Lincoln Red Imps FC vs 06.08.26 17:001 – 1Full Time
Omonia Nicosia — UEFA Europa League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Andreou's late strike rescues point for Omonia Nicosia at Lincoln Red Imps
Lincoln Red Imps FC and Omonia Nicosia shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at Victoria Stadium in the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round, a result that left the tie delicately poised after a match that swung late in stoppage time.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The first half produced no goals, with Omonia holding 56% of possession and looking the tidier side in build-up play, though neither team could find a breakthrough before the break. Lincoln Red Imps grew into the contest after the interval and were rewarded in the 71st minute when Christian Rutjens converted an assist from Facundo Álvarez to put the home side 1-0 ahead.
Omonia pushed for an equaliser as the clock ran down and got their reward deep into added time, with Panagiotis Andreou levelling in the 90+3rd minute to make it 1-1 and deny Lincoln Red Imps a first-leg advantage. Lincoln committed 25 fouls to Omonia's 14 and picked up four yellow cards against Omonia's one, reflecting a physical edge to the home side's approach as the game wore on.
Rutjens gave Lincoln Red Imps the lead in the 71st minute, finishing off a move set up by Álvarez before Omonia's late leveller.
Omonia held the edge in shots on target, four to Lincoln Red Imps' two, despite conceding the game's first goal.
Lincoln Red Imps FC and Omonia Nicosia drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0).
Lincoln Red Imps FC met Omonia Nicosia in the UEFA Europa League (3rd Qualifying Round). Kick-off was Thursday, 6 August 2026, 17:00 UTC at Europa Sports Park. Referee: Aliyar Aghayev.
Team pages: Lincoln Red Imps FC · Omonia Nicosia · UEFA Europa League
Key moments
- 71' Goal: Christian Rutjens (assist: Facundo Álvarez) — 1–0 · Watch Christian Rutjens's goal video (71')
- 90' Goal: Panagiotis Andreou — 1–1 · Watch Panagiotis Andreou's goal video (90')
Starting line-ups
Lincoln Red Imps FC (4-1-4-1)
- 13 Jaylan Hankins
- 13 J. Hankins
- 66 Julliani Eersteling
- 3 Christian Rutjens
- 6 Bernardo Lopes
- 5 Gabriel Cardozo
- 23 Joe
- 4 N. Pinto
- 4 Nico Pinto
- 32 Facundo Álvarez
- 19 Yussef Flalhi Idrissi
- 44 M. Toledano
- 99 Ayman El Ghobashy
- 99 A. El Ghobashy
Omonia Nicosia (4-3-3)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 75% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Lincoln Red Imps FC have gone over 1.5 in 82% of their last 38 matches and Omonia Nicosia in 63% of their last 38
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 28% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Two blunt attacks — Both attacks average 1.1 goals or fewer over their last ten games (1.1 and 0.8).
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 53% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Lincoln Red Imps FC have gone over 2.5 in 55% of their last 38 matches and Omonia Nicosia in 45% of their last 38
Both Teams to Score — No. League base rate: 48% both teams score
Omonia Nicosia to Score. League base rate: 66% away sides score
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the Lincoln Red Imps FC vs Omonia Nicosia 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 Europa 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 Christian Rutjens's goal against Omonia Nicosia (71').
- Watch Panagiotis Andreou's goal against Lincoln Red Imps FC (90').
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Lincoln Red Imps FC 1–1 Omonia Nicosia. Explore more on the Lincoln Red Imps FC and Omonia Nicosia team pages or the UEFA Europa League page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Lincoln Red Imps FC vs Omonia Nicosia?
Lincoln Red Imps FC and Omonia Nicosia drew 1–1 (half-time 0–0).
›Who scored in Lincoln Red Imps FC vs Omonia Nicosia?
Christian Rutjens (71') for Lincoln Red Imps FC; Panagiotis Andreou (90') for Omonia Nicosia.
›Where can I watch Lincoln Red Imps FC vs Omonia Nicosia highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Lincoln Red Imps FC 1–1 Omonia Nicosia are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.