HNK Rijeka vs 06.08.26 18:451 – 0Full Time
Ilves — UEFA Europa Conference League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Rijeka edge out Ilves in Conference League qualifier
HNK Rijeka defeated Ilves 1-0 at Stadion HNK Rijeka in the UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round, with the only goal settling a qualifier that Rijeka dominated for long spells. The result gave Matjaz Kek's side control of the tie heading into any subsequent leg.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The decisive moment arrived in the 16th minute, when Niko Janković converted an assist from Tiago Dantas to put Rijeka ahead. The hosts led 1-0 at half-time and never surrendered that advantage, with Ilves, managed by Joni Lehtonen, unable to force an equaliser despite the match remaining goalless for the remaining hour.
Rijeka's dominance was reflected across the statistics, as the hosts commanded 66% of possession and struck 14 shots on target compared to just one for Ilves. The visitors were also second-best at corners, winning only one to Rijeka's nine, though referee Ishmael Barbara did book three of their players against two for the home side.
Janković provided the match's decisive contribution, converting the 16th-minute chance created by Dantas to hand Rijeka the lead they would not relinquish.
Rijeka's 14 shots on target to Ilves' solitary effort underlined the gulf in attacking threat between the two sides.
HNK Rijeka beat Ilves 1–0 (half-time 1–0).
HNK Rijeka met Ilves in the UEFA Europa Conference League (3rd Qualifying Round). Kick-off was Thursday, 6 August 2026, 18:45 UTC at Stadion HNK Rijeka Dean Šćulac. Referee: Ishmael Barbara.
Team pages: HNK Rijeka · Ilves · UEFA Europa Conference League
Key moments
- 16' Goal: Niko Janković (assist: Tiago Dantas) — 1–0 · Watch Niko Janković's goal video (16')
Starting line-ups
HNK Rijeka (4-2-3-1)
Ilves (4-3-3)
Pre-match read
Home rated 1620 vs 1279 — 0.91 expected score
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the HNK Rijeka vs Ilves 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 Conference 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 HNK Rijeka 1–0 Ilves. Explore more on the HNK Rijeka and Ilves team pages or the UEFA Europa Conference League page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of HNK Rijeka vs Ilves?
HNK Rijeka beat Ilves 1–0 (half-time 1–0).
›Who scored in HNK Rijeka vs Ilves?
Niko Janković (16') for HNK Rijeka.
›Where can I watch HNK Rijeka vs Ilves highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from HNK Rijeka 1–0 Ilves are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.