Match report
KuPS Secures 2-1 Victory Over Rīgas FS in Europa League
Rīgas FS
1–2
FT
KuPS
Aug 6, 2025
KuPS emerged victorious in their UEFA Europa League match against Rīgas FS on August 6th. The Finnish side capitalized early with goals from Jaakko Oksanen and M. Toure, before a late consolation goal by B. Diedhiou for the home team could not prevent KuPS from securing all three points.
Key Facts
- • KuPS scored two early goals through Jaakko Oksanen (14') and M. Toure (24').
- • Rīgas FS managed to score a consolation goal by B. Diedhiou in the 61st minute.
- • S. Panic of Rīgas FS received a yellow card at 13th minute, followed by another for D. Lemajic (39') and D. Ikaunieks (59').
- • Several substitutions were made during the game with notable ones including P. Mares coming on for S. Rakic in Rīgas FS.
Lineups
Rīgas FS
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 35 M. Maric (G)
- 11 R. Savalnieks (D)
- 4 R. Veips (D)
- 21 E. Stuglis (D)
- 25 P. Mares (D)
- 26 S. Panic (M)
- 30 H. Njie (D)
- 18 D. Zelenkovs (M)
- 37 T. Wouter (M)
- 70 M. Talla (M)
- 22 D. Lemajic (F)
Substitutes
- 13 S. Vilkovs
- 16 J. Nerugals
- 2 A. Filipovic
- 9 D. Ikaunieks
- 32 Facu
- 43 Z. Lipuscek
- 49 M. Kigurs
- 71 B. Diedhiou
- 77 J. Porsan Clemente
- 81 S. Rakic
KuPS
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Kreidl (G)
- 24 B. Armah (D)
- 15 I. Cisse (D)
- 16 S. Miettinen (D)
- 6 S. Savolainen (D)
- 13 J. Oksanen (M)
- 10 D. Arifi (M)
- 34 O. Ruoppi (M)
- 7 J. Voutilainen (M)
- 8 P. Pennanen (M)
- 20 M. Toure (F)
Substitutes
- 12 A. Hakala
- 9 P. Parzyszek
- 11 A. Sadiku
- 14 S. Pasanen
- 17 A. Heinonen
- 21 J. Luyeye-Lutumba
- 23 A. Lotjonen
- 28 S. Seidu
- 32 R. Tikkanen
Timeline
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13' Rīgas FS Card · Yellow CardS. Panic
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14' KuPS Goal · Normal GoalJaakko Oksanen
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24' KuPS Goal · Normal GoalM. Toure
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32' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Mares · On: S. Rakic
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39' Rīgas FS Card · Yellow CardD. Lemajic
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46' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Lemajic · On: D. Ikaunieks
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50' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Wouter · On: B. Diedhiou
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59' Rīgas FS Card · Yellow CardD. Ikaunieks
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61' Rīgas FS Goal · Normal GoalB. Diedhiou · Assist: D. Zelenkovs
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69' KuPS subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Pennanen · On: P. Parzyszek
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69' KuPS subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Voutilainen · On: S. Pasanen
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77' Rīgas FS subst · Substitution 4Off: Unknown player · On: M. Kigurs
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90'+1 KuPS subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Toure · On: J. Luyeye-Lutumba
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90'+1 KuPS subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Arifi · On: S. Seidu
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90'+4 KuPS subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Ruoppi · On: A. Lotjonen
Match Stats
| Stat | Rīgas FS | KuPS |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ KuPS took control of the match early, scoring two goals within 10 minutes to establish a significant lead.
- ▸ Despite conceding two quick goals, Rīgas FS rallied and scored late through B. Diedhiou but could not overturn the deficit.