Union St.-Gilloise secure a 3-0 victory over Viktoria Plzen.

The UEFA Europa League League Phase fixture took place on 17 September 2026 at the Doosan Arena in Plzen. Union St.-Gilloise travelled to the Czech side’s home ground looking to claim all three points, while Viktoria Plzen hoped to defend their turf in front of their supporters.

How it unfolded

The match opened with an early disciplinary note when Union’s Ondrej Kricfalusi was shown a yellow card in the 16th minute. The booking did not deter the visitors, and just a minute later Relebohile Mofokeng opened the scoring. Receiving a precise pass from Massiré Sylla, Mofokeng struck a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the top left corner, putting Union St.-Gilloise ahead.

The game’s intensity grew as Union’s Mateo Biondic received a yellow card for a bad foul in the 42nd minute. The setback proved short-lived, as Biondic turned the situation around on the very next minute. Benefitting from a swift through ball from Louis Patris, Biondic fired a left-footed strike from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner, extending Union’s lead to 2-0.

Just before the break, Viktoria Plzen’s Patrik Hrosovský was booked for a bad foul in the 45th minute, signalling the home side’s frustration as they headed into halftime trailing by two goals.

The second half began with Union adding a third goal in the 59th minute. Ondrej Kricfalusi, who had been cautioned earlier, headed the ball from very close range into the centre of the net after a corner delivered by Besfort Zeneli. The goal completed a comfortable 3-0 scoreline for the visitors.

Union’s dominance was punctuated by a final booking for Viktoria Plzen when Stefan Pirgic was shown a yellow card for a bad foul in the 60th minute. The remainder of the match saw both teams complete the remaining minutes without further incidents, and Union St.-Gilloise held on for the win.

Standout performers

Relebohile Mofokeng’s early strike, set up by Massiré Sylla, gave Union St.-Gilloise the momentum they needed. Mateo Biondic’s composure in front of goal, assisted by Louis Patris, doubled the lead and showcased his finishing ability. Ondrej Kricfalusi, despite an early caution, contributed a crucial header from Besfort Zeneli’s corner. The assists from Sylla, Patris and Zeneli were instrumental in the three-goal haul, highlighting Union’s effective build-up play.

Match facts

  • Final score: Viktoria Plzen 0-3 Union St.-Gilloise
  • Scorers: Relebohile Mofokeng (17'), Mateo Biondic (43'), Ondrej Kricfalusi (59')
  • Bookings:
    • Ondrej Kricfalusi (Union) – yellow, 16'
    • Mateo Biondic (Union) – yellow, 42'
    • Patrik Hrosovský (Viktoria Plzen) – yellow, 45'
    • Stefan Pirgic (Viktoria Plzen) – yellow, 60'
  • Venue: Doosan Arena, Plzen

What it means

The three-point win propels Union St.-Gilloise forward in the UEFA Europa League League Phase, while Viktoria Plzen return to the drawing board after a goalless night at home.