Slavia Prague U19 Dominate with 5-1 Victory: Match Report

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Slavia Prague U19 Dominate with 5-1 Victory: Match Report

The UEFA Youth League match saw Slavia Prague’s U19 team deliver a commanding performance, defeating Arsenal’s U19 team 5-1. This match marks Arsenal’s fourth consecutive loss in the league, leaving them still seeking their first points of the campaign.

Match Overview

Slavia Prague established their dominance early in the game, scoring their first goal just 10 minutes in. An unfortunate own goal from Arsenal’s Ceadach O’Neill set the tone for the match. Within the first half, Slavia added two more goals, leading to a 3-0 advantage before the break.

First Half Highlights

10th Minute: Own goal by Ceadach O’Neill from a corner kick.
20th Minute: Bartosz Szywala doubles the lead with a powerful shot from a long throw-in.
30th Minute: Jakub Kolisek scores after a low cross from Elias Pitak.

Despite Arsenal’s attempts to get back in the game, including a near miss from Demiane Agustien, Slavia maintained control. Arsenal’s goalkeeper, Khari Ranson, faced pressure from Slavia’s attacks, as they almost extended the lead further before halftime.

Second Half Action

The second half began with Arsenal pushing for a goal. Their persistence paid off in the 60th minute when O’Neill redeemed himself by scoring, thanks to a defensive error from Slavia. However, Slavia was quick to respond and extend their lead once again.

75th Minute: Mubarak Suleiman scores on the rebound after a save from Ranson.
90+1 Minute: Matej Kotrba finishes the scoring with a well-placed shot past Ranson.

What This Means

After four matches in the UEFA Youth League, Arsenal’s U19 side continues to struggle, remaining without any points. They are set to face Bayern Munich in their next fixture on November 26, hoping to turn their fortunes around.

Upcoming Matches

Arsenal’s U19 team will take the field against Bayern Munich on November 26. In addition, the under-18 squad will play against Norwich City on November 22.