GIBRALTAR (Interstat) — Lincoln Red Imps opened their Europa League campaign with a 2-1 upset victory over Sigma Olomouc on Thursday at Europa Point Stadium.

The visiting Czech side took an early lead through Daniel Vašulín in the eighth minute, but Jan Koutny equalized for the hosts 11 minutes later. Substitute Nicholas Pozo scored the decisive goal for the Gibraltar champions in the 73rd minute.

The result defied pre-match projections that favored Sigma Olomouc. The match featured five yellow cards, including two in the 89th minute. Lincoln Red Imps began their group stage with a win, while Sigma Olomouc started with a loss.