Match report
KuPS Defeats FC Vitebsk 2–0 in UEFA Europa League
KuPS
2–0
FT
FC Vitebsk
Jul 11, 2019
KuPS stuns FC Vitebsk with a convincing 2–0 victory in their UEFA Europa League match. The Finnish club capitalized on key moments, with goals from Leandro Murillo and Rangel, ensuring a strong start in the competition. Despite a flurry of yellow cards and substitutions, KuPS maintained their composure and held off any potential FC Vitebsk comeback.
Key Facts
- • Final score: KuPS 2–0 FC Vitebsk
- • Leandro Murillo scored the first goal at minute 61
- • Rangel netted the second goal at minute 74
- • FC Vitebsk had two yellow cards, both before KuPS scored
- • KuPS also received two yellow cards during the match
- • Several substitutions were made by both teams, notably KuPS replacing Issa Thiaw and Rangel with substitutes
Lineups
KuPS
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Otso Virtanen (G)
- 2 Kalle Taimi (D)
- 15 Babacar Diallo (D)
- 33 Vinko Soldo (D)
- 13 Luis Murillo (D)
- 20 Ville Saxman (M)
- 3 Reuben Ayarna (M)
- 23 Issa Thiaw (M)
- 11 Ilmari Niskanen (M)
- 9 Rangel (F)
- 8 Petteri Pennanen (M)
Substitutes
- 16 Miika Töyräs
- 17 Tabi Manga
- 25 Tommi Jyry
- 28 Jiri Nissinen
- 10 Ats Purje
- 6 Saku Savolainen
- 7 Ariel Ngueukam
FC Vitebsk
Formation: 4-5-1
Starting XI
- 1 Dmitri Gushchenko (G)
- 17 Daniil Chalov (D)
- 13 Akaki Khubutia (D)
- 25 Oleg Karamushka (D)
- 35 Nikolay Zolotov (D)
- 4 Artem Skitov (D)
- 10 Mikhail Kozlov (D)
- 5 Wanderson (D)
- 29 Artem Stargorodsky (M)
- 7 Kirill Pechenin (D)
- 18 Maksym Feshchuk (F)
Substitutes
- 73 Vladimir Zhurov
- 12 Evgeni Klopotskiy
- 11 Anton Matveenko
- 28 Vladislav Ryzhkov
- 8 Yan Mosesov
- 19 Vladislav Fedosov
- 20 Sergey Volkov
Timeline
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47' FC Vitebsk Card · Yellow CardUnknown player
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59' FC Vitebsk Card · Yellow CardUnknown player
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59' FC Vitebsk subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Stargorodskiy · On: A. Matveenko
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61' KuPS Goal · Normal GoalL. Murillo
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65' KuPS Card · Yellow CardRangel
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68' KuPS Card · Yellow CardIssa Thiaw
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72' KuPS subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Niskanen · On: S. Savolainen
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74' KuPS Goal · Normal GoalRangel
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77' KuPS subst · Substitution 2Off: Issa Thiaw · On: T. Jyry
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86' KuPS subst · Substitution 3Off: Rangel · On: A. Ngueukam
Match Stats
| Stat | KuPS | FC Vitebsk |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 9 | 3 |
| Corners | 9 | 4 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 1 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Leandro Murillo's goal in the 61st minute gave KuPS the lead and shifted momentum in their favor
- ▸ Rangel's second goal at 74 minutes sealed the victory for KuPS, effectively ending FC Vitebsk's chances