UCL: FC Copenhagen vs Kairat Almaty match report and highlights

Kairat Almaty fight back falls short as Copenhagen claim vital UCL points

FC Copenhagen beat Kairat Almaty 3-2 in UEFA Champions League, securing first win of the season.

Copenhagen secured the win in the 73rd minute when Robert's deflected strike found the bottom corner...

FC Copenhagen secured their first Champions League win this season, beating Kairat Almaty 3-2 in a thrilling match at Parken Stadium. The victory ends their three-match losing streak in the competition and keeps their knockout stage hopes alive.

Copenhagen dominated the game initially, but Kairat Almaty mounted a late comeback, scoring two goals in the final 10 minutes. Despite this, Copenhagen held on to secure the win, with their next match against Bayern Munich being a tough test.

In the first half, the home side was more dominant, with Gabriel Pereira and Lukas Lerager missing chances to score. Kairat also had opportunities, including Edmilson’s close-range volley and Dastan Satpaev’s long-range shot.

The teams were evenly matched, but Kairat's chances were notable, given their previous struggles in the UCL league phase. Despite their efforts, the score remained goalless at halftime.

FC Copenhagen controlled the game's tempo and scored the opening goal midway through the first half. Viktor Dadason, the UCL's third-youngest goalscorer, headed home after Temirlan Anarbekov saved Robert Silva's shot. Copenhagen had chances to extend their lead, but Anarbekov made crucial saves, including one on Dadason's reaction shot after Viktor Claesson's strike was spilled by the goalkeeper.

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The second half started slowly, but the game suddenly came alive in the opening 10 minutes. Kairat had a great chance to equalize, with Yerkin Tapalov's stunning volley hitting the woodwork, followed by Junnosuke Suzuki's shot saved by Dominik Kotarski. Copenhagen then got a chance to extend their lead when Damir Kassabulat handled Jordan Larsson's cross, resulting in a penalty. Larsson scored from the spot, shooting into the top corner to give Copenhagen a 2-0 lead.

Copenhagen secured the win in the 73rd minute when Robert's deflected strike found the bottom corner. However, Kairat Almaty mounted a late comeback, with 17-year-old Dastan Satpaev scoring to take the youngest UCL goalscorer standings spot from Viktor Dadason. Satpaev tapped into an empty net after Dominik Kotarski's mistake.

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FC Copenhagen's nerves were tested in the final minutes as substitute Olzhas Baybek scored in the 90th minute, but they managed to hold on for a 3-2 win over Kairat Almaty. This thrilling victory marks Copenhagen's third win in 17 league phase/group stage matches, giving them a much-needed boost in their UCL journey.

The win breathes new life into Copenhagen's campaign, while Kairat Almaty faces an uphill battle with just one point from their matches. Copenhagen's teenager Viktor Dadason scored the opener, and Jordan Larsson netted a penalty, but Kairat's late goals made it a nail-biter.