KuPS 2-3 Vardar 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.

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.

Riga produced a stunning second-half and extra-time turnaround to beat Vardar 5-2 in the UEFA Europa Conference League, scoring four goals after the 87th minute to advance. Vardar led twice but simply could not compete with Riga's relentless attacking pressure.

Sabah came to Finland and did exactly what their recent form suggested they would, winning 2-0 through two second-half goals to complete back-to-back victories over KuPS in UEFA Champions League qualifying. The scoreline was clean, but the story behind it rewards a closer look.

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.