Universitatea Craiova vs 15.07.26 17:301 – 0Full TimeAgg: 5 – 1
ML Vitebsk — UEFA Champions League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Late Bancu strike gives Universitatea Craiova win over ML Vitebsk
Universitatea Craiova beat ML Vitebsk 1-0 in a UEFA Champions League 1st Qualifying Round tie played at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. The match was goalless at half-time, with neither side able to break the deadlock until deep into the second half.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The decisive moment came in the 90+1st minute, when N. Bancu converted an assist from A. Mekvabishvili to make it 1-0, a lead the home side held onto until the final whistle. There were no further goals, and the scoreline remained 1-0 at full time.
The contest was tight in terms of territory, with Universitatea Craiova holding 49% possession to ML Vitebsk's 51%, though the home side had the better of the chances, managing four shots to their opponents' one. Neither team registered a red card, and both sides finished the match with clean disciplinary records in terms of yellow cards.
N. Bancu scored the only goal of the match, netting in the 90+1st minute after being set up by A. Mekvabishvili.
Despite seeing less of the ball, Universitatea Craiova had four shots to ML Vitebsk's one, reflecting their sharper edge in front of goal.
Universitatea Craiova beat ML Vitebsk 1–0 (half-time 0–0).
Universitatea Craiova met ML Vitebsk in the UEFA Champions League (1st Qualifying Round). Kick-off was Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 17:30 UTC at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco. Referee: Marton Rusz.
Team pages: Universitatea Craiova · ML Vitebsk · UEFA Champions League
Key moments
- 90' Goal: N. Bancu (assist: Anzor Mekvabishvili) — 1–0 · Watch N. Bancu's goal video (90')
Starting line-ups
Universitatea Craiova (3-4-3)
- 21 L. Popescu
- 15 J. Badelj
- 28 Adrián Rus
- 3 Oleksandr Romanchuk
- 23 Teles
- 8 Tudor Băluță
- 20 Alexandru Cicâldău
- 17 C. Mora
- 10 S. Baiaram
- 9 Assad Al Hamlawi
- 12 M. Etim
ML Vitebsk (4-1-4-1)
- 1 P. Pavlyuchenko
- 22 Y. Skibskiy
- 6 Kirill Gomanov
- 20 Zakhar Volkov
- 23 S. Balanovich
- 15 Valeri Bocherov
- 12 R. Bosic
- 27 A. Mesarovic
- 55 Valeri Gromyko
- 10 Denilson Cleonise
- 80 Artem Kontsevoy
Pre-match read
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 64% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Universitatea Craiova have gone over 2.5 in 46% of their last 35 matches and ML Vitebsk in 100% of their last 1,
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 86% over 1.5 goals
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 44% over 3.5 goals
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 58% both teams score On the other hand: The hosts clearly outclass the visitors — The home side is rated 427 Elo points above the visitors — big home favourites this size see the t
Universitatea Craiova to Score. League base rate: 82% home sides score
Home rated 1579 vs 1152 — 0.94 expected score
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the Universitatea Craiova vs ML Vitebsk final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this UEFA Champions League fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Universitatea Craiova 1–0 ML Vitebsk. Explore more on the Universitatea Craiova and ML Vitebsk team pages or the UEFA Champions League page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Universitatea Craiova vs ML Vitebsk?
Universitatea Craiova beat ML Vitebsk 1–0 (half-time 0–0).
›Who scored in Universitatea Craiova vs ML Vitebsk?
N. Bancu (90') for Universitatea Craiova.
›Where can I watch Universitatea Craiova vs ML Vitebsk highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Universitatea Craiova 1–0 ML Vitebsk are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Universitatea Craiova and ML Vitebsk?
Universitatea Craiova and ML Vitebsk have met 1 time — 1 win for Universitatea Craiova, 0 wins for ML Vitebsk and 0 draws.