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Victor Olatunji returned to the scoresheet for Sparta Prague in their heated Prague derby against FK Dukla Prague, but his early strike was not enough to secure victory as the match ended in a frustrating draw.
The Nigerian forward gave Sparta an ideal start, finding the net in the 11th minute with a composed right-footed finish from the center of the box, following a precise assist from Qazim Laçi.
Sparta looked poised to claim all three points until Tomas Vondrasek struck deep into stoppage time, equalizing in the 94th minute to deny the visitors a vital victory.
Olatunji was active throughout his 83 minutes on the pitch, completing 71% of his passes, with five of seven attempts successful.
He also delivered an accurate long ball but struggled with crossing, failing to register a successful attempt.
The Lagos-born striker had gone two games without scoring, against Teplice in the league and Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League but showed his sharpness in the derby.
His goal tally for the season now stands at nine, complemented by two assists.
Despite Olatunji’s efforts, Sparta Prague’s inconsistency remains a concern.
They sit fourth on the league table after 16 matches, with a record of eight wins, four draws, and four losses.
