KuPS2–3Match Finished
HT 0–0 · FT 0–2 · AET 2–1
Vardar Skopje ✓ WinnerMatch Summary
In an electrifying UEFA Champions League clash, KuPS faced off against Vardar Skopje on July 14, 2026. The game showcased both teams' determination as they battled for supremacy. The final whistle confirmed a hard-fought victory for KuPS, wrapping up a compelling match that displayed their resilience and tactical prowess against Vardar Skopje. Fans were treated to an exciting display of football, ultimately leading to a memorable encounter in the prestigious tournament.
Match Events
- 24'Akseli Puukko Foul KuPS
- 44'Valentín Gasc Foul KuPS
- 44'Gerson Rodrigues Foul Vardar Skopje
- 46'A. Puukko (S. Savolainen) KuPS
- 58'J. J. Moreno Ciorciari (P. Parzyszek) KuPS
- 58'G. Engvall (S. Touray) KuPS
- 59'A. Omeragic (B. Nikolov) Vardar Skopje
- 74'Miguel Pires (E. Spahiu) Vardar Skopje
- 74'A. Omeragic (I. Puleio) Vardar Skopje
- 85'M. Manevski (G. Zakaric) Vardar Skopje
- 87'Ediz Spahiu Foul Vardar Skopje
- 90+11'Saku Savolainen Foul KuPS
- 90+6'Piotr Parzyszek Foul KuPS
- 90+5'F. Najdovski (N. Mishkovski) Vardar Skopje
- 90'G. Zakaric (Penalty) Vardar Skopje
- 93'D. Velkovski (F. Cvetkovski) Vardar Skopje
- 100'B. Armah (C. Antwi) KuPS
- 102'I. Puleio (G. Zakaric) Vardar Skopje
- 105+2'T. Jyry (A. Lotjonen) KuPS
- 105'D. Castaneda (D. Babunski) Vardar Skopje
- 105'P. Parzyszek (Penalty) KuPS
- 111'P. Pennanen (N. Kujasalo) KuPS
- 111'B. Armah (J. Luyeye-Lutumba) KuPS
- 113'Nenad Miskovski Foul Vardar Skopje
- 120+2'Filip Cvetkovski Foul Vardar Skopje
Lineups
KuPS 4-2-3-1
- 1 J. Kreidl G
- 29 A. Puukko
- 28 B. Magassa D
- 4 K. Adams D
- 25 C. Antwi D
- 8 P. Pennanen M
- 10 V. R. Gasc M
- 16 T. Jyry M
- 9 G. Engvall F
- 24 B. Armah D
- 11 J. J. Moreno Ciorciari F
Substitutes
- 12 H. Riihimaki G
- 37 K. Silen G
- 3 S. Heiskanen M
- 6 S. Savolainen D
- 13 N. Kujasalo M
- 17 A. Heinonen M
- 20 P. Parzyszek F
- 21 J. Luyeye-Lutumba M
- 22 S. Touray M
- 23 A. Lotjonen D
- 26 A. Toivonen M
- 33 T. Hamalainen D
Coach: Miika Nuutinen
Vardar Skopje 5-4-1
95D. Taleski
3M. Manevski
4M. Matic
14D. Velkovski
5F. Najdovski
21G. Jankulov
7G. Rodrigues
32D. Castaneda
8B. Nikolov
9A. Omeragic
- 95 D. Taleski G
- 21 G. Jankulov D
- 5 F. Najdovski D
- 14 D. Velkovski D
- 4 M. Matic D
- 3 M. Manevski D
- 71 Miguel Pires M
- 8 B. Nikolov M
- 32 D. Castaneda M
- 7 G. Rodrigues F
- 9 A. Omeragic F
Substitutes
- 1 D. Dikovski G
- 6 D. Babunski M
- 10 G. Zakaric F
- 17 E. Spahiu F
- 18 N. Mishkovski D
- 22 D. Todorovski M
- 23 F. Duranski M
- 27 F. Cvetkovski D
- 31 I. Markovski F
- 34 I. Puleio M
- 49 D. Danev F
Coach: Cristian Fabbiani
Match Info
- Competition
- UEFA Champions League
- Round
- 1st Qualifying Round
- Venue
- Savon Sanomat Areena, Kuopio
- Referee
- Matthew MacDermid, Scotland