KuPS 1-0 Shamrock Rovers result, stats and report

Shamrock Rovers were eliminated from the UEFA Europa Conference League after a Roberto Lopes own goal gave KuPS a 1-0 win in Kuopio, with Rovers collecting four yellow cards in a second half that fell apart completely.

Shamrock Rovers dominated the statistics but could not hold on for a home win, as KuPS equalised in the 85th minute to take a point from Tallaght. Sophie Hargreaves breaks down the patterns that shaped the result.

Universitatea Craiova came from behind to beat KuPS 2-1 in their Europa League qualifier, with a second-half double overturning a fifth-minute sucker punch from the Finnish visitors.

Egnatia Rrogozhinë dismantled Shamrock Rovers 5-1 in Albania, scoring four times before half-time to end any hope of a Rovers comeback in this Europa League qualifier.

KuPS produced a spirited second-half response to equalise against Universitatea Craiova in Kuopio, but a 1-1 draw leaves both sides with plenty to play for in the second leg of this UEFA Europa League qualifier.

Shamrock Rovers travel to Kuopio on Thursday 27 August with serious questions about their form on the road. Connor Maguire gives his verdict on a tie where neither side has shown they can keep a clean sheet.

Shamrock Rovers travel to Albania holding a 3-1 lead from the first leg. Sophie Hargreaves breaks down the structural patterns, the tactical matchup, and where the game will be decided.

Universitatea Craiova take on KuPS at home on Thursday evening with the tie perfectly poised after a 1-1 draw in Finland. Marcus Vale breaks down the shape, the underlying numbers, and where the value lies.