Sparta Prague close in on top of table Viktoria Plzeň

In football, reigning league champions Sparta Prague kept up the pressure on top of the table Viktoria Plzeň with a 3:0 win against Hradec Králové on Saturday. It was Sparta’s first away victory so far since the winter break. Sparta striker David Lafata also ended a four game goal drought by getting on the scoring sheet. The win closes the gap on Viktoria Plzeň to two points. Plzeň travel to Baník Ostrava on Sunday with Ostrava difficult to beat at home on current form.

Author: Chris Johnstone