KuPS 1-1 Universitatea Craiova result, stats and report

Universitatea Craiova generated twice the shots and nearly double the dangerous attacks of their visitors, yet a first-half equaliser was all they had to show for it. Ararat-Armenia defended their way to a valuable away point.

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.

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.

Levski Sofia scored twice in the opening sixteen minutes and looked to be cruising, but Universitatea Craiova pulled level by the 48th minute in a match that revealed as much about preparation as it did about resilience.

Ararat-Armenia host Universitatea Craiova in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 27 August, and the numbers tell a fascinating story. One team is unbeaten at home. The other hasn't won away in three attempts. Jay Thompson breaks it all down.

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.

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.