Universitatea Craiova 2-1 KuPS: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
Europa League · Thursday 13 August 2026 · Stadionul Ion Oblemenco (Craiova), Craiova · referee N. Minaković · full time
Full time: Universitatea Craiova 2-1 KuPS
Universitatea Craiova 2-1 KuPS: Universitatea Craiova took the points in Europa League on Thursday 13 August 2026 at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco (Craiova). The goals: Valentín Gasc 5', Steven Nsimba 43', Carlos Mora 63'.
How Universitatea Craiova won it
KuPS struck first through Valentín Gasc in the 5th minute, set up by Tommi Jyry. Universitatea Craiova levelled at 1-1 in the 43rd minute through Steven Nsimba from the penalty spot. Universitatea Craiova turned it round: Carlos Mora made it 2-1 in the 63rd minute, set up by Assad Al-Hamlawi.
It was 1-1 at half-time, and the second half changed the result.
The lead changed hands once.
The referee, N. Minaković, showed 5 yellow cards: 2 to Universitatea Craiova and 3 to KuPS.
Universitatea Craiova: F. Amaral Rino Coelho, 3-4-3 · KuPS: M. Nuutinen, 4-2-3-1.
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
Universitatea Craiova had 7 shots on target, KuPS 2.
Universitatea Craiova had 52% of the ball and turned it into the win.
Where the two sides stood before this match
Universitatea Craiova came into it with 4 Europa League matches played, scoring 1.0 and conceding 1.0 a match, with 0.37 expected goals for and – against, and had won 25% of their matches.
KuPS came into it with 2 Europa League matches played, scoring 1.0 and conceding 1.5 a match, and had won 0% of their matches.
Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS: the match in numbers
| Universitatea Craiova | Match statistics | KuPS |
|---|---|---|
| 52% | Ball possession | 48% |
| 17 | Total shots | 4 |
| 7 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 8 | Corners | 0 |
| 11 | Fouls | 20 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 1 | Saves | 4 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 3 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Steven Nsimba (Universitatea Craiova), rated 6.7 by Sportmonks, with 1 goal.
Universitatea Craiova
- Steven Nsimba 6.7 1 goal
- Assad Al-Hamlawi 6.6 1 assist
- Carlos Mora 6.6 1 goal
- Tudor Băluță 6.5
- Monday Etim 6.5
KuPS
- Saku Savolainen 6.5
- Piotr Parzyszek 6.5
- Joslyn Luyeye-Lutumba 6.5
- Valentín Gasc 6.5 1 goal
- Jaime Moreno 6.4
The lowest-rated starter was Johannes Kreidl at 5.9. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- Universitatea Craiova: Universitatea Craiova vs Getafe Thursday 15 October 2026 · Europa Conference League
- KuPS: KuPS vs Trabzonspor Thursday 15 October 2026 · Europa Conference League
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Questions about Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS
What was the score in Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS?
Universitatea Craiova 2-1 KuPS (half-time 1-1), Europa League, Thursday 13 August 2026.
Who scored in Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS?
Valentín Gasc 5', Steven Nsimba 43', Carlos Mora 63'.
Did Moneyball predict Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS 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 Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS?
Steven Nsimba, rated 6.7 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Universitatea Craiova vs KuPS?
N. Minaković.
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