Victor Olatunji’s late goal and second goal of the season helped Sparta Prague book a spot in the group stages of UEFA Europa League against Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday night.
His first goal of the season came in their UEFA Champions League qualifying penalty shootout defeat against FC Copenhagen, but this time around, he scores again in Sparta Prague’s UEFA Europa League clash against Dinamo Zagreb.
The 23-year-old Nigerian forward featured in the entire game, producing four shots on target in their 4-1 win vs. the Croatian side at the Epet Arena.
The Nigerian forward wrapped up the scoring for Sparta Praha in the 87th minute of the game as they overcame a 3-1 first-leg deficit to book their spot in the group stage of the Europa League.
Victor Olatunji’s goal propels Sparta Prague into the group stage of the 2023–2024 UEFA Europa League.
Victor Olatunji retakes the lead!
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In the thrilling encounter, two first-half goals from Lukas Haraslin and Asger Srensen set the game rolling for Sparta Prague.
With 67 minutes on the clock, Filip Panak put the home side ahead with their third goal before Martin Baturina levelled the score on aggregate to pull Dinamo Zagreb back into the game.
Victor Olatunji then rounded off the scoring for AC Sparta Praha in the 87th minute as they defeated Dinamo Zagreb 4-1 at home to book their spot in the group stage of the Europa League this season.
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— AC Sparta Prague (@ACSparta_EN) August 31, 2023
Sparta Prague secured a 5-4 aggregate win over Dinamo Zagreb after the second leg of the Europa League play-off.
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