FC Copenhagen narrowly beat Polessya, with Gayduchyk scoring in the 90th minute.
FC Copenhagen defeated Polessya 2-1 in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League at Parken Stadium, with goals from Elyounoussi and Robert; Gayduchyk only managed to pull the visitors back in the 90th minute.
- 0'The match has started.
FC Copenhagen hosts Polessya.
- 12'Polessya took the initiative.
At the 12th minute, Polessya were controlling the game with 29% possession - 71%, forcing FC Copenhagen to retreat into deep defense. The visitors also had the edge in attacking opportunities, as shown by their shooting statistics (0-3) and corner kicks (0-3).
- 24'Polessya controlled the game.
In the 24th minute, Polessya dominated possession with a 32% - 68% ratio and created pressure through 4 corner kicks, while FC Copenhagen mainly defended deep. However, the game hadn't produced many clear-cut chances, with a total of only 2-3 shots and neither side having a shot on target.
- 27'M. Elyounoussi opened the scoring from the penalty spot.
In the 27th minute, M. Elyounoussi successfully converted a penalty, giving FC Copenhagen a 1-0 lead. The home team gained the advantage as Polessya had more possession.
- 30 minutesO. Nazarenko received a yellow card.
In the 30th minute, O. Nazarenko (Polessya) received a yellow card for a foul on Holding. This card forced Polessya to be more cautious as they were trailing FC Copenhagen 1-0.
- 36'Polessya pressed forward, but Copenhagen held onto their advantage.
By the 36th minute, Polessya controlled the game with possession.33% - 67%and superior in corner kicks0 - 5FC Copenhagen are leading but are forced to sit deep under pressure, while Polessya are looking to capitalize on their advantage with more shots on goal.3 - 6.
- 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'FC Copenhagen were reduced to ten men at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, J. Suzuki of FC Copenhagen received a red card for a foul on Holding. Having been ahead, FC Copenhagen will now play with ten men for the remainder of the match.
- 48'Polessya dominated after the break.
After the 48th minute, Polessya controlled the game with a possession rate of 38% - 62%, and also had a superior number of shots (3 - 8) and corners (0 - 7). FC Copenhagen was leading but had to retreat deep to defend against the constant pressure from the visiting team.
- 53'FC Copenhagen makes a substitution after a red card.
In the 53rd minute, FC Copenhagen brought on M. Garananga to replace W. Clem. The substitution came shortly after J. Suzuki received a red card, while FC Copenhagen were still leading Polessya 1-0.
- 57'Polessya made a substitution in the 57th minute.
In the 57th minute, M. Bragaru came on as a substitute for O. Nazarenko for Polessya. FC Copenhagen still led 1-0, but Polessya had a numerical advantage after J. Suzuki's red card.
- 57'Polessya was substituted in the 57th minute.
57th minute,L. EmerllahusubstituteO. AndriyevskiOn Polessya's side, this adjustment comes as Polessya are playing with a man advantage and need to increase pressure on FC Copenhagen.
- 61'Robert helped FC Copenhagen double their lead.
In the 61st minute, Robert scored for FC Copenhagen after an assist from M. Madsen, extending their lead to 2-0 against Polessya. The goal gave the home team at Parken Stadium a significant advantage despite playing with ten men since the start of the second half.
- 61'Polessya dominated despite Copenhagen taking the lead.
After the 61st minute, FC Copenhagen were still leading 1-0 but were under immense pressure from Polessya. The visitors controlled possession 35% - 65%, had superior shots on goal (3 - 14), and corners (0 - 10), while Copenhagen mainly defended and waited for counter-attacking opportunities.
- 66'T. Delaney received a yellow card in the 66th minute.
In the 66th minute, T. Delaney of FC Copenhagen received a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct. Playing with ten men since the 46th minute, FC Copenhagen needed to stay calm to maintain their advantage.
- 69'Polessya was substituted in the 69th minute.
In the 69th minute, Polessya brought M. Gayduchyk onto the field to replace O. Fedor. Trailing 0-2, this substitution might have helped Polessya find a way to turn the game around.
- 69'O. Filippov comes on, Polessya is substituted.
In the 69th minute, O. Filippov came on as a substitute for R. Babenko for Polesya. The team needed a new option as they were trailing FC Copenhagen 2-0.
- 74'Polessya was substituted in the 74th minute.
In the 74th minute, Polessya made a substitution: V. Veleten came on, and G. Maisuradze left the field. The visitors needed to put more pressure on FC Copenhagen as they were trailing 2-0.
- 74'Polessya dominated but Copenhagen held firm.
Entering the 74th minute.Polessya dominated possession with 34% - 66%, and also had a superior number of shots (5 - 19) and corners (1 - 11). FC Copenhagen was forced to defend deep, but still maintained their lead.
- 77'FC Copenhagen made a substitution in the 77th minute.
In the 77th minute, FC Copenhagen made a substitution: B. Meling came on for T. Delaney. The home team made the change while leading 2-0 and playing with ten men.
- 87'Polessya pressed hard towards the end of the match.
In the 87th minute, Polesya dominated possession with32% - 68%, while also dominating FC Copenhagen in terms of shots on goal.5 - 21and corner kicks2 - 11FC Copenhagen is under immense pressure in the final minutes.
- 88'FC Copenhagen made a substitution in the 88th minute.
In the 88th minute, J. Larsson came on as a substitute for Robert, bringing about a personnel change for FC Copenhagen. Despite playing with ten men, the team was still leading 2-0 against Polessya.
- 90+3'M. Gayduchyk rekindles hope for Polessya.
In the 90+3 minute, M. Gayduchyk scored, helping Polessya reduce the deficit to 2-1 against FC Copenhagen. The late goal opened up a tense final few minutes at Parken.
- KTFinal score: FC Copenhagen 2-1 Polessya
The match ended with a score of 2-1.
Updated at 01:52 on 30/07/2026
Match information
FC Copenhagen will face Polessya in the UEFA Europa Conference League at 00:00 on July 30, 2026, at Parken Stadium. This is a noteworthy match as both teams drew their last encounter.
Recent form creates a balance.
FC Copenhagen has only one result in their recent run of form, and that was a draw. Polessya had a similar result in their most recent match. Therefore, there is no basis to conclude that one team is creating a significant gap in form.
In a context where performance data doesn't show winning or losing streaks, the ability to control the tempo and capitalize on crucial moments can be the deciding factor. The team that maintains consistency in ball distribution, while minimizing errors during transitions, will have a better chance of making a difference.
The history of their encounters remains balanced.
FC Copenhagen and Polessya have only had one recorded encounter. The result was that FC Copenhagen didn't win, Polessya didn't win either, and the match ended in a draw. This trend suggests that the gap between the two teams in their previous meeting wasn't reflected in an absolute advantage for either side.
The balanced nature of their most recent encounter may lead to a more cautious approach to the match at Parken Stadium. FC Copenhagen have home advantage according to the match information, but the available data does not allow us to confirm that advantage will translate into a clear dominance on the field.
The key tactical point
With both teams having drawn their recent matches, the game will likely be decided by how each side handles crucial moments. Maintaining positional discipline, defending the area in front of the goal, and transitioning from defense to attack will be particularly important.
FC Copenhagen may need to take advantage of their familiar space at Parken Stadium to be more proactive in their approach. However, pushing forward also requires balance, as Polessya could look to exploit the space behind the defense when counter-attacking.
Conversely, Polessya needs to maintain focus during periods when FC Copenhagen is pressing. A tight game, prioritizing risk control and waiting for opportunities to switch tactics, could be the appropriate approach given that neither team has gained an advantage from their recent results.
Pre-match analysis
FC Copenhagen vs Polessya is a match that's difficult to predict based solely on available information. Both teams drew their last match, and their only previous encounter also ended in a draw. These facts suggest a balanced game where precision in crucial moments may be more important than simply controlling possession.
Without data on the expected lineup, absent players, or specific tactical formations, the most reasonable assessment is to anticipate a closely contested match that emphasizes discipline. FC Copenhagen's ability to capitalize on opportunities at home will be pitted against the need for a tightly organized Polessya side.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
