Zachariassen’s two goals secure Ferencvarosi TC’s 2-1 Europa League win

Ferencvarosi TC beat Plzen 2-1 at Groupama Aréna in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 2, with Kristoffer Zachariassen scoring both goals before Denis Višinský gave the visitors a late response.

Zachariassen strikes twice

Ferencvarosi TC took the lead in the 49' when Kristoffer Zachariassen scored a normal goal to make it 1-0. Veljko Birmančević provided the assist. Zachariassen then converted a penalty in the 81' for 2-0, putting the home side in control.

Plzen reduced the deficit in the 90' through Denis Višinský, whose normal goal made the score 2-1. That was the final goal of the match, leaving Ferencvarosi TC with the win. Zachariassen was the standout performer by match rating, recording 8.2 after 89 minutes, with 2 goals and 3 shots on target.

Plzen had more attempts

The scoreline did not fully reflect Plzen’s attacking volume. Plzen registered 18 total shots and 7 shots on goal, compared with Ferencvarosi TC’s 12 total shots and 6 shots on goal. Ferencvarosi TC had more possession at 54% and completed 352 accurate passes to Plzen’s 305. Their expected goals were also higher, at 2.38 to 1.99.

Attila Osváth was booked in the 7'. Radoslav Kovac and Lukáš Červ were cautioned for Plzen in the 90', while Toon Raemaekers and Habib Maïga also received yellow cards for Ferencvarosi TC. Neither side received a red card.

League-stage positions

After this result, Ferencvarosi TC are ranked #7 with 6 points from 2 games and a 2W 0D 0L record. Plzen are ranked #31 with 0 points from 2 games and a 0W 0D 2L record. Ferencvarosi TC are 6 points ahead of Plzen, while Juventus lead with 6 points.