Kairat defeated Omonia Nicosia on penalties.
In the UEFA Champions League match at Hisor Central Stadium, Kairat defeated Omonia Nicosia 1-0 and then beat them 6-5 on penalties. Edmilson scored in the 37th minute, sealing Omonia Nicosia's defeat.
- 0'The match has started.
Kairat hosts Omonia Nicosia.
- 1'Penalty shootout: 1 - 0
Edmilson() successfully converted the penalty. Penalty shootout: 1 - 0.
- 2'Rotation: 1 - 1
Anastasios Chatzigiovanis( ) successful penalty kick. Penalty shootout: 1 - 1.
- 3'Rotation: 2 - 1
Jaakko Oksanen() successful penalty kick. Penalty shootout: 2 - 1.
- 4'Penalty shootout: missed shot
Jure Balkovec() missed the penalty. Penalty shootout: 2 - 1.
- 5'Rotation: 3 - 1
Aleksandr Martynovich() successful penalty kick. Penalty shootout: 3 - 1.
- 6'Rotation: 3 - 2
Panagiotis Andreou( ) successful penalty kick. Penalty shootout: 3 - 2.
- 7'Penalty shootout: missed shot
Olzhas Baybek() missed the penalty. Penalty shootout: 3 - 2.
- 8'Rotation: 3 - 3
Angelos Neofytou() successful penalty kick. Penalty shootout: 3 - 3.
- 9'Rotation: 4 - 3
Marc Gua() successful penalty kick. Penalty shootout: 4 - 3.
- 10'Rotation: 4 - 4
Ioannis Kousoulos() successful penalty kick. Penalty shootout: 4 - 4.
- 11'Rotation: 5 - 4
Azamat Tuyakbaev() successfully converted the penalty. Penalty shootout: 5 - 4.
- 12'Rotation: 5 - 5
Andreas Christou( ) successful penalty kick. Penalty shootout: 5 - 5.
- 12'Kairat had the edge in the closely contested match.
After 12 minutes, Kairat had the edge with 53-47 possession and 2-0 shots on goal. Omonia Nicosia mainly played defensively, resulting in a cautious pace of play.
- 13'Rotation: 6 - 5
Mansur Birkurmanov( ) successful penalty kick. Penalty shootout: 6 - 5.
- 14'Penalty shootout: missed shot
Nikolas Panagiotou() missed the penalty. Penalty shootout: 6 - 5.
- 24'Oiva Jukkola received a yellow card.
In the 24th minute, Oiva Jukkola received a yellow card while the match between Kairat and Omonia Nicosia remained goalless.
- 24'Kairat dominated the early game.
In the 24th minute, Kairat dominated possession with a 63-37 lead and created more scoring opportunities, making it 4-1, as they took the initiative to press. Omonia Nicosia remained steadfast in defense, preventing the score from being opened.
- 26'Andronikos Kakoulis received a red card.
In the 26th minute, Andronikos Kakoullis received a red card, making the match more tense as the score remained 0-0. Kairat had a slight advantage in terms of possession with a 58-42 ratio.
- 36'Ismail Bekbolat came on as a substitute for Lev Kurgin.
In the 36th minute, Ismail Bekbolat was brought on to replace Lev Kurgin. This was a notable substitution by the team at a time when the match was under tension.
- 36'Edmilson came on in the 36th minute.
In the 36th minute, Edmilson came on as a substitute for Damir Kasabulat. This was a notable personnel change before the first half had even passed.
- 36'Kairat takes control, Omonia suffers.
At the 36th minute, Kairat was in control with 57-43 possession and a superior shot-off record of 5-1. Omonia Nicosia was under pressure with only 1-0 on target.
- 37'Edmilson gave Kairat the lead.
In the 37th minute, Edmilson scored after an assist from Luís Mata, giving Kairat a 1-0 lead over Omonia Nicosia. The goal reflected Kairat's superior control of the game.
- 41'Aleksandr Mrynskiy received a yellow card.
In the 41st minute, Aleksandr Mrynskiy received a yellow card. This was a notable milestone in the tense match.
- 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.
- 48'Kairat continued to control the game.
In the 48th minute, Kairat was still controlling the game with possession.58 - 42and had a superior number of shots on goal.7 - 1Omonia Nicosia mostly retreated deep into their own half, while Kairat maintained pressure and managed to score.3 - 0the first time the ball was on target.
- 60'Kairat dominates, Omonia suffers.
At the 60th minute, Kairat still controlled the game with 62-38 possession and were leading Omonia Nicosia 1-0. The home team exerted clear pressure with 9 shots, 4 of which were on target, while Omonia mainly had to defend deep.
- 65'Anastasios Chatzigiovanis enters the field
In the 65th minute, Anastasios Chatzigiovanis came on as a substitute for Muamer Tankovic. Kairat still held a 1-0 lead against Omonia Nicosia.
- 65'Loïs Diony came on as a substitute for Mihlali Mayambela.
In the 65th minute, Loïs Diony came on as a substitute for Mihlali Mayambela. This was a notable substitution as the score was 1-0 in favor of Kairat.
- 67'Gustavo Pinto Mendonça received a yellow card.
In the 67th minute, Gustavo Pinto Mendonça received a yellow card after a foul. The past few minutes have shown that the match is quite tense.
- 68'Senou Coulibaly received a yellow card.
In the 68th minute, Senou Coulibaly received a yellow card. Kairat continued to dominate the game, forcing Omonia Nicosia to play more cautiously.
- 72'Olzhas Baybek came on in the 72nd minute.
In the 72nd minute, Olzhas Baybek came on as a substitute for Gustavo Pinto Mendonça. This substitution came shortly after Gustavo Pinto Mendonça received a yellow card.
- 72'Azamat Tuyakbaev came on in the 72nd minute.
In the 72nd minute, Azamat Tuyakbaev came on as a substitute for Ismail Bekbolat.
- 76'Andreas Christou came on as a substitute.
In the 76th minute, Andreas Christou was brought on to replace Stefan Simic. This substitution provided the team with more personnel options in the final minutes.
- 76'Ioannis Kousoulos was brought onto the court.
In the 76th minute, Ioannis Kousoulos came on as a substitute for Ewandro Costa. This was a notable personnel change in the final minutes of the match.
- 80'Mansur Birkurmanov came on to replace Oiva Jukkola.
In the 80th minute, Mansur Birkurmanov came on to replace Oiva Jukkola. Kairat were leading 1-0 and controlling the game, so this substitution could help the home team maintain their advantage in the final minutes.
- 80'Kairat dominates, Omonia suffers.
In the 80th minute, Kairat still completely controlled the game with 66-34 possession and a superior shot-off record of 13-2. Omonia Nicosia was mostly defending deep, without a single shot on target, while Kairat had a 7-0 lead.
- 91'Extra time
The match went into extra time.
- 92'Kairat dominates, Omonia Nicosia suffers.
In the 92nd minute, Kairat was still dominating with possession.68 - 32and a superior number of shots on goal.16 - 2Omonia Nicosia was almost entirely focused on defending, as evidenced by their poor save record.0 - 6.
- 96'Mateo Maric received a yellow card in the 96th minute.
In the 96th minute, Mateo Maric received a yellow card in the final minutes of the match. Kairat was still leading 1-0 against Omonia Nicosia.
- 102'Kairat was substituted in the 102nd minute.
In the 102nd minute, Aleksandr Shirobokov came on as a substitute for Lucas Áfrico, while Kairat were leading 1-0 against Omonia Nicosia. The substitution came at the end of the match, when Kairat still held the advantage on the scoreboard.
- 105'Kairat continues to dominate.
In the 105th minute, Kairat still dominated the game with 69-31 possession and had 21 shots on goal. Omonia Nicosia had to retreat deep into defense, as evidenced by their 0-8 saves.
- 111'Senou Coulibaly received a red card in the 111th minute.
In the 111th minute, Senou Coulibaly received his second yellow card and was sent off. The match became more tense in the final minutes.
- 114'Kairat was substituted in the 114th minute.
In the 114th minute, Angelos Neofytou came on as a substitute for Loïs Diony. Kairat made the substitution while leading 1-0 and the match was entering its final minutes.
- 117'Kairat completely dominated in the 117th minute.
Entering the 117th minute.Kairat completely controlled the game, leading 1-0 and possessing the ball 70-30. Omonia Nicosia was almost entirely on the defensive under constant pressure, as evidenced by their shooting statistics (22-2) and corner kicks (11-2).
- 120'Penalty shootout
The two teams proceeded to a penalty shootout.
- KTFinal score: Kairat 1-0 Omonia Nicosia
The match ended with a score of 1-0.
Updated at 00:54 on 30/07/2026
Match information
Kairat will face Omonia Nicosia in the UEFA Champions League at 22:00 on July 29, 2026. The match will take place at Hisor Central Stadium, with recent head-to-head history showing a relatively small gap between the two teams.
This is a match where both sides have grounds to aim for a positive outcome. Kairat has never won against Omonia Nicosia in their last three encounters, but they have only suffered one defeat. The other two matches ended in a draw, indicating that their clashes are usually closely contested.
The odds are slightly tilted in favor of Omonia Nicosia.
In their last three encounters, Kairat has 0 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss against Omonia Nicosia. These numbers don't give the Cypriot team an absolute advantage, but they are enough to give Omonia Nicosia a certain psychological edge going into the match.
Conversely, Kairat could see the two draws as a sign that they have maintained their competitiveness against this opponent. The fact that they haven't won yet also highlights the need for precision and composure at crucial moments, especially in a UEFA Champions League match.
The match was decided by the ability to control the game.
The available data does not provide recent form, expected lineups, tactical formations, or a list of absent players for either team. Therefore, it is impossible to say which side will choose a more proactive approach, nor is there any basis to predict specific personnel adjustments.
However, the head-to-head trend suggests that caution may play a crucial role. Kairat needs to find a way to translate their advantage into a more decisive result than in previous encounters, while Omonia Nicosia will aim to maintain their psychological edge from their head-to-head record. The ability to minimize mistakes and capitalize on crucial moments could make all the difference.
Pre-match analysis
Omonia Nicosia has a slight advantage over Kairat in recent head-to-head encounters, but two draws in three meetings suggest that this isn't a match-up with a significant gap between the two teams. Kairat has a chance to compete if they improve their efficiency in crucial situations, while Omonia Nicosia needs to maintain consistency to protect their psychological advantage.
Overall, the match at Hisor Central Stadium promises to be balanced and unpredictable. The data provided is insufficient to determine specific lineups or tactical approaches, but the head-to-head history suggests that both Kairat and Omonia Nicosia need to prepare for a closely contested contest.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).