UEFA Europa Conference League: Group Stage Kicks Off with Goals Galore
The UEFA Europa Conference League group stage got underway on Thursday, delivering drama and goals right from the start. Out of all the opening round fixtures, only two ended in a draw — a testament to the attacking intent and fierce competition on display across Europe.
The most emphatic result came from Bosnia and Herzegovina, where HŠK Zrinjski Mostar demolished Lincoln Red Imps of Gibraltar with a dominant performance in front of their home fans. It was a statement win that not only boosted morale but also sent a clear message to their group rivals.
Meanwhile, it was a mixed night for Ukrainian football. Shakhtar Donetsk managed to secure 11th place in the overall standings after a solid performance, while Dynamo Kyiv struggled to make an impact, languishing in 29th position following the first round of fixtures.
2025-26, Conference League
Day : 2025-10-02
"Aberdeen" - "Shakhtar" 2:3 (1:1)
Goals : Karlsson J., 8 (penalty) (1:0); Nazaryna, 38 (1:1); Lucas Ferreira, 54 (1:2); Pedrinho A., 59 (1:3); Devlin N., 69 (2:3)
Yellow Cards : Karlsson J. 48; Lazetić 67; Nilsen S. 70; Devlin N. 74 - Pedrinho A. 20; Matviyenko 67; Riznyk D. 89; Vinicius Т. 92
"Sparta Prague" - "Shamrock Rovers" 4:1 (2:0)
Goals : Sadílek L., 33 (1:0); Suchomel, 44 (2:0); Sørensen As., 50 (3:0); Mândroiu, 82 (3:1); Haraslin, 90 (4:1)
Yellow Cards : Mannsverk 6; Rrahmani Al. 36; Ševínský 81 - Gaffney 15; Grant D. 61; Cleary 72; Burke 90
"AEK Larnaca" - "AZ Alkmaar" 4:0 (1:0)
Goals : Rubio W., 25 (1:0); Bajić, 54 (2:0); Ivanovic D., 73 (3:0); Rohdén, 83 (4:0)
Yellow Cards : Miličević Hrvoje 27 - Goes 33; Patati 33; Chavez Mateo 68
Red cards : - Penetra 2'
"Dynamo" - "Crystal Palace" 0:2 (0:1)
Goals : Muñoz D., 31 (0:1); Nketiah, 58 (0:2)
Yellow Cards : Thiare 33 - Hughes W. 38; Sosa B. 74, 76
Red cards : - Sosa B. 76'
"Lausanne-Sport" - "Breiðablik" 3:0 (3:0)
Goals : Lekweiry, 7 (1:0); Bair T., 11 (2:0); Diakite G., 33 (3:0)
Yellow Cards : Beloko 70 - Steindorsson 39
"FC Noah" - "HNK Rijeka" 1:0 (1:0)
Goals : Mulahusejnovic, 6 (1:0)
Yellow Cards : Sangaré G. 71 - Menalo 44; Husic 86; Petrovic De. 86
Red cards : - Jankovic N. 29'
"Fiorentina" - "Sigma" 2:0 (1:0)
Goals : Piccoli R., 27 (1:0); Ndour, 90 (2:0)
Yellow Cards : Fagioli 25; Ndour 62; de Gea 84 - Kostadinov T. 64
"Zrinjski" - "Lincoln Red Imps" 5:0 (3:0)
Goals : Bilbija, 12 (1:0); Dujmovic, 22 (2:0); Jakovljević, 40 (3:0); Damașcan, 69 (4:0); Mikić, 85 (5:0)
Yellow Cards : Abramović 52; Djurasek 53; Damașcan 88 - Dabo 29; Torilla 38
"Jagiellonia" - "Ħamrun Spartans" 1:0 (0:0)
Goals : Imaz, 57 (1:0)
Yellow Cards : Pululu 54; Wdowik 90 - Polito 51; Ederson 54
Red cards : - Mbong J. 62'
"KuPS" - "Drita" 1:1 (0:0)
Goals : Parzyszek, 74 (1:0); Dabiqaj, 80 (1:1)
Yellow Cards : Arifi 70; Pennanen P. 83; Cissé Ib. 90 -
"Lech" - "Rapid Wien" 4:1 (3:0)
Goals : Palma, 13 (1:0); Ishak, 21 (2:0); Ismaheel, 45 (3:0); Radulovic A., 64 (3:1); Bengtsson L., 77 (4:1)
Yellow Cards : Pereira J.V. 84; Ouma 88; Fiabema 90 - Ndzie 87
"Legia" - "Samsunspor" 0:1 (0:1)
Goals : Musaba, 10 (0:1); Rajovic, 80 (1:1)
Yellow Cards : Augustyniak 24; Pankov 90 - Yüksel C. 20; Borevković 90; Çift 90
"NK Celje" - "AEK Athens" 3:1 (1:1)
Goals : Kutesa, 7 (0:1); Kovacevic Fr., 34 (1:1); Kovacevic Fr., 55 (2:1); Kovacevic Fr., 80 (3:1)
Yellow Cards : Hrka 71; Lisakovich V. 77; Kovacevic Fr. 81 - Strakosha 18; Marin R. 53; Rota 64; Mantalos 74
"Omonia" - "Mainz 05" 0:1 (0:0)
Goals : Amiri N., 75 (penalty) (0:1)
Yellow Cards : Agouzoul 73 - Nordin 49
"Raków" - "Universitatea Craiova" 2:0 (0:0)
Goals : Pienko, 47 (1:0); Repka, 80 (2:0)
Yellow Cards : Ameyaw 55 - Mora Car. 26; Bancu 66
Red cards : - Screciu 53'
"Rayo Vallecano" - "Shkendija" 2:0 (2:0)
Goals : López U., 28 (1:0); Pérez Fr., 31 (2:0)
Yellow Cards : Vertrouwd Jozhua 35 - Ramadani R. 77; Krstevski 83
"Shelbourne" - "BK Häcken" 0:0
Yellow Cards : Norris J. 90 - Dahbo 85; Helander 89
"Slovan B" - "Strasbourg" 1:2 (0:2)
Goals : Yirajang, 26 (own goal) (0:1); Ouattara G., 41 (0:2); Ibrahim R-m, 64 (1:2)
Yellow Cards : Tolic 53 - Amo-Ameyaw 49; Doué G. 70; Paez 87
