Alashkert and CFR 1907 Cluj shared points in the second qualifying round.
Alashkert drew 1-1 with CFR 1907 Cluj at Yerevan Football Academy in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League. Both teams finished with one point after goals from Jesus and Sfait.
- 0'The match has started.
Alashkert welcomed CFR 1907 Cluj.
- 29'J. Sabobo received a yellow card in the 29th minute.
In the 29th minute, J. Sabobo of Alashkert received a yellow card after a foul. This served as a reminder for Alashkert to play more cautiously for the remainder of the half.
- 35'Rafael Jesus puts Alashkert ahead.
In the 35th minute, Rafael Jesus scored from an assist by K. Nalbandyan, giving Alashkert a 1-0 lead.
- 37'K. Muhar received a yellow card.
In the 37th minute, K. Muhar of CFR 1907 Cluj received a yellow card. The card came shortly after Alashkert took a 1-0 lead, putting even more pressure on the visiting team.
- 40'R. Pantalon received a yellow card.
In the 40th minute, R. Pantalon of CFR 1907 Cluj received a yellow card. This was another yellow card for CFR 1907 Cluj, who were still trailing Alashkert 1-0.
- 45+2'K. Nalbandyan received a yellow card at the end of the half.
In the 45th minute and 2nd second, K. Nalbandyan of Alashkert received a yellow card just before halftime.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 1-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'CFR 1907 Cluj made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, CFR 1907 Cluj brought S. Rocha onto the field to replace M. Camora. The away team made a personnel change immediately after halftime.
- 46'CFR 1907 Cluj made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, CFR 1907 Cluj brought L. Biliboc onto the field to replace A. Cordea. The visiting team made a personnel change while trailing Alashkert 1-0.
- 46'Alashkert made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Alashkert brought DJ Massoumou onto the field to replace J. Sabobo. This was a personnel change made by the home team right after halftime.
- 46'A. Sfait helped CFR 1907 Cluj equalize.
In the 46th minute, A. Sfait scored with an assist from K. Muhar, bringing CFR 1907 Cluj to a 1-1 draw. The goal quickly restored parity for the away team.
- 67'L. Biliboc received a yellow card.
In the 67th minute, L. Biliboc of CFR 1907 Cluj was shown a yellow card by the referee. This served as a warning to the player for the remainder of the tense match.
- 69'CFR 1907 Cluj made a substitution in the 69th minute.
In the 69th minute, A. Paun came on as a substitute for A. Sfait for CFR 1907 Cluj. After the equalizer, the team continued to make substitutions.
- 70'Alashkert made a substitution in the 70th minute.
In the 70th minute, Alashkert brought A. Sadoyan onto the field to replace H. Hakobyan. The home team made a personnel change as the match was evenly balanced.
- 70'Alashkert made a substitution in the 70th minute.
In the 70th minute, Alashkert brought H. Adebayo on to replace Rafael Jesus. The home team made another substitution when the score was 1-1.
- 77'Alashkert made a substitution in the 77th minute.
In the 77th minute, Alashkert brought P. Ejike on to replace M. Toure. With the score at 1-1, this substitution could help the home team gain more energy in the final minutes.
- 79'CFR 1907 Cluj made a substitution in the 79th minute.
In the 79th minute, M. Huja came on as a substitute for A. Abeid, with CFR 1907 Cluj drawing 1-1 with Alashkert.
- 84'D. Terteryan received a yellow card in the 84th minute.
In the 84th minute, D. Terteryan of Alashkert received a yellow card with the score at Alashkert 1-1 CFR 1907 Cluj.
- 85'V. Gevorgyan received a yellow card.
In the 85th minute, V. Gevorgyan of Alashkert received a yellow card. Alashkert continued to receive cards as the match entered its final minutes.
- 90+1'CFR 1907 Cluj makes a last-minute substitution.
In the 90+1st minute, CFR 1907 Cluj made a substitution, with V. Kun coming on to replace C. Braun. With the score at Alashkert 1-1 CFR 1907 Cluj, this change occurred in the final, tense minutes of the match.
- 90+3'Alashkert made a substitution in injury time.
In the 90+3rd minute, Alashkert brought R. Hakobyan onto the field to replace D. Terteryan. The substitution came in the final minutes, when the match was still evenly contested.
- KTFinal score: Alashkert 1-1 CFR 1907 Cluj
The match ended with a 1-1 draw.
Updated at 23:54 on 23/07/2026
Alashkert will face CFR 1907 Cluj in the UEFA Europa Conference League at 22:00 on July 23, 2026, at the FFA Academy Stadium. The match puts Alashkert against an opponent with a clear advantage in head-to-head record, while the home team still shows positive signs from their recent form.
Alashkert has the advantage of recent form.
In their last two matches, Alashkert have had one draw and one win. This run of results shows that the team enters the competition with a relatively stable foundation, enough to create a certain level of confidence before the important match.
However, the two aforementioned results do not fully reflect Alashkert's ability to control the match against an opponent who has dominated them in recent encounters. Therefore, the home team needs to maintain a solid approach at the start of the game, while avoiding letting the match spiral into an uncontrolled back-and-forth struggle.
CFR 1907 Cluj holds the advantage in head-to-head encounters.
CFR 1907 Cluj has won both of their last two encounters with Alashkert. This is a significant psychological advantage, especially as the away team can enter the match with confidence from those previous results.
However, head-to-head records don't entirely determine the outcome of the upcoming match. Alashkert has a chance to create a different game if they make good use of their home advantage and maintain a reasonable team formation. Conversely, CFR 1907 Cluj needs to prove their past superiority by organizing an effective game at the FFA Academy Stadium.
The key lies in how the strategy is deployed.
Alashkert will likely prioritize caution in the early stages, as maintaining a stable defensive structure can help them avoid being caught off guard. Later, the home team needs to find ways to transition more quickly when space arises, rather than pushing forward haphazardly.
For CFR 1907 Cluj, the key priority is maintaining sufficient pressure without losing balance. The visitors have the advantage in head-to-head encounters, but they still need to handle moments when Alashkert proactively increases the tempo. Their ability to control the midfield and their effectiveness in transitions will significantly impact the outcome.
Pre-match analysis
Alashkert have been in better form recently with one win and one draw, but CFR 1907 Cluj hold a clear advantage having won their last two encounters. The match could therefore be decided by a balance between the home team's initiative and the visitors' ability to control the game.
Alashkert needs to capitalize on their home advantage to push their opponents out of their comfort zone, while CFR 1907 Cluj will aim to continue building on the psychological advantage gained from previous encounters. The match is expected to be competitive, with caution from both sides.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
