Ararat-Armenia vs 27.08.26 16:001 – 0Full TimeAgg: 2 – 1
Universitatea Craiova — UEFA Europa League: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Sandro Lima's stoppage-time strike sinks Universitatea Craiova
Ararat-Armenia edged Universitatea Craiova 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League play-offs at the Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, with the only goal arriving deep into stoppage time. The match was goalless at half-time, and it looked destined for a stalemate until the very end.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Sandro Lima settled the contest in the eighth minute of second-half added time, turning the scoreline from 0-0 to 1-0 for the home side. It proved the decisive moment in a tie that had offered little in the way of clear-cut chances before then.
Craiova had the greater share of possession, holding 54% of the ball against Ararat-Armenia's 46%, and produced two shots on target compared to none for the hosts. Ararat-Armenia, however, won three fewer corners than their opponents while conceding one more foul, yet found the breakthrough that mattered most.
Sandro Lima scored the only goal of the match, netting in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time to give Ararat-Armenia victory.
Despite managing no shots on target, Ararat-Armenia converted their sole clear opportunity to overturn Universitatea Craiova, who had two shots on target but could not find the net.
Ararat-Armenia beat Universitatea Craiova 1–0 (half-time 0–0).
Ararat-Armenia met Universitatea Craiova in the UEFA Europa League (Play-offs). Kick-off was Thursday, 27 August 2026, 16:00 UTC at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium.
Team pages: Ararat-Armenia · Universitatea Craiova · UEFA Europa League
Key moments
- 90+8' Goal: Sandro Lima — 1–0
Starting line-ups
Ararat-Armenia (4-3-3)
Universitatea Craiova (3-4-3)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 72% over 1.5 goals
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 30% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Ararat-Armenia have gone over 3.5 in 24% of their last 33 matches and Universitatea Craiova in 24% of their last
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 53% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Ararat-Armenia have gone over 2.5 in 55% of their last 33 matches and Universitatea Craiova in 45% of their last
Both Teams to Score — No. League base rate: 46% both teams score
Ararat-Armenia to Score. League base rate: 76% home sides score On the other hand: Class edge (the hosts rated 200 Elo points below their opponents) — Sides with this class edge scored −8.6pp vs their league norm across 4,5
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About this match
On this page: the Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova final score and result, 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.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Ararat-Armenia and Universitatea Craiova team pages or the UEFA Europa League page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova?
Ararat-Armenia beat Universitatea Craiova 1–0 (half-time 0–0).
›Who scored in Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova?
Sandro Lima (90+8') for Ararat-Armenia.
›Where can I watch Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Ararat-Armenia vs Universitatea Craiova; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between Ararat-Armenia and Universitatea Craiova?
Ararat-Armenia and Universitatea Craiova have met 1 time — 0 wins for Ararat-Armenia, 0 wins for Universitatea Craiova and 1 draw.