FC Copenhagen 2–1 Polessya — UEFA Europa Conference League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Copenhagen see off ten-man scare to beat Polessya in Conference League qualifier
FC Copenhagen beat Polessya 2-1 at Parken Stadium in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa Conference League, despite playing more than 45 minutes with ten men. Mohamed Elyounoussi converted a penalty in the 27th minute to give the hosts a lead they held at the break.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The contest turned early in the second half when Junnosuke Suzuki was sent off in the 46th minute, leaving Copenhagen to defend their advantage a man light. They responded by doubling their lead instead, with Robert finishing off a Mads Emil Madsen assist in the 61st minute to make it 2-0. Polessya pulled a goal back deep into stoppage time, Mykola Gayduchyk scoring in the 90+3rd minute from a Borys Krushynskyi assist, but there was no time left for a further response.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Copenhagen dominated territorially, holding just 30 percent of possession yet still finding a way to control the outcome, while Polessya managed only five shots and two on target across the match. The visitors' late goal came against the run of play from a Copenhagen side that had spent much of the second half without their sent-off man.
Mads Emil Madsen supplied the assist for Robert's decisive second goal and was rated the top performer on the pitch with an 8.5 mark. Elyounoussi also impressed, scoring the opening penalty and finishing with a rating of 8.2.
Copenhagen produced 23 shots to Polessya's five, underlining their attacking control even after being reduced to ten men.
FC Copenhagen beat Polessya 2–1 (half-time 1–0).
FC Copenhagen met Polessya in the UEFA Europa Conference League (2nd Qualifying Round). Kick-off was Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 17:00 UTC at Parken. Referee: Marek Radina.
Team pages: FC Copenhagen · Polessya · UEFA Europa Conference League
Key moments
- 27' Goal (penalty): Mohamed Elyounoussi — 1–0 · Watch the goal
- 46' Red card: Junnosuke Suzuki
- 61' Goal: Robert (assist: Mads Emil Madsen) — 2–0 · Watch the goal
- 90' Goal: Mykola Gayduchyk (assist: Borys Krushynskyi) — 2–1
Starting line-ups
FC Copenhagen (4-2-3-1)
Polessya (4-3-3)
Pre-match read
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 52% over 2.5 goals
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 72% over 1.5 goals
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 26% over 3.5 goals
Both Teams to Score — No. League base rate: 47% both teams score On the other hand: The hosts clearly outclass the visitors — The home side is rated 493 Elo points above the visitors — big home favourites this size see the t
FC Copenhagen to Score. League base rate: 78% home sides score
Home rated 1755 vs 1261 — 0.96 expected score
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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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