3 November 1999
SPARTA PRAGUE 5-2 SPARTAK MOSCOW
Rosicky intercepted a hospital pass, charged forward and teed up Lokvenc who chipped the ball over the 'keeper. Rosicky ran from the half way line and used
his blistering pace to put Sparta Prague 2-0 in front. Bulatov hit a first time strike from Bezrodnyi's back heel in off the post and on the stroke of half time.
Bezrodnyi tried his luck from 30yds and his shot crept past the 'keeper. Fukal and the giant Lokvenc headed in Labant free kicks and in between Labant put away
a penalty after Tikhonov was sent off handling on the line.
There are some fine players in both these teams, Bezrodnyi and Tikhonov for Spartak Moscow and Rosicky in particular catch the eye. Sparta Prague are definite
dark horses in this tournament and play brilliant football at times.
Attendance : 12,106
20 OCTOBER 1999
SPARTAK MOSCOW 1-2 BORDEAUX
Martins found himself surrounded by three players but still managed to thread a perfect pass to Micoud, sandwiched between two defenders, he flicked the ball
forward and beautifully placed a low shot past Filimonov. Shirko made the most of minimal contact in the box to win a penalty, Tikhonov converted. Laslandes
flicked on a corner, Wiltord headed in at the back post against the run of play. Ketchinov missed a sitter from point blank range. Bordeaux are quietly moving
towards the 2nd group stages almost unnoticed.
Attendance : 48,000
28 SEPTEMBER 1999
BORDEAUX 2-1 SPARTAK MOSCOW
Wiltord met Martin's overhead kick with a sweet volley. Micoud swapped passes with Laslandes to head Bordeaux further in front. Detok sprung
Bordeaux's offside trap to lay on a consolation goal for Bezrodnyi.
Attendance : 17,550
SPARTA PRAGUE 4-0 WILLEM II
Novotny rifled a shot high into the net from a corner and increased Sparta's league with a penalty won due to one of the most blatant fouls you'll ever see,
Prohaszka despatched the penalty. Sionko picked out Rosicky with a superb pass and Jarosik finished the rout with a beautifully placed shot inside the post. Looked
like the most accomplished, slick performance by any team so far. The passing and movement were great.
Attendance : 10,581
15 SEPTEMBER 1999
WILLEM II 1-3 SPARTAK MOSCOW
Tikhonov converted two penalties won by dives. In between he crucified the 'keeper with an outrageous dummy and slotted into an empty net. Arts, not the
legendary Dutch kickboxer, fired in a shot from the edge of the box.
Attendance : 14,500