Sparta Praha drew 1–1 away against Viktoria Plzeň in the 14th round of the Chance Liga, but the match ignited sharp controversy over a missed VAR review by officials Marek Radina and Michael Kvítek on a foul by Jonatan Brunes against Sampson Dweh, Sport.cz reported.
Why Did VAR Fail to Intervene on the Brunes Foul?
The flashpoint arrived when Sparta forward Jonatan Brunes tangled with Viktoria defender Sampson Dweh. Expert analyst Ladislav Karoch pointed out that Brunes clearly stepped between Dweh’s legs to obstruct his movement. Clear foul by Jonatan Brunes,
Karoch explained, noting that the video assistant referee team simply failed to act. Main referee Dominik Starý escaped heavy criticism from the analysis, but the video officials faced severe scrutiny for staying silent.
What Did Coach Brian Priske Say About the Match?
Sparta head coach Brian Priske sparked intense debate after the final whistle by claiming his side dominated the contest. I think we tried to win the match, Plzeň not to lose. It felt to me that we dominated,
Priske said, according to Pražský deník.
That assessment drew immediate pushback from Plzeň manager Radoslav Kováč and angered traveling supporters, who chanted Priske out
from the stands. Statistics from the Doosan Arena showed Plzeň leading in expected goals and total shots.
Why Did Sigma Olomouc Sack Pavel Hapal?
Sigma Olomouc dismissed manager and sporting director Pavel Hapal immediately following a 5–0 away defeat to Hradec Králové. The collapse began when Václav Sejk received a straight red card for striking Samuel Dancák in the face after a shirt tug. Hraju za někoho, tak nechám na hřišti duši i tělo bez ohledu na okolnosti.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sparta sits fourth in the Chance Liga standings, ten points behind league leaders Slavia Prague after 14 rounds.
Marek Radina a Michael Kvítek officiated the VAR booth during the Plzeň versus Sparta match. Marek Radina served as the primary VAR official alongside assistant Michael Kvítek.
How to follow the Plzeň vs Sparta match
The fixture between Viktoria Plzeň and Sparta Prague starts today at 18:00. Fans can watch the live stream on Betano TV (free for registered users with a positive account balance, offering odds of 2.47 for Plzeň, 3.55 for a draw, and 2.60 for Sparta, with a 600 CZK bonus available) or follow the minute-by-minute text commentary on 7sport.cz. Alternatively, the match is broadcast on the paid TV channel Oneplay Sport 1.
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