Two conceded goals behind Hruška´s back made the Europa League round of 16 match an unpleasant experience for the players of Viktoria Plzeň. The result 2-0 is very difficult for the rematch to edge Sporting out.

"In the first phase of the match Sporting was a better team. But we simply cannot lose the ball like we did in the end of the first half. The beginning of the 2nd half was very similar. At that time the match with Sporting became a tough one. The opponent could score another two or three goals but we also could have some chances if our contact with the ball was a bit better,“ the coach Pavel Vrba evaluates the match. "Sporting was better and deserves to win," he adds.

The coach regretted that both goals were scored after his team´s losses. "The players who participate in the combination in the midfield can´t do those faults because opponents as this one will surely punish us for them," the coach knows.

David Limberský will miss the home rematch because of his yellow cards. "David is a very important player for us and it will surely be a problem. However, in the final phase of the league the cards for defenders just come," Vrba says.

The chances for advancing to the quarterfinals are not positive. "The position of our opponent is very convenient and they´ll support it by the top quality of their team. Sporting definitely has an ace up its sleeve," Pavel Vrba closes.