Gais 1–0 FC Nordsjaelland — UEFA Europa Conference League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Gais edge FC Nordsjaelland in Conference League qualifier
Gais defeated FC Nordsjaelland 1-0 in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League at Gamla Ullevi, with the game's only goal enough to settle the tie on the night.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
M. de Brienne broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute, converting from an assist by A. Wangberg to send Gais into half-time ahead. The visitors, unable to find a response, held their shape but could not force an equaliser as the score remained 1-0 through to the final whistle.
Despite yielding a majority of possession, Gais were the more direct side, registering 16 shots to Nordsjaelland's nine and putting four on target compared to the visitors' one. The hosts also won more corners, reflecting the sustained pressure that ultimately produced the decisive moment before the break.
Oskar Ågren was among the top-rated performers for Gais, finishing with a 7.3 rating as the home side held on for the win.
Gais managed just 40% of possession yet still outshot Nordsjaelland 16 to nine, underlining their willingness to strike on the break.
Gais beat FC Nordsjaelland 1–0 (half-time 1–0).
Gais met FC Nordsjaelland in the UEFA Europa Conference League (2nd Qualifying Round). Kick-off was Thursday, 23 July 2026, 17:00 UTC at Gamla Ullevi. Referee: Peiman Simani.
Team pages: Gais · FC Nordsjaelland · UEFA Europa Conference League
Key moments
- 42' Goal: M. de Brienne (assist: A. Wangberg) — 1–0 · Watch the goal
Starting line-ups
Gais (4-3-3)
- 1 M. Krasniqi
- 2 M. de Brienne
- 4 Oskar Ågren
- 22 A. Cardaklija
- 6 A. Wangberg
- 17 Róbert Þorkelsson
- 7 J. Fagerjord
- 8 W. Milovanovic
- 32 Oscar Pettersson
- 20 S. Salter
- 16 M. Andersson
FC Nordsjaelland (3-4-3)
- 13 Andreas Hansen
- 36 C. Yirenkyi
- 3 Tobias Salquist (c)
- 2 Peter Ankersen
- 23 Runar Norheim
- 6 Mark Brink
- 18 J. Janssen
- 25 Juho Lähteenmäki
- 10 P. Amoako
- 40 H. Rasmussen
- 40 Hjalte Boe Rasmussen
- 37 L. Sadio
About this match
- 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.
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