Sparta's Lafata steals Asteras's thunder

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Asteras 1-1 Sparta Praha
David Lafata's strike – on the eve of his 34th birthday – ensured a share of the points for the visitors in their Group K opener.

Sparta's Bořek Dočkal competes with Apostolos Giannou (right)

Sparta's Bořek Dočkal competes with Apostolos Giannou (right) ©AFP/Getty Images

Pablo Mazza has the home side in front inside two minutes
David Lafata replies as Asteras fail to cut out a ball in from the right
Tomás Košický preserves Greek team's point, making fine save from a deflected shot
Next Group K games: Sparta Praha v APOEL, Schalke v Asteras (1 October)