Koper beat NSI Runavik with a late brace in the Conference League.
Koper defeated NSI Runavik 2-0 in Djúpumýra, Klaksvík in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League thanks to a brace from Irabor in the final minutes. The victory gives Koper the advantage, while NSI Runavik suffers a defeat at home.
- 0'The match has started.
NSI Runavik hosts Koper.
- 26'D. Obbekjaer received a yellow card in the 26th minute.
In the 26th minute, D. Obbekjaer of NSI Runavik received a yellow card after a foul.
- 28'F. Tomek received a yellow card.
In the 28th minute, F. Tomek (Koper) received a yellow card.
- 36'NSI Runavik lost a player in the 36th minute.
In the 36th minute, EW Joensen of NSI Runavik received a red card and was sent off. The visiting team then played with ten men for the remainder of the first half.
- 45+1'F. Damjanovic received a yellow card in the 45th minute.
In the 45th minute plus one, F. Damjanovic of Koper received a yellow card after a foul. Koper continued to receive warnings in a tense first half.
- 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'Koper made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Koper made a substitution, bringing on J. Longonda to replace F. Tomek. The change came immediately after EW Joensen of NSI Runavik received a red card.
- 46'Koper revamped the lineup after the break.
In the 46th minute, K. Manseri came on as a substitute for B. Ndiaye for Koper. The visiting team refreshed their attack at the start of the second half, hoping for added momentum from this adjustment.
- 70'Koper revitalized the attack in the 70th minute.
In the 70th minute, Koper brought A. Ruedl onto the field to replace I. Matondo. The team made another personnel change as NSI Runavik had received a red card.
- 71'NSI Runavik made a personnel change in the 71st minute.
In the 71st minute, M. Olsen came on as a substitute for T. Hestad of NSI Runavik. Olsen's appearance provided the home team with additional personnel options for the remainder of the match.
- 77'Koper made a substitution in the 77th minute.
In the 77th minute, Koper made a substitution: B. Adrovic came on to replace L. Rimac. This was a notable personnel change by Koper, given that a red card had already been shown in the match.
- 82'B. Irabor put Koper ahead 0-1.
In the 82nd minute, B. Irabor scored for Koper after an assist from B. Adrovic, opening the scoring at 0-1. Koper capitalized on the opportunity to create a turning point at the end of the match.
- 85'B. Irabor helped Koper double the lead.
In the 85th minute, B. Irabor scored for Koper after an assist from B. Adrovic. The visitors doubled their lead against NSI Runavik, making the score 0-2.
- 85'NSI Runavik made a substitution in the 85th minute.
In the 85th minute, S. Skytte came on as a substitute for M. Przybylski of NSI Runavik. The home team was trailing Koper 0-2 and playing with ten men, so this substitution came in the final, difficult minutes.
- 85'NSI Runavik made a substitution in the 85th minute.
In the 85th minute, AF Elisson came on as a substitute for F. Drinic for NSI Runavik. Trailing 0-2 and playing with ten men, NSI Runavik needed extra energy for the final minutes.
- 89'NSI Runavik made a substitution in the 89th minute.
In the 89th minute, K. Olsen came on as a substitute for P. Knudsen for NSI Runavik. The home team made the substitution while trailing Koper 0-2.
- 90'NSI Runavik made a substitution in the 90th minute.
In the 90th minute, M. Danielsen came on as a substitute for M. Lindh of NSI Runavik. The home team made the substitution while trailing Koper 0-2 and playing with ten men.
- 90+2'Koper made a substitution in the 90+2nd minute.
In the 90+2nd minute, Koper brought S. Surdanovic onto the field to replace D. Bangaly while NSI Runavik was leading 0-2.
- KTFinal score: NSI Runavik 0-2 Koper
The match ended with a score of 0-2.
Updated at 03:38 on 24/07/2026
Match information
NSI Runavik will face Koper at the Djúpumýra Stadium in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The match will take place at 01:45 on July 24, 2026.
This is a match where both teams need to maintain focus throughout every stage. Based on the available data, the key points to note are NSI Runavik's recent form and the recent head-to-head results between the two teams.
NSI Runavik seeks stability from recent form.
In their last two matches, NSI Runavik have had one draw and one win. This run of results shows that the home team is maintaining a relatively stable form ahead of their match against Koper.
The key for NSI Runavik is the ability to translate that stability into a tight, defensive approach at home. The team needs to avoid letting the game spiral into an uncontrolled back-and-forth battle, while also making good use of opportunities to put pressure on the opponent's defense.
Koper has the advantage from their most recent encounter.
In their most recent recorded encounter, Koper emerged victorious against NSI Runavik. While this result shouldn't be considered a guarantee for a rematch, it does provide a certain psychological advantage for the away team.
Conversely, NSI Runavik will need to demonstrate his ability to adapt when facing an opponent who has previously beaten him. Proactiveness in his approach and discipline off the ball could be decisive factors, especially if Koper seeks to control the tempo early on.
Key tactical point
The data provided does not include tactical diagrams, expected lineups, or absences for either team. Therefore, it is not yet possible to determine the specific personnel arrangements or which positions will make a difference.
Overall, the match will likely be decided by the ability to control space and minimize errors in transitional situations. NSI Runavik may seek a balance between being proactive at home and ensuring defensive safety. Meanwhile, Koper needs to maintain composure to capitalize on the psychological advantage from their previous encounter.
Pre-match analysis
NSI Runavik enters the match with recent form including one draw and one win, but Koper holds the advantage from their last encounter. The balance between the home team's motivation and the visitors' psychological advantage makes it unlikely the match at Djúpumýra will be decided in a single moment.
Overall, the team that controls the tempo well, maintains a reasonable formation, and effectively capitalizes on opportunities is more likely to gain the upper hand. The match is expected to demand patience, discipline, and the ability to react quickly to changes in the game.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
