Despite a tough start, Lillestrøm fought back to earn a strong point away from Sparta Prague.
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Sparta Prague surprisingly drew 1-1 at home with Norwegian newcomer Lilleström, failing to build on their 4-1 win over Ararat-Armenia in September in the opening round of the Europa League. The Prague team took the lead in the 56th minute thanks to substitute Jocim Alcócer, but another substitute, Thomas Olsen, equalized early in the second half.