KuPS 1-1 Universitatea Craiova: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
Europa League · Thursday 6 August 2026 · Savon Sanomat Areena, Kuopio · referee O. Berka · full time
Full time: KuPS 1-1 Universitatea Craiova
KuPS and Universitatea Craiova drew 1-1 in Europa League on Thursday 6 August 2026 at Savon Sanomat Areena. The goals: Ștefan Baiaram 39', Jaime Moreno 72'.
How the match unfolded
The opening goal came in the 39th minute: Ștefan Baiaram for Universitatea Craiova, set up by Adrian Rus. KuPS levelled at 1-1 in the 72nd minute through Jaime Moreno, set up by Tommi Jyry.
It was 0-1 at half-time, and the second half changed the result.
The referee, O. Berka, showed 3 yellow cards: 2 to KuPS and 1 to Universitatea Craiova.
KuPS: M. Nuutinen, 4-2-3-1 · Universitatea Craiova: F. Amaral Rino Coelho, 3-4-3.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
KuPS had 2 shots on target, Universitatea Craiova 3.
KuPS had 53% of the ball.
KuPS vs Universitatea Craiova: the match in numbers
| KuPS | Match statistics | Universitatea Craiova |
|---|---|---|
| 53% | Ball possession | 47% |
| 4 | Total shots | 7 |
| 2 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 6 | Corners | 2 |
| 19 | Fouls | 15 |
| 7 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Ștefan Baiaram (Universitatea Craiova), rated 6.9 by Sportmonks, with 1 goal.
KuPS
- Jaime Moreno 6.8 1 goal
- Saku Savolainen 6.5
- Arttu Heinonen 6.5
- Calvin Kabuye 6.5
- Piotr Parzyszek 6.5
Universitatea Craiova
- Ștefan Baiaram 6.9 1 goal
- Steven Nsimba 6.5
- Heri Tavares 6.5
- Alexandru Cicâldău 6.5
- Assad Al-Hamlawi 6.5
The lowest-rated starter was Laurențiu Popescu at 6.1. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- KuPS: Sporting Braga vs KuPS Thursday 26 November 2026 · Europa Conference League
- Universitatea Craiova: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Universitatea Craiova Thursday 26 November 2026 · Europa Conference League
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Questions about KuPS vs Universitatea Craiova
What was the score in KuPS vs Universitatea Craiova?
KuPS 1-1 Universitatea Craiova (half-time 0-1), Europa League, Thursday 6 August 2026.
Who scored in KuPS vs Universitatea Craiova?
Ștefan Baiaram 39', Jaime Moreno 72'.
Did Moneyball predict KuPS vs Universitatea Craiova correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in KuPS vs Universitatea Craiova?
Ștefan Baiaram, rated 6.9 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed KuPS vs Universitatea Craiova?
O. Berka.
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