Champions League First Half Report: Mirat Scores, Kyrnin Levels with a Stunning Strike; Stuttgart vs. Sparta Prague

Key Events

In the 7th minute, Stuttgart took the lead as Mitelshtadt sent in a cross from the left flank, and Mirat headed the ball into the top corner from close range. Stuttgart 1-0 Sparta Prague.

In the 32nd minute, Sparta Prague was awarded a free-kick in the front of the attack, Kyrnin stepped up and unleashed an incredible world-class strike that flew into the top corner. Stuttgart 1-1 Sparta Prague.

Match Report

At 00:45 on October 2, in the second round of the Champions League stage, Stuttgart hosted Sparta Prague at their home ground.

In the 8th minute, Leweling cut inside and shot towards the near post, but the goalkeeper managed to grab the ball.

In the 11th minute, Vitek received a cross at the far post, outjumped the defender, and headed the ball which hit the post after bouncing off the ground.

In the 38th minute, Stuttgart faced another scare in front of their goal, as Bimancevic, receiving a cross, rose above two defenders to head the ball, which hit the crossbar and bounced out.

At half-time, Stuttgart and Sparta Prague were tied at 1-1.

Player Lineups

Stuttgart’s starting lineup: 33-Nubel; 15-Stenzel; 7-Mitelshtadt; 29-Rou; 24-Chabot; 26-Endaf; 16-Kazel; 6-Stiller; 8-Mirat; 18-Leweling; 9-Demilovic; Substitutes: 1-Bredlow; 41-Semen; 13-Klaczig; 45-Chase; 5-Ketel; 27-Freisch; 32-Ryder; 40-Raymond; 31-Olivier; 10-Toure;

Sparta Prague’s starting lineup: 1-Jensen; 30-Zelny; 27-Panak; 41-Vitek; 20-Lazi; 6-Kyrnin; 17-Preciado; 32-Reins; 22-Haraslin; 14-Bimancevic; 10-Lakhmani; Substitutes: 24-Woeller; 25-Sorensen; 28-Wiesner; 5-Jensen; 8-Pavelska; 21-Pesek; 18-Sadilek; 4-Solbakken; 13-Danek; 29-Krasnic; 7-Olatunji; 11-Tusi;