KuPS1–1Match Finished
HT 0–1
Universitatea CraiovaMatch Summary
In an exciting UEFA Europa League clash at Savon Sanomat Areena, KuPS hosted Universitatea Craiova on August 6, 2026. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, showcasing competitive spirit from both sides. Each team managed to find the net, demonstrating their attacking prowess while solidifying their defenses. The encounter was marked by tense moments and opportunities, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. This result leaves both teams with crucial points in the group stage as they aim for progression in the tournament.
Match Events
- 36'Clinton Antwi KuPS
- 39'Ștefan Baiaram (Carlos Mora) Universitatea Craiova
- 59'Ștefan Baiaram (David Matei) Universitatea Craiova
- 59'Steven Nsimba (Assad Al-Hamlawi) Universitatea Craiova
- 59'Alexandru Cicâldău (Samuel Teles) Universitatea Craiova
- 60'Akseli Puukko (Calvin Kabuye) KuPS
- 60'Bob Nii Armah (Piotr Parzyszek) KuPS
- 60'Valentín Gasc (Saku Savolainen) KuPS
- 68'Adrian Rus Universitatea Craiova
- 72'Jaime Moreno (Tommi Jyry) KuPS
- 73'Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba (Arttu Heinonen) KuPS
- 73'Monday Etim (Heriberto Tavares) Universitatea Craiova
- 83'Clinton Antwi (Saku Heiskanen) KuPS
- 88'Saku Heiskanen KuPS
- 90'Anzor Mekvabishvili (Tudor Băluță) Universitatea Craiova
Statistics
| KuPS | Universitatea Craiova | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shots on Goal | 4 |
| 2 | Shots off Goal | 3 |
| Total Shots | ||
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| Shots insidebox | ||
| Shots outsidebox | ||
| 19 | Fouls | 15 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 7 | Offsides | 0 |
| 53% | Ball Possession | 47% |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | ||
| Total passes | ||
| Passes accurate | ||
| Passes % | ||
| expected_goals | ||
| goals_prevented |
Lineups
KuPS 4-2-3-1
4Kasim Adams
22Saikou Touray
10Valentín Gasc
16Tommi Jyry
21Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba
11Jaime Moreno
- 12 Hemmo Riihimäki G
- 29 Akseli Puukko D
- 28 Brahima Magassa D
- 4 Kasim Adams D
- 25 Clinton Antwi D
- 10 Valentín Gasc M
- 22 Saikou Touray M
- 21 Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba M
- 16 Tommi Jyry M
- 24 Bob Nii Armah D
- 11 Jaime Moreno F
Substitutes
- 6 Saku Savolainen D
- 19 Calvin Kabuye F
- 20 Piotr Parzyszek F
- 17 Arttu Heinonen M
- 3 Saku Heiskanen M
- 37 Kasperi Silen G
- 33 Taneli Hämäläinen D
- 23 Arttu Lötjönen D
- 13 Niilo Kujasalo M
Coach: Miika Nuutinen
Universitatea Craiova 3-4-3
24Nikola Stevanović
5Anzor Mekvabishvili
17Carlos Mora
7Steven Nsimba
12Monday Etim
- 21 Laurenţiu Popescu G
- 28 Adrian Rus D
- 24 Nikola Stevanović D
- 6 Vladimir Screciu D
- 17 Carlos Mora M
- 20 Alexandru Cicâldău M
- 5 Anzor Mekvabishvili M
- 11 Nicușor Bancu M
- 12 Monday Etim F
- 7 Steven Nsimba F
- 10 Ștefan Baiaram F
Substitutes
- 23 Samuel Teles M
- 30 David Matei M
- 9 Assad Al-Hamlawi F
- 19 Heriberto Tavares F
- 8 Tudor Băluță M
- 90 Răzvan Sava G
- 1 Alexandru Maxim G
- 3 Oleksandr Romanchuk D
- 29 Luca Băsceanu M
- 4 Alexandru Crețu M
- 18 Mihnea Rădulescu M
- 22 Simon Elisor F
Coach: Filipe Coelho
Match Info
- Competition
- UEFA Europa League
- Round
- 3rd Qualifying Round
- Venue
- Savon Sanomat Areena, Kuopio
- Referee
- Ondrej Berka, Czechia