UEFA Champions League Qualifying Round 2
Servette FC 1 - 3 FT Plzen
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Machida Zelvia
2-4
Kashiwa Reysol
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
78
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
12
Kashiwa Reysol conquer Machida in away thriller
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' A. Antunes (S. Rouiller)
25' Yoan Severin
K. Spacil (S. Dweh) 29'
M. Vydra 31'
37' Bradley Mazikou
Lukáš Červ 39'
HT
Adrian Zeljković 66'
69' Yoan Severin
69' Yoan Severin
71' ↓ K. Spacil ↑M. Doski
71' ↓ M. Havel ↑A. Memic
↓ A. Antunes ↑D. Bronn 75'
↓ S. Mraz ↑J. Guillemenot 75'
78' ↓ M. Vydra ↑T. Ladra
Merchas Doski 85'
R. Durosinmi 87'
↓ T. Magnin ↑L. Srdanovic 89'
↓ G. Morandi ↑K. Varela 89'
↓ B. Mazikou ↑A. Jallow 90'+3
90'+3 ↓ P. Sulc ↑D. Visinsky
90'+4 Ablie Jallow
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Servette FC
Midfielders
Florian Wiegele 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sampson Dweh 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Svetozar Marković 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Václav Jemelka 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
12
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Milan Havel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Adrian Zeljković 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
4
Fouls
6
Rating
Lukáš Červ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karel Spáčil 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Pavel Šulc 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
15%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Matej Vydra 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
Rafiu Durosinmi 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Marián Tvrdoň 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matyáš Šilhavý
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Christophe Kabongo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Višinský
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Merchas Doski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomáš Ladra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jiří Panoš
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan Paluska
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tom Slončík
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matej Valenta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Prince Adu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amar Memić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Plzen
Midfielders
Joël Mall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Théo Magnin
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Steve Rouiller
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Yoan Severin
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Bradley Mazikou
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Timothé Cognat 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Anthony Baron 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
76
Passes
5
Duels
Miroslav Stevanović
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Alexis Antunes 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Giotto Morandi
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Samuel Mráz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Jérémy Frick
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marwan Aubert
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Loun Srdanovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaël Ondoua
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiemoko Ouattara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jérémy Guillemenot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dylan Bronn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keyan Varela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoulie Jallow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leart Zuka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jarell Njiké Simo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamie Atangana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2025 | Plzen | 0 - 1 | Servette FC | UEFA Champions League | Doosan Arena |
| 03/14/2024 | Plzen | 0 - 0 (PEN 3-1) | Servette FC | UEFA Europa Conference League | Doosan Aréna |
| 03/07/2024 | Servette FC | 0 - 0 | Plzen | UEFA Europa Conference League | Stade de Genève |
07/22/2025
03/14/2024
03/07/2024
Servette FC Win
Plzen Win
Draw
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Plzen's Controlled Chaos: How the Czech Side Weathered the Storm to Stun Servette
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 90/100. A Champions League qualifier descended into theatrical carnage at Stade de Genève, but Plzen's defensive intensity and clinical finishing proved far too much for a Servette side left chasing shadows.
Early Blitz Sets the Tone
Servette came out swinging. A. Antunes fired them ahead in the fourth minute, assisted by S. Rouiller, and for a moment, the home crowd at Stade de Genève dared to dream. But Plzen had other ideas. The Czech visitors flipped the script with surgical precision. K. Spacil equalised in the 29th minute, then M. Vydra struck again just two minutes later to seize control. Within 30 minutes, the balance had shifted entirely—Servette's early intensity had evaporated, replaced by panic.
Red Card Chaos Reshapes Everything
The turning point arrived in the 66th minute when Adrian Zeljković received his marching orders for a foul, leaving Plzen down to 10 men. Three minutes later, Yoan Severin saw red for Servette, levelling the numbers. What should have been Servette's moment of reprieve became their undoing. Playing with 10 men against 10, Plzen maintained their shape with remarkable discipline while Servette lacked the composure to capitalise. Václav Jemelka was the architect of this defensive resilience—his positioning and reading of the game earned him Man of the Match honours (8.5 rating) as he orchestrated Plzen's backline with the precision of a chess grandmaster.
The Penalty That Sealed It
With the stakes rising and desperation mounting, VAR confirmed a penalty for Plzen in the 85th minute. R. Durosinmi converted from the spot in the 87th minute to make it 3-1, a goal that felt less like a conclusion and more like a mercy stroke. Florian Wiegele's three saves proved crucial for Plzen, but it was the collective resolve that mattered most. Despite trailing in possession (41% vs Servette's 59%), Plzen's clinical finishing on eight shots on target versus Servette's five told the story: the Czech side made their chances count.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Adrian Zeljković impact the match?
Zeljković's 66th-minute dismissal seemed catastrophic for Plzen, but Jemelka's defensive mastery kept them organised. Servette's red card minutes later neutralised any advantage, and Plzen's discipline proved decisive.
What made Václav Jemelka the Man of the Match?
Jemelka's 8.5 rating reflected his commanding defensive positioning and reading of play, especially crucial during the 10-vs-10 chaos. His leadership stabilised Plzen's backline throughout.
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Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Continental Deadlock at the Stade de Genève
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. A tactical stalemate beckons as two disciplined units prioritising defensive security clash for a place in the next round.
The Setup
The Stade de Genève hosts a high-pressure encounter where the Balance of the tie is precariously poised. Servette FC enter this UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round knowing that their home Form must be flawless to overcome a resilient visitor. While the early-season Stakes are massive, neither side is expected to commit too many bodies forward in the opening exchanges. The Swiss side relies on a structure that suffocates space, while Plzen brings a wealth of European experience, often happy to play on the counter-attack and exploit transitional moments. With limited Stars on display, the match will likely be decided by which coaching staff has better prepared their unit for the fine margins of continental knockout football.
Key Battle
The primary conflict will unfold on the flank where Bradley Mazikou attempts to stretch the pitch for the home side. His ability to deliver quality from wide areas is Servette's most potent weapon. Tasked with stopping him is Sampson Dweh, whose physical dominance and recovery speed make him a formidable obstacle in the Plzen defence. If Dweh can isolate Mazikou and prevent service into the box, the visitors will feel confident about taking a clean sheet back for the second leg. It is a classic confrontation of dynamic overlapping vs. disciplined positional defending.
Our Prediction
Given the cautious nature of qualifying matches, expect a game of few high-quality chances. The narrative will likely be dominated by the goalkeepers, specifically Joel Mall, who has already shown he can single-handedly keep his side in matches. We anticipate a low-scoring affair where Servette tries to control possession without overextending. A 1-0 victory for the Swiss side seems the most probable outcome, likely secured via a moment of individual brilliance or a lapse in concentration from a weary defence late in the second half.