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Sparta's Lafata steals Asteras's thunder

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)