Polessya 3–3 FC Copenhagen — UEFA Europa Conference League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Polessya and Copenhagen share six-goal thriller at Tsentralnyi Stadion
Polessya and FC Copenhagen shared a remarkable 3-3 draw in the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round, with the home side twice surrendering the lead only for Oleksandr Filippov to snatch a late equaliser. The tie swung back and forth from the opening minutes to the closing stages at Tsentralnyi Stadion under referee D. Silva.
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Robert put Copenhagen ahead inside four minutes, finishing an assist from Mads Emil Madsen, but Polessya responded almost immediately as Ihor Krasnopir levelled two minutes later with Oleksandr Nazarenko supplying the pass. Oleh Fedor then turned the contest around in the 36th minute, converting a chance created by Oleksandr Andrievskyi to send the hosts in 2-1 up at half-time.
The second half brought further twists. Robert struck again just after the hour, this time assisted by Mohamed Elyounoussi, to draw Copenhagen level at 2-2. Madsen then put the visitors back in front in the 83rd minute, combining with Andreas Cornelius, before Filippov restored parity for Polessya in the 88th minute off a Vladyslav Veleten assist to complete the 3-3 scoreline.
Polessya had the greater share of attempts on goal, firing 20 shots to Copenhagen's 10 despite the sides finishing level on possession at 50 per cent each, while shots on target were far closer at seven to six in the visitors' favour.
Robert scored twice for Copenhagen, opening the match inside four minutes and later restoring parity in the second half, earning the highest rating on the pitch at 8.7.
Polessya more than doubled Copenhagen's shot count, registering 20 attempts to the visitors' 10 across the match.
Polessya and FC Copenhagen drew 3–3 (half-time 2–1).
Polessya met FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Europa Conference League (2nd Qualifying Round). Kick-off was Thursday, 23 July 2026, 18:00 UTC at Košická futbalová aréna. Referee: David Silva.
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Key moments
- 4' Goal: Robert (assist: Mads Emil Madsen) — 0–1 · Watch the goal
- 6' Goal: Ihor Krasnopir (assist: Oleksandr Nazarenko) — 1–1 · Watch the goal
- 36' Goal: Oleh Fedor (assist: Oleksandr Andrievskyi) — 2–1 · Watch the goal
- 54' Goal: Robert (assist: Mohamed Elyounoussi) — 2–2 · Watch the goal
- 83' Goal: Mads Emil Madsen (assist: Andreas Cornelius) — 2–3 · Watch the goal
- 88' Goal: Oleksandr Filippov (assist: Vladyslav Veleten) — 3–3 · Watch the goal
Starting line-ups
Polessya (4-3-3)
FC Copenhagen (5-4-1)
- 31 Rúnar Rúnarsson
- 15 Marcos López
- 20 Junnosuke Suzuki
- 4 Munashe Garananga
- 2 Felix Beijmo
- 37 M. Nyassi
- 16 Robert
- 21 Mads Emil Madsen
- 37 Mustapha Nyassi
- 36 William Clem
- 10 Mohamed Elyounoussi (c)
- 9 Youssoufa Moukoko
Pre-match read
Home on 329 days rest; Away on 175
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About this match
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