Key Takeaways:
- Copenhagen secured a 3:2 home victory over Kairat for their first win in the Champions League
- Viktor Dadason, Jordan Larsson (penalty), and Robert found the net for the Danish champions
- Kairat fought back in the closing stages, but remain at 1 point and winless after five rounds
Match Summary and Key Moments
Copenhagen celebrated their debut win in the main phase of the Champions League, prevailing 3:2 against Kairat in a captivating match held on home turf as part of the competition’s fifth round. The Danish side established dominance in the first half, crafting the more promising attacks before breaking the deadlock on 26 minutes via a Viktor Dadason header.
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FC Copenhagen 3–2 Kairat Almaty
Despite trailing 3–0, Kairat showed character and fought back with determination.
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The tempo shifted after the interval with a far more even contest and four additional goals shared between the sides. A handball by Damir Kasabulat resulted in a penalty for Copenhagen in the 59th minute, which Jordan Larsson duly dispatched to double the advantage. Copenhagen extended their lead even further in the 73rd minute when Robert struck from distance, his effort finding the net following a deflection.
Kairat’s Late Surge
Despite trailing by three goals, Kairat mounted a spirited response in the final period of the match. In the 81st minute, Dastan Satpayev capitalised on an error by the Copenhagen goalkeeper, stealing the ball and reducing the deficit. Substitute Olzhas Baybek added a second for the visitors in the dying moments of regular time. However, the comeback ultimately fell short, and Kairat were unable to salvage a point.
Statistical Overview
| Team | Goals | Scorers | Points (after 5 rounds) | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen | 3 | Dadason (26’), Larsson (59’, pen.), Robert (73’) | 4 | 29th |
| Kairat | 2 | Satpayev (81’), Baybek (90’) | 1 | Below 29th (exact not specified) |
Standings Impact
With this outcome, Copenhagen have climbed to 29th place in the group on 4 points from five matches. Kairat, meanwhile, remain on 1 point, still seeking their first Champions League win of the campaign.
