St. Truiden 1-0 Omonia Nicosia: St. Truiden wins.
St. Truiden will host Omonia Nicosia at 01:00 on August 21, 2026, at Daio Wasabi Stayen in a knockout match; the away team has just had one win and one draw.
- 0'The match has started.
St. Truiden hosts Omonia Nicosia.
- 33'The match was a stalemate and evenly matched.
The match went into the 33rd minute with a very evenly matched game, as both sides had equal possession.50% - 50%Both sides played cautiously and failed to create many breakthroughs, as evidenced by the low number of corner kicks.0 - 0together3 - 2offense committed.
- 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.
- 45'The game was evenly matched before halftime.
The first half ended in the 45th minute with a 0-0 scoreline and a very evenly matched game. The two teams shared the points.50% - 50%ball possession time and neither side has earned a corner kick yet.0 - 0), while the number of fouls committed is3 - 2.
- 47'S. Bazdar was brought onto the field.
In the 47th minute, St. Truiden brought S. Bazdar onto the field to replace F. Soelle. With the game evenly balanced, this was a notable adjustment at the start of the second half.
- 49'R. Vanwesemael received a yellow card for a foul involving pulling an opponent.
In the 49th minute, the referee issued a yellow card.R. Vanwesemael(St. Truiden) after a blatant foul involving pulling an opponent. The home team's player will have to play more cautiously for the remainder of the match after receiving a yellow card.
- 51'Yellow card for J. Duverne of Omonia Nicosia
In the 51st minute, the playerJ. DuverneOmonia Nicosia received a yellow card after a foul. The match at Stayen Stadium became more heated, with this being the second yellow card shown in just a few minutes after R. Vanwesemael's suspension in the 49th minute.
- 57'The match was evenly balanced, with both sides locked in a back-and-forth battle.
By the 57th minute, the match between St. Truiden and Omonia Nicosia remained evenly balanced, with both sides sharing the score.50% - 50%ball possession time. The cautious approach meant there weren't many set pieces in the match, with the corner kick count being...0 - 0, while the number of fouls stopped at3 - 2.
- 61'St. Truiden brought on A. Muja to refresh their attack.
In the 61st minute, St. Truiden decided to make a personnel change whenA. Mujawas brought onto the field as a substitute forK. MatsuzawaWith the match currently extremely balanced at 0-0 and possession at 50%-50%, the arrival of a fresh impetus is expected to help the home team break the deadlock.
- 61'St. Truiden makes a substitution: R. Araki replaces N. Ishiwatari
In the 61st minute, St. Truiden decided to make a substitution, bringing on...R. Arakicame onto the field as a substitute forN. IshiwatariIn a closely contested match with a 0-0 scoreline and a balanced 50%-50% possession rate, this adjustment is expected to create a breakthrough for the home team at Stayen Stadium.
- 69'The match was evenly balanced, with both teams playing a back-and-forth game.
Up to the 69th minute, the match between St. Truiden and Omonia Nicosia remained evenly contested with the score tied.0 - 0The two teams played extremely tightly, sharing possession.50% - 50%same corner kick index0 - 0.
- 71'Omonia Nicosia sent A. Chatzigiovanis onto the field
71st minute,Omonia NicosiaMake a substitution on the field. PlayerA. Chatzigiovaniswas brought onto the field to replaceJ. Montnor, thereby hoping to revitalize the team's playing style for the remainder of the second half.
- 77'Omonia Nicosia makes personnel changes in the attacking line.
In the 77th minute, Omonia Nicosia made a substitution.L. Negowas brought onto the field as a substitute forM. TankovicWith the match still tied at 0-0, this addition is expected to bring a fresh impetus to the away team in the remaining minutes of the game.
- 77'Omonia Nicosia brought on A. Kakoulis to try and make a difference.
In the 77th minute, Omonia Nicosia made a substitution in their attack.A. KakoulisHe was brought onto the field to replace the previous player.L. DionyIn a closely contested match with a 0-0 scoreline, the appearance of a new player is expected to bring a breath of fresh air to the away team in the final minutes of the game.
- 82'The game reached a stalemate in the final minutes.
The match entered the 82nd minute, and St. Truiden and Omonia Nicosia were still tied.0-0In an extremely tight match, both teams maintained a balanced 50%-50% possession rate, and no corner kicks were taken (0-0), with attacks constantly interrupted by fouls (3-2).
- 85'Ewandro received a yellow card in the 85th minute.
In the 85th minute, the referee issued a yellow card.EwandroThe Omonia Nicosia player received a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct. This player was the second Cypriot representative to receive a yellow card in the match, after his teammate J. Duverne.
- 90+1'Omonia Nicosia made a substitution in the 90+1 minute of added time.
In the 90+1 minute,Omonia NicosiaDecision to adjust personnel when launchingA. Neofytoucame onto the field as a substitute forEwandroThis could be a move to strengthen the team and slow down the pace of the game during the crucial final minutes of added time.
- 90+4'S. Taniguchi shone in the 90+4th minute, giving St. Truiden the lead at 1-0.
In the 90+4th minute, from an assist by R. Merlen,S. TaniguchiA precise finish opened the scoring, giving St. Truiden a 1-0 lead. This late goal was invaluable, putting the home team ahead of Omonia Nicosia in the final seconds of the match.
- KTFinal score: St. Truiden 1-0 Omonia Nicosia
The match ended with a score of 1-0.
Updated at 02:57 on August 21, 2026
St. Truiden will face Omonia Nicosia at 01:00 on August 21, 2026, at the Daio Wasabi Stayen stadium, UEFA Europa League. This is a knockout match: the winner advances, the loser is eliminated.
The pressure of this format means that every moment in the match can be decisive. St. Truiden has the advantage of playing at Daio Wasabi Stayen, while Omonia Nicosia enters the match with recent results including a draw and a win.
Omonia Nicosia has the advantage of recent results.
In their last two matches, Omonia Nicosia drew one and won one. This run of results shows that the away team has maintained a certain level of stability ahead of their trip to Daio Wasabi Stayen.
However, a knockout match doesn't allow any team to rely solely on short-term form. The ability to control key moments, maintain focus, and capitalize on opportunities will be the factors that can determine the outcome.
The match requires caution from both teams.
There's no room for improving rankings in this match, as the result will directly determine which team advances and which team is eliminated. Therefore, St. Truiden and Omonia Nicosia will likely have to prioritize defensive solidity before seeking an advantage.
Overall, Omonia Nicosia has shown positive signs from their two recent results, while St. Truiden has the home advantage. The clash at Daio Wasabi Stayen promises to be decided by composure and the ability to handle crucial moments.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
