Slavia Prague vs Royal Union SG LIVE | UEFA Champions League • Third qualifying round

[Applause] well nights like these are just what you hope for as a spectator a warm welcome my name is Derek Ray and sitting alongside me in the commentary box providing expert analysis is Stuart Robson and what we have for you tonight is live Champions League group stage match day one action Stuart your expectations well thanks Derek this is such an important game both sides will be desperate to start this group well let's hope we see some great football today and credit du a good intervention this is the lineup for the home team well it's a 451 but with three of the Midfield players giving close support to the center forward and the other two sitting deeper also watch out for the fullbacks getting forward at every opportunity they do like to get crosses into the box and quick thinking defensively and introducing the visitors lineup today well this start with an attacking 451 formation with three players in advance of two holding midfielders but it's important that the wide players come in field to join the center forward at the right time delivering it what a vital intervention constantly towards [Applause] it corner kick played in but it wasn't a taxing save [Applause] a quick thinking to win it back can they do something positive on the Counterattack can they profit from this took a Nick on the way through so a corner here [Applause] let's see about the delivery nodding is over will he was more determined than his marker but he just couldn't get it on target could he [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] Duda determined [Applause] defending Duda well they couldn't keep it and the referee felt he had to blow the whistle [Applause] No Nonsense clearance well read to put an end to that attack and continues his run and he's in can they put it away and in at the second time of asking just what was [Applause] acquired well as you can see the first save is a good one but they can't react quickly enough to the second ball the keepers a bit unlucky really [Applause] One n then well totaling up all the stoppages we'll have two additional minutes [Applause] ammani and with that the first half draws to a close we certainly have got to give this man high marks for his work up to this point Stewart well Derek after a slow start where he was tightly marked he got better and better as the first half went on and he got his reward with that goal I'm looking forward to his second half display [Music] well underway once more and it's going to be fascinating to see what developments occur in this second [Applause] half thas hollish Oscar dley it's with shevi holding on to what they have is the priority apparently D Thomas hollish and the keeper with the ball David [Applause] zema Oscar D Lucas provod oh the threat is there is it going to be and a goal to increase their advantage it's a two-goal lead now well here it is again he goes past his marker so easily with just a drop of the shoulder and the movement is good making for a comfortable finish it's a really great goal and the ball is moving again 2 N is how it stands Amman Castro Montes and so 30 minutes left for play in this one not much defensive cover there on the flank David Duda [Applause] well that's how to outwit your opponent and whipped into the box well but claimed by the goalkeeper syes well it's a tall order as they triy to pull one back but the passing game might help P Away by The Keeper making sure nothing came of it petv promising possession this a winning back possession and with that the attack Fizzles out Castro Montes chance to play it in can he put it away still possibilities brilliant team pressing chances on well somehow the goalkeeper got to it and the substitution will occur [Applause] now delivering it well no end product [Applause] so full time it is and the morale boosting three points on the board to begin their European campaign yeah that's a good win and a vital three points another win next time out and they'll be in a great position no two ways about it he really has brought his influence to bear on the proceedings well he gave that backline a Tor time didn't he he was far too sharp for them all always looking to play on the shoulder took his goals well too clearly the Difference Maker today

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