Bate Borisov won on penalties, AF Elbasani suffered a bitter defeat in the qualifying round.
In the first qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League at the Mehdi Huseynzade Stadium, Bate Borisov drew 0-0 with AF Elbasani before winning 5-4 on penalties; Bate Borisov emerged victorious, while AF Elbasani suffered a disappointing defeat.
- 0'The match has started.
Bate Borisov hosts AF Elbasani.
- 11'Y. Epitaux received a yellow card.
In the 11th minute, Y. Epitaux of AF Elbasani received a yellow card. The match remains evenly balanced with no goals yet.
- 17'N. Neskoromnyi received a yellow card.
In the 17th minute, N. Neskoromnyi of Bate Borisov received a yellow card. This was the second yellow card of the match, with neither team having scored yet.
- 42'V. Varaksa received a yellow card.
In the 42nd minute, V. Varaksa of Bate Borisov received a yellow card after a foul. This was Bate Borisov's second yellow card of the match.
- 45'End of the first half
The first half ended with a score of 0-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Bate Borisov made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Bate Borisov brought A. Sakhonchik onto the field to replace K. Kaplenko. This was the first substitution for the Belarusian team while the match was still evenly contested.
- 59'Bate Borisov made a substitution in the 59th minute.
In the 59th minute, Bate Borisov made a substitution: E. Rusakov came on, replacing N. Bochko.
- 59'Bate Borisov makes personnel changes.
In the 59th minute, Bate Borisov made a substitution: V. Yatskevich came on, E. Puerto left the field.
- 73'V. Yatskevich received a yellow card.
In the 73rd minute, V. Yatskevich of Bate Borisov received a yellow card. This served as a warning to the Bate Borisov players for the remainder of the match, which was currently 0-0.
- 76'AF Elbasani made a personnel change in the 76th minute.
In the 76th minute, AF Elbasani brought E. Lukoki Mateso on to replace A. Nikaj. The match remained evenly contested, with neither Bate Borisov nor AF Elbasani having yet found the opening goal.
- 76'AF Elbasani was substituted in the 76th minute.
In the 76th minute, AF Elbasani brought A. Lleshi on to replace R. Hebaj. With the game still goalless, the away team made a personnel change in an attempt to make a difference.
- 77'I. Diallo received a yellow card in the 77th minute.
In the 77th minute, I. Diallo of AF Elbasani received a yellow card. The match was tense, with repeated collisions forcing the referee to issue cards.
- 82'Bate Borisov made a substitution in the 82nd minute.
82nd minute,P. DubovskiysubstituteI. MikhnyukOn the Bate Borisov side. A late adjustment amidst a goalless draw.
- 91'Extra time
The match went into extra time.
- 95'AF Elbasani made a substitution in the 95th minute.
95th minute,A. KasasubstituteM. BarjamajOn the AF Elbasani side. A late adjustment in the context of a goalless match.
- 95'AF Elbasani was substituted in the 95th minute.
In the 95th minute, AF Elbasani brought B. Karrica onto the field to replace L. Tresa. The adjustment took place in the final minutes, when the score was still 0-0.
- 105+3'AF Elbasani made a substitution in the 105th minute + 3'.
In the 105th minute plus 3', AF Elbasani brought I. Boye onto the field to replace I. Diallo. A personnel change in the final minutes of extra time.
- 106'Bate Borisov made a substitution in the 106th minute.
In the 106th minute, Y. Khramtsevich came on as a substitute for V. Varaksa of Bate Borisov. With the score still 0-0, this substitution gave the Belarusian team more options in the final minutes.
- 120+1'Penalty shootout: Bate Borisov 1 - 0
P. Dubovskiy(Bate Borisov) successfully converts his penalty. Penalty shootout: 1 - 0.
- 120+1'Penalty shootout: AF Elbasani 1 - 1
A. Lleshi(AF Elbasani) successfully converts his penalty. Penalty shootout: 1 - 1.
- 120+2'Penalty shootout: Bate Borisov 2 - 1
V. Angban(Bate Borisov) successfully converts his penalty. Penalty shootout: 2 - 1.
- 120+2'Penalty shootout: AF Elbasani 2 - 2
B. Lulaj(AF Elbasani) successfully converts his penalty. Penalty shootout: 2 - 2.
- 120+3'Penalty shootout: Bate Borisov misses his penalty.
A. Sakhonchik(Bate Borisov) missed his penalty. Penalty shootout: 2 - 2.
- 120+3'Rotation: AF Elbasani 2 - 3
I. Boye(AF Elbasani) successfully converts his penalty. Penalty shootout: 2 - 3.
- 120+4'Penalty shootout: Bate Borisov 3 - 3
E. Rusakov(Bate Borisov) successfully converts his penalty. Penalty shootout: 3 - 3.
- 120+4'Rotating positions: AF Elbasani 3 - 4
B. Lila(AF Elbasani) successfully converts his penalty. Penalty shootout: 3 - 4.
- 120+5'Penalty shootout: Bate Borisov 4 - 4
E. Kress(Bate Borisov) successfully converts his penalty. Penalty shootout: 4 - 4.
- 120+5'Penalty shootout: AF Elbasani misses his penalty.
B. Karrica(AF Elbasani) missed his penalty. Penalty shootout: 4 - 4.
- 120+6'Penalty shootout: Bate Borisov 5 - 4
Y. Khramtsevich(Bate Borisov) successfully converts his penalty. Penalty shootout: 5 - 4.
- 120+6'Penalty shootout: AF Elbasani misses his penalty.
Y. Epitaux(AF Elbasani) missed his penalty. Penalty shootout: 5 - 4.
- 120'Penalty shootout
The two teams proceeded to a penalty shootout.
- KTFinal score: Bate Borisov 0-0 AF Elbasani
The match ended with a 0-0 draw.
Updated at 02:44 on July 17, 2026
Match information
Bate Borisov will face AF Elbasani in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The match will take place at 00:00 on July 17, 2026, at the Mehdi Huseynzade Stadium.
This is a highly balanced encounter, with both teams having drawn their last matches. The head-to-head history also doesn't favor either side: their most recent meeting ended in a draw.
The match is evenly balanced based on recent form.
Bate Borisov entered the match with a draw in their last outing. The same was true for AF Elbasani. With both teams failing to make a difference in their last matches, the clash at Mehdi Huseynzade Stadium will likely be decided by who can control crucial moments.
For Bate Borisov, a notable advantage is that they are considered the favorites in this match. However, recent head-to-head results show that AF Elbasani is not an easy opponent to overcome. The fact that the two teams previously drew makes any assessment that heavily favors one side unfounded.
The confrontation hasn't created a gap yet.
The two teams have only had one recent recorded encounter, which ended in a draw. Bate Borisov has never beaten AF Elbasani, while AF Elbasani has never won against them. This information reflects a matchup where no clear historical advantage has yet been established.
Therefore, small details in how a team approaches the game can play a crucial role. A team that controls possession better but fails to create enough pressure will easily find themselves in a stalemate. Conversely, the team that effectively utilizes spaces when transitioning from defense to attack will have a chance to make a difference.
The key tactical point
The data provided does not include tactical diagrams, player lists, or absence information, therefore the specific personnel arrangements of the two teams cannot yet be determined. However, the course of the match will likely depend on three factors: the ability to maintain distance between the lines, the speed of transitions, and the level of alertness in set-piece situations.
In a match between two teams with similar recent results and a previous draw, caution is likely from the start. Bate Borisov needs to be more proactive in organizing their play, but shouldn't let pushing their formation high up the pitch create gaps behind them. Meanwhile, AF Elbasani might aim for a more defensive approach, waiting for the right moment to counter-attack.
The ability to control the midfield area will also be one of the points to watch. If one side consistently wins second balls and maintains pressure, the game may gradually shift in their favor. However, without data on the attacking or defensive performance of each team, it is impossible to say which side will dominate.
Pre-match analysis
Bate Borisov and AF Elbasani both drew their last match, and have also drawn in their previous encounter. These facts suggest that the gap between the two teams is not yet clear, and the match could be a prolonged and closely contested affair.
Overall, Bate Borisov needs to capitalize on their advantage as the leading team in this matchup, while AF Elbasani has reason to maintain confidence after remaining undefeated in their last encounter. The outcome will likely depend on their ability to convert possession into real chances, rather than simply on ball possession.
This match is difficult to predict in terms of the specific outcome. However, based on the available information, a tight game with little chance of a large difference in score is a scenario worth noting.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
