FC Viktoria Plzeň played the fourth match of the EL group stage and tied with Astra Giurgiu 1-1 in Bucharest. Both goals were scored in the 1st half; on 18 minutes the score was opened by the home player Stan and Viktoria scored on 25 minutes by Michael Krmenčík.

The coach Roman Pivarník quite changed the starting line-up for this match and sent on the pitch some players who appeared in the Europa League for the first time from the beginning. The premiere could be enjoyed by the midfielders Jan Kovařík and Patrik Hrošovský and the forward Michael Krmenčík. David Limberský injured himself during the pre-match stretching so Aleš Matějů replaced him.

The Arena Nationala in Bucharest was waiting for the first dangerous chance of the match until 15 minutes when the home player Alves headed the ball against Kozáčik who luckily saved it. 4 minutes late Alexander Stan got a pass behind the defence and rushed alone to Viktoria´s gate. Kozáčik rebounded his first attempt but the second hit went behind the goal line – Astra were in lead 1:0. Viktorians were boosted by the conceded goal and started to push their opponent. On 25 minutes Petržela crossed the ball in the 18-yard box and Michael Krmenčík headed and scored – 1:1. After the goals Viktoria were an active team but Kovařík´s and Hromada´s passes found nobody in the penalty area, Petržela´s header flew above the target. With the half-time break approaching Astra had an effort on goal but the Czech goalkeeper was ready. The half-time result was 1:1.

Right at the beginning of the 2nd half Hrošovský played his action when run through several players in the 18-yard box and shot near an upright, however, Lung rebounded the ball and following Petržela´s shot went above the gate. Astra threatened the goal on 56 minutes but they missed the target. On 62 minutes Viktoria first substituted Kace for Tomáš Hořava. 5 minutes later Kovařík was replaced by Jan Kopic. Astra focused more on defensive work and they made it harder and harder for Viktoria. On 76 minutes they were close to leading. The situation from the 1st half repeated when Petržela crossed the ball in front of the gate but Krmenčík´s header only stamped the crossbar. On 85 minutes Astra also appeared in a promising chance but missed the target. The coach Pivarník made the last substitution and Hromada was replaced by Marek Bakoš. None of the teams was able to do more in this battle.
The final result of the match was 1:1.

FC Astra Giurgiu - FC Viktoria Plzeň
FC Astra Giurgiu: Lung – Săpunaru, Geraldo Alves, Oroş – Stan, Mansaly, Lovin (55. Nicoara), Júnior Morais (C) – Seto, Teixeira (87. Ionita) – Budescu (75. Niculae)
FC Viktoria Plzeň: Kozáčik – Řezník, Hejda, Hubník (C), Matějů – Hromada (87. Bakoš), Hrošovský – Petržela, Kaçe (62. Hořava), J. Kovařík (67. Kopic) – Krmenčík
Goals: 19. Stan - 25. Krmenčík YC: Lovin, Budescu, Lung - Hromada Referees: Yefet – Davidy, Shimon (Israel)