Match report
FC Copenhagen Defeats Kairat Almaty 3-2 in UEFA Champions League
FC Copenhagen
3–2
FT
Kairat Almaty
Nov 26, 2025
FC Copenhagen managed to secure a crucial 3–2 victory over Kairat Almaty in their UEFA Champions League encounter, thanks to goals from V. Dadason, J. Larsson, and Robert. The match was characterized by defensive resilience from both teams, though FC Copenhagen's offensive prowess ultimately prevailed as they held off the late surge by Kairat Almaty.
Key Facts
- • V. Dadason scored in the 26th minute.
- • J. Larsson converted a penalty at 59 minutes to extend Copenhagen's lead.
- • Robert added another goal for FC Copenhagen in the 73rd minute.
- • D. Satpaev pulled one back for Kairat Almaty in the 81st minute.
- • O. Baybek scored late for Kairat but it was not enough to secure a draw.
Lineups
FC Copenhagen
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 D. Kotarski (G)
- 20 J. Suzuki (D)
- 5 Gabriel Pereira (D)
- 6 P. Hatzidiakos (D)
- 15 M. Lopez (D)
- 36 W. Clem (M)
- 11 J. Larsson (M)
- 12 L. Lerager (M)
- 7 V. Claesson (M)
- 16 Robert (M)
- 39 V. Dadason (F)
Substitutes
- 31 R. A. Runarsson
- 61 O. Buur
- 4 M. Garananga
- 9 Y. Moukoko
- 10 M. Elyounoussi
- 21 M. Madsen
- 22 Y. Zague
- 23 D. Sarapata
- 24 B. Meling
Kairat Almaty
Starting XI
- 77 T. Anarbekov (G)
- 24 A. Mrynskiy (D)
- 25 A. Shirobokov (D)
- 80 E. Sorokin (D)
- 20 E. Tapalov (D)
- 4 D. Kasabulat (M)
- 18 D. Glazer (M)
- 55 V. Gromyko (M)
- 7 Jorginho (M)
- 9 D. Satpaev (M)
- 26 Edmilson Santos (F)
Substitutes
- 1 A. Zarutskiy
- 82 S. Kalmyrza
- 3 L. Mata
- 5 L. Kurgin
- 6 A. Sadybekov
- 10 G. Zaria
- 14 A. Martynovich
- 17 O. Baybek
- 33 J. Stanojev
- 99 Ricardinho
Timeline
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26' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal GoalV. Dadason · Assist: Robert
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56' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow CardPantelis Hatzidiakos
Foul
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57' FC Copenhagen Var · Penalty confirmedJ. Larsson
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59' FC Copenhagen Goal · PenaltyJ. Larsson
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64' Kairat Almaty subst · Substitution 1Off: Dan Glazer · On: O. Baybek
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69' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Larsson · On: M. Elyounoussi
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69' Kairat Almaty subst · Substitution 2Off: Jorginho · On: G. Zaria
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69' Kairat Almaty subst · Substitution 3Off: Valeriy Gromyko · On: J. Stanojev
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73' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal GoalRobert
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78' Kairat Almaty subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Kasabulat · On: A. Sadybekov
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78' Kairat Almaty subst · Substitution 5Off: Edmilson Santos · On: Ricardinho
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79' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3Off: Robert · On: Y. Moukoko
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79' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Suzuki · On: Y. Zague
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81' Kairat Almaty Goal · Normal GoalD. Satpaev
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87' Kairat Almaty Card · Yellow CardA. Mrynskiy
Foul
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90'+1 FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 5Off: V. Dadason · On: Munashe Garananga
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90'+2 Kairat Almaty Card · Yellow CardErkin Tapalov
Foul
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90' Kairat Almaty Goal · Normal GoalO. Baybek · Assist: G. Zaria
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Copenhagen | Kairat Almaty |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 19 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 78% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 13 |
| Corners | 5 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 464 | 413 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 4 |
| xG | 3.27 | 1.88 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 6 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goals Prevented | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 375 | 323 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 8 |
| Saves | 2 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point came when J. Larsson converted a penalty at 59 minutes, giving FC Copenhagen an important two-goal cushion.
- ▸ Despite the late goals from Kairat Almaty in the 81st and 90th minute, FC Copenhagen's early lead was too significant to overcome.