Ilves and HNK Rijeka drew 1-1 in Tampere, neither side securing a victory.
Lasickas' equalizer in the 70th minute helped HNK Rijeka secure a 1-1 draw against hosts Ilves at Tammela Stadium in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League.
- 0'The match has started.
Ilves hosts HNK Rijeka.
- 15 minutesHNK Rijeka took control of the game.
After the first 15 minutes, HNK Rijeka was completely in control with a high ball possession rate.32% - 68%The odds favored the away team. Ilves proactively retreated into a defensive stance and suffered a defeat.3 - 1The foul was committed to disrupt the opponent's attack, at a time when neither team had been awarded a corner kick.0 - 0.
- 27'HNK Rijeka dominated in terms of ball possession.
By the 27th minute, HNK Rijeka had taken the initiative, dominating possession with 38% - 62%. The visitors' dominant style forced Ilves to defend and commit 3-1 fouls; however, the deadlock remained as neither side had earned a corner kick (0-0).
- 39'HNK Rijeka had slightly more possession than Ilves.
Approaching the 39th minute, HNK Rijeka had a slight advantage in ball possession with a higher percentage.41% - 59%Nevertheless, the match remained quite evenly contested, with the number of corner kicks between the two teams remaining at a certain level.0 - 0In order to prevent the opponent's attacks, Ilves opted for a more aggressive playing style with a higher number of fouls.6 - 3to maintain the score0 - 0.
- 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.
- 51'HNK Rijeka dominated possession, but the match ended in a 0-0 draw.
Entering the 51st minute,HNK RijekaThey still dominated the game, having superior possession (39% - 61%) against their opponents.LivesThe home team opted for a tough approach, committing 7-3 fouls in an attempt to disrupt their opponent's play, resulting in a 0-0 draw.
- 59'Ilves made a personnel change in the 59th minute.
59th minute,LivesThe decision to make a personnel change was made when bringing in...S. Baranovcame onto the field as a substitute.S. SuvanneWith the match still tied 0-0, the home team's coaching staff hoped this adjustment would bring a fresh perspective to their playing style.
- 63'HNK Rijeka had a slight advantage in ball control.
At the 63rd minute, the score remained the same.0 - 0While HNK Rijeka had a slight advantage in ball control with a possession rate of 42% - 58%, Ilves proactively played a pressing game, committing 9 fouls and 4 fouls to limit the pressure from the visiting team, resulting in a closely contested match.
- 64'S. Baranov scored against HNK Rijeka, Ilves opened the scoring.
In the 64th minute, from a pass byT. Hytonen,S. BaranovIlves scored with a precise finish to give them a 1-0 lead. This crucial goal at Tammela Stadium helped the home team break the deadlock against HNK Rijeka.
- 67'Ilves made a substitution after the opening goal.
In the 67th minute, the coaching staffLivesdecision to bringY. Sackocame onto the field to replaceY. RaapThe home team made a personnel change immediately after taking a 1-0 lead in the 64th minute.
- 70'J. Lasickas equalized 1-1 for HNK Rijeka.
70th minute,J. LasickasHe scored the equalizer, making it 1-1 for HNK Rijeka. Their efforts to dominate possession with 61% helped the visitors quickly bring the game back to square one at Tammela Stadium.
- 71'HNK Rijeka made personnel changes immediately after the equalizer.
In the 71st minute, HNK Rijeka scored.A. Gojakcame onto the field as a substitute forJ. LasickasThe visiting team immediately made a substitution after bringing the game back to a 1-1 draw, thereby further increasing the pressure while holding 60% of the ball possession.
- 76'HNK Rijeka increased the pressure to control the ball.
In the 76th minute, HNK Rijeka took the initiative, holding possession with 40% - 60% compared to Ilves. To protect the 1-1 draw, the home team Ilves had to constantly intervene aggressively to disrupt their opponent's play, committing 11 fouls in total.
- 81'Ilves makes personnel changes: Coulibaly replaces Popovitch.
In the 81st minute, the home team Ilves made a substitution.H. CoulibalyHe was brought onto the field as a substitute.A. PopovitchWith the score tied 1-1 after HNK Rijeka equalized, this adjustment was expected to bring a fresh impetus to the home team in the final minutes at Tammela Stadium.
- 81'Ilves brought G. Bamba onto the field in the final minutes.
81st minute,LivesThere was a personnel change whenG. Bambawas brought onto the field as a substitute forV. KumpuWith the score tied 1-1, the home team hoped this addition would help them make a difference in the decisive phase of the match.
- 81'Ilves revamps its attack with R. Riski.
81st minute,Livesdecision to launchR. Riskicame onto the field as a substitute forT. HytonenWith the score tied at 1-1, this substitution was expected to inject new life into the home team's attack in the final minutes of the match.
- 84'HNK Rijeka made a personnel change in the 84th minute.
In the 84th minute, HNK Rijeka decided to make a substitution.I. CubelicHe was brought onto the field to replace the previous player.J. PuljicWith the match currently tied 1-1, this addition is expected to bring a fresh impetus to the visiting team's attack in the final minutes.
- 87'M. Devetak received a yellow card in the 87th minute.
87th minute,M. DevetakHNK Rijeka received a yellow card from the referee. With the match ending in a 1-1 draw, the Croatian team needed to stay focused to avoid unnecessary mistakes.
- 88'The match was evenly contested in the final minutes.
Entering the 88th minute, the two teams were still tied 1-1 in a tense match. HNK Rijeka had a slight advantage in ball possession with 44% - 56%, but Ilves were willing to play aggressively to disrupt their opponent's play, committing 12 fouls and creating 4 corners.
- 90'HNK Rijeka brought A. Juric onto the field in the 90th minute.
90th minute,HNK RijekaThe decision to make personnel changes whenA. Juricwas brought onto the field as a substitute forD. Adu AdjeiWith the match currently tied 1-1, this move was aimed at refreshing the visiting team's attacking line in the final minutes of the game.
- KTFinal score: Ilves 1-1 HNK Rijeka
The match ended with a 1-1 draw.
Updated at 00:51 on August 14, 2026
A major challenge awaits Ilves as they prepare to host HNK Rijeka at Tammelan Stadion in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The match, scheduled for 11:00 PM on August 13, 2026, promises to be a dramatic affair given the contrasting form of the two teams.
The home team Ilves' inconsistent form
The home team, Ilves, enters this match with an inconsistent performance. In their last five matches, Ilves recorded two wins, one draw, and two losses. This inconsistency in their playing style has prevented them from making a significant breakthrough in terms of form.
Furthermore, facing an opponent currently in excellent form will be a significant psychological challenge for Ilves. To achieve a favorable result at Tammelan Stadion, they need to tighten discipline and play with greater focus.
HNK Rijeka maintains its impressive winning streak.
In contrast to the home team's instability, HNK Rijeka is showing impressive form with a series of excellent results. They have won all three of their most recent matches, maintaining high confidence ahead of their upcoming away game.
The odds are tilted in favor of the away team.
The head-to-head history between the two teams, while not extensive, favors HNK Rijeka. In their only previous encounter, HNK Rijeka emerged victorious, while Ilves has yet to achieve a win or draw against them.
Overall, with superior form and head-to-head record, HNK Rijeka is expected to pose a significant challenge to the home team Ilves in the upcoming match.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
