Analysis The numbers behind the result
Ferencvaros edge Plzen in high-chance game with clinical penalty
Ferencvaros' 2-1 win was a fair reflection of a finely balanced contest, with their marginally superior xG (2.38 vs 1.99) and greater shot conversion (2 goals from 6 shots on target) proving decisive. Despite Plzen generating more total shots (18 to 12) and equal shots on target (7), Ferencvaros created higher-quality chances, with 9 of their 12 attempts coming inside the box.
The hosts' superior efficiency was typified by Kristoffer Zachariassen, who converted both of his big chances - a 49th-minute opener from open play and an 81st-minute penalty. Plzen's late consolation from Denis Višinský couldn't mask their wastefulness, having underperformed their xG by 0.99. Ferencvaros' set-piece threat (7 corners to Plzen's 3) and 54% possession laid the platform, but the key differential was Zachariassen's 100% conversion rate from two high-value opportunities.