Peruvians in Sparta: Debut & Global Reaction

One signed up for Letná at the beginning of January, the other at the end of the month. The two Peruvians made their competitive debut together in the Sparta jersey on Saturday, when they appeared in the late – almost ten – minutes on the frozen pitch of Juliska in Prague. And for Joao Grimaldo with Oliver Sonn, the Czech premiere probably turned out the best it could have…

First of all – Letenský took control of the small Prague derby against Dukla with a clear advantage and a clear result of 3:0. And secondly – ​​the duo of South American reinforcements immediately entered the statistical columns. In the 89th minute, Sonne was flailing around the edge, after which he prompted his compatriot with a quick crossing pass to the back post. All Grimaldo had to do was tap the ball into the open net.

The assisting right back enjoyed himself after the final whistle. “Supporting the attack, getting to the line, being such a motor mouse. I already mentioned it upon arrival. Of course, it’s great that my Peruvian friend was at the back post. They’re going to be crazy about it in Peru,” revealed Sonne in an interview with the club’s television.

An avalanche of reactions from Peru

The 25-year-old defender, who was loaned by the Spartans on loan from Burnley, knew where he was going. Reactions from Peru began to multiply before kick-off, during the league game and shortly after.

For example, the social network X was suddenly flooded with a wave of comments from South America. “Perfect debut! Joao Grimaldo’s goal after Oliver Sonne’s assist! Sonne on Grimaldo. Instant contribution from this great duo for Sparta Prague,” sang the ode to one of the dedicated Peruvian football accounts.

“Peru Connection: Grimaldo Scores, Sonne Assists!” began another post from local media outlet Momento Deportivo. However, mentions of the pair of Spartans began to appear even before the last shot of the game. “They got together. Joao Grimaldo and Oliver Sonne make their debuts for Sparta Prague in the Czech league,” local journalist Gian Franco Zelaya noted on the X platform.

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Coach Brian Priske also spoke about wing acquisitions after the victory. “Oliver Sonne answered everyone’s question as to why he is here. Offensively, a very strong player, he is in good shape, can run a lot and has a great right foot. He is also very honest at the back,” praised the coach Sparta new competitor Pavel Kadeřábek.

And he also talked about the twenty-two-year-old compatriot. “Grimaldo has very good things on the ball. But he has to improve even more, we will work on his physical side, he has to get used to the intensity of the Czech league,” Priske pointed out to the premier scorer.