match when he misjudged a free kick by El Fardou Ben and dove in the wrong direction. Then 15 minutes later, he also scored the second goal before Matoušek cut the deficit in half just before the half. In the second half, however, the home team was better and added three more goals by the 70th minute from Gajić, Katai and Falcinelli. The red star won 5-1.
Europa League, Group stage: Slovan Liberec – KAA Gent 1:0
After a long break, football returned to U Nisy Stadium. And it was not just any match, as visiting Liberec were the Belgian side from Gent. From the beginning, Slovan were on the defensive and waited for counter opportunities. The reward came in the 29th minute, when Júsuf hit from in close. The Liberec defence gave a sterling performance and secured everything in the back with some key saves by Nguyen. In the end, Slovan could rejoice after a close 1-0 victory!
Fortuna League, Round 6: Slovan Liberec – Příbram 3:0
After a successful match in the Europa League, it was FORTUNA:LIGA´s turn again. Slovan found themselves in the 6th round against the 1.FK Příbram. The footballers from the Central Bohemian Region have not won this season yet, and nothing has changed today. Slovan’s was secured by Michael Rabušic, who recorded a hat-trick. Twice he was able to convert on penalties and once the goalpost helped him. Slovan deservedly won over Příbram 3-0.
Europa League, play-off: Slovan Liberec – APOEL FC 1:0
Slovan faced probably their most important match of the autumn, a battle for a place in the group stage of the Europa League. The match against APOEL was played carefully from both sides with not many scoring chances. Two moments were decisive, namely Nguyen´s save and then a penalty against APOEL in time added. Kamso Mara scored on the penalty kick and sent Slovan to the Europa League group stage!
Fortuna League, Round 5: Pardubice – Slovan Liberec 3:0
After advancing in the qualifying match, it was time for FORTUNA:LIGA again. In its fifth round, we played in Prague in Ďolíček with a newcomer to this year´s competition, with Pardubice. There were many changes in the basic line-up and it was obvious. The score was opened by Martin Toml, then Lukáš Pfeifer scored, Michal Hlavatý hit Chaluš´s hand and closed the score. Our performance was not our best and Pardubice deservedly won 3-0.
Europa League, Q3: FCSB – Slovan Liberec 0:2
In the third preliminary round, Slovan encountered the Romanian side FCSB. The whole match was accompanied by complications associated with the coronavirus, as several players on the Romanian team tested positive. In the end, the match took place and Slovan were able to take advantage of the weakening of the Romanian team. Thanks to goals by Júsuf and Rabušice, we are advancing to the fourth round of the Europa League!
Fortuna League, Round 4: Slovan Liberec – MFK Karviná 1:1
After advancing to the next stage of the Europa League, it´s time for FORTUNA:LIGA again. In its fourth round, a club from the Moravian-Silesian Region, MFK Karviná, visited us. The match didn´t offer a lot of chances, but Mosquera opened the scoring in the 55th minute. Slovan then pulled over and, above all, defended himself, but we still had a few chances. Unfortunately, in the 91st minute we conceded a goal and the final scoreline was 1-1.
Europa League, Q2: Riteriai – Slovan Liberec 1:5
Slovan competed with the Lithuanian team FK Riteriai in the second round of the Europa League. From the beginning of the match we were the better team, building a 2-0 lead by the 20-minute mark. The only complication was the 2-1 goal, which made things nervous for a while. However, in the last 10 minutes Slovan confirmed their role as the favourite and with three goals recorded a 5-1 victory. With that, they can rejoice in advancing to the third round of the Europa League!