Match Summary · Football · International Clubs · UEFA Champions League · Kuopion Palloseura · FK Vardar Skopje · Azer Omeragikj · Goran Zakaric · Bob Nii Armah
| Metric | Kuopion Palloseura | FK Vardar Skopje |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 14 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Corners | 12 | 6 |
| Fouls | 8 | 20 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 4 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Goalkeeper saves | 1 | 5 |
The score stayed level through a cagey first half, but the temperature rose with bookings for Akseli Puukko in the 23rd minute, Gerson Rodrigues at 43:43 and Valentin Gasc five seconds later. Kuopion Palloseura changed things at the break by sending on Saku Savolainen for Puukko, then added Piotr Parzyszek and Saikou Touray before the hour as the home side searched for control.
FK Vardar Skopje found the breakthrough on 58:24 when Omeragikj scored, and the goal stood after a VAR check just past the hour. Two away substitutions followed at 74, while Ediz Spahiu went into the book at 86:28. The next big turn came at 89:17 when VAR awarded a penalty, and Zakaric converted on 90 minutes to put Vardar firmly in command. Extra time brought more twists: Bob Nii Armah struck at 99:47 from Clinton Antwi's assist, but Ian Lucas Puleio Araya answered at 101:24 with Zakaric supplying the pass. Those moments settled the match and shaped the final stats and summary.