Royale Union Saint-Gilloise claimed a decisive 3-0 away win. The scoring chronology was decisive, with goals at 00:17:22 and 00:43:16 giving RU SG a 0-2 lead before a third at 00:58:26 sealed the match.

From the opening minutes RU SG converted two chances in the first half, exploiting Viktoria Plzen’s defensive shape. Viktoria were unable to respond before the break, leaving the tie in RU SG’s hands at 0-2.

The third goal in the 58th minute put the result beyond doubt, leaving Viktoria with little time to alter the game plan. RU SG maintained control after halftime, finishing with a comfortable margin and a clean sheet.

Set-piece activity favored Viktoria, who delivered five corner opportunities to RU SG’s one; none of these corner sequences produced a goal. Despite that, RU SG’s defensive organization limited the direct threat from Plzen’s set-pieces and preserved the lead.

Fouls were relatively balanced, with Viktoria committing 12 to RU SG’s 9, and both sides earning two yellow cards; there were no red cards. The disciplinary balance kept the game flowing and did not interrupt RU SG’s rhythm after scoring.

Attacking efficiency and early goal conversion were the primary drivers of the result, with RU SG converting two openings in the first half and adding a late third that killed the game’s momentum. Defensively, Plzen’s backline was unable to cope with RU SG’s direct play in the opening stretch, while RU SG demonstrated steadier ball retention when holding the lead.

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