The wards of Nenad Lalatovic started their European season with this match. In turn, "Slavia" eliminated "Dnipro-1" (3:0, 1:1) in the third qualifying round, so the Lugansk team had a chance to take revenge on the perpetrator of their compatriots.

Unfortunately, they were unable to do so. Both halves saw a significant advantage for the home side. While the guests managed to hold out until halftime, after it the goalkeeper of the Ukrainians capitulated twice.

On the 81st minute, Shevchik delivered a corner from the right flank, and Tijani headed the ball into the far corner, opening the scoring in the match.

And on the fourth added minute, Ogungbaï took advantage of another delivery from the right flank to pass the ball to Masepus, who scored into an empty net. In summary — "Zorya" lost (0:2).

UEFA Europa League-2023/2024. Play-off round qualifier. First leg

"Slavia" (Czech Republic) — "Zorya" (Ukraine) — 2:0 (0:0)

Goals: Tijani (81), Masepus (90+4).

"Slavia": Kolarž, Golš, Vlček, Masepus, Provoď (Ogungbaï, 69), Shevchik, Zaferis, Douděra (Vallem, 88), Šranc (Jurčík, 57), Hýtil (Tijani, 68), Jurasек (van Büren, 57).

Substitutes: Manduš, Sirotnik, Usu, Boržil, Grómad, Tomič, Toula.

Coach: Jiří Trpišovský.

"Zorya": Turbaievsky, Snurnytsin, Batagov, Jordan, Kiryukhantsev (Alefirenko, 86), Mishnyov (Mitsi, 46), Drishlyuk, Yatsik (Churko, 77), Vantuha, Guerrero (Bugay, 82), Antux (Gorbach, 82).

Substitutes: Saputin, Zhilkin, Bol, Gulkov, Khakhlov, Nagnoynyi, Voloshyn.

Coach: Nenad Lalatovic.

Referee: Kristo Tohver (Estonia).

Yellow cards: Drishlyuk (7), Guerrero (44), Batagov (50), Yatsik (57), Turbaievsky (62), Lalatovic (90+1, not on the field).

August 24. Prague. Eden-Arena stadium.

The return match will take place in Lublin, Poland, on Thursday, August 31 (kick-off at 8:00 PM Kyiv time).