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FC Copenhagen edges Kilmarnock with late brace
Copenhagen, Denmark – FC Copenhagen secured a 2-0 victory over Kilmarnock in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League play-off tie at Parken Stadium. The match was dominated by the Danes, who controlled possession and created numerous chances.
The first half was characterized by Kilmarnock’s defensive discipline, holding off FC Copenhagen’s attacks. The match was punctuated by a yellow card for D. Vavro in the 17th minute for the home team. However, FC Copenhagen’s dominance was reflected in the statistics, with 78% possession and 22 shots, although only three were on target.
The second half followed a similar pattern, with FC Copenhagen constantly pressing for the goal. In the 60th minute, K. Diks was booked, as was J. Wright of Kilmarnock. Kilmarnock responded with a change in the 66th minute, followed by a flurry of substitutions between the 71st and 72nd minute, in an attempt to change the course of the match.
Finally, the Danes’ pressure yielded results. In the 77th minute, K. Diks scored the opening goal from the penalty spot, following a foul in the box. M. Elyounoussi also picked up a yellow card in the 80th minute.
In the 90th minute, R. Falk scored the second goal for FC Copenhagen, sealing victory for the home side. The match was marred by yellow cards, with three for each team, but no reds.
FC Copenhagen takes a comfortable two-goal lead into the second leg in Kilmarnock, which takes place next week.
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Substitutions fc copenhagen: at minute 39 Gabriel Pereira came in and B. Meling went out., at minute 57 M. Mattsson came in and V. Froholdt went out., at minute 85 Robert came in and E. Achouri went out.
Substitutions kilmarnock: at minute 66 R. Deas came in and J. Wright went out., at minute 71 O. Bainbridge came in and J. Burroughs went out., at minute 72 D. Armstrong came in and M. Kennedy went out., at minute 72 B. Wales came in and K. Vassell went out., at minute 87 I. Cameron came in and M. Watkins went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FC Copenhagen
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Kilmarnock
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