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place
- Letná Stadium
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referee
- Erik Lambrechts
Ebrima Singhateh 35′
Lewis Cook 30′ (pen)
Tyler Adams 57′
Francisco Evanilson 81′
Rayan Vitor Simplício Rocha 90′
Bournemouth came from behind to beat 10-man Sparta Prague 3-1 and maintain their perfect record in the Europa League league stage
Ebrima Singhateh gave the Czech hosts a first-half lead, but Tobias Guddal’s dismissal gave Marco Rose’s side a numerical advantage.
Tyler Adams equalized after the break before Evanilson and Rayan struck late on to secure Bournemouth’s fourth straight win in the competition.
The visitors endured a frustrating first period, with Lewis Cook missing a penalty in the 30th minute.
Their task was made more difficult five minutes later when Singhateh broke the deadlock, putting Sparta ahead despite Bournemouth’s early chances.
However, the game turned on its head in the 37th minute when Guddal received a second yellow card, leaving the home side to defend their advantage with 10 men.
Bournemouth went ahead after the break and eventually equalized in the 57th minute through Adams.
Sparta tried to hang on, but Bournemouth’s pressure ended with nine minutes of normal time remaining.
Evanilson struck in the 81st minute to complete the turnaround and put the Premier League side in front for the first time.
With the home side forced to chase an equaliser, Bournemouth added a third in injury time through Rayan to put the result to bed.
Sparta Prague
Bournemouth
The UEFA Europa League table
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position 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 : Promotion – Europa League (Play Off: Round of 16)
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position 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 : Promotion – Europa League (Play Off: Round of 16)