Plzeň draws 1-1 with Ferencváros in Budapest

Plzeň lost their lead in a long power play and drew 1-1 with Ferencváros in the opening Europa League group match. Rafiu Durosinmi put Plzeň ahead after 15 minutes, but substitute Aleksandar Pešić equalized in the fourth minute of stoppage time, despite the Hungarian side playing with ten men from the 37th minute.

Plzeň has yet to win at Ferencváros’ stadium in European competition. They were also coming off a 1-2 league defeat at Sparta Prague.

Next week, Plzeň will host Malmö. Under the current system, 36 Europa League teams form a single table, with 24 advancing to the knockout stage. Both teams dropped into the Europa League after losing in Champions League qualifying.