UECL: KuPS and Lausanne Share Spoils in 0-0 Conference League Draw

Lausanne held to 0-0 draw by KuPS in UEFA Conference League

KuPS and Lausanne played out a 0-0 draw, keeping both teams in contention for Conference League progression.

Draw keeps KuPS and Lausanne in contention to progress in Conference League... 

Lausanne were held to a drab 0-0 draw by KuPS in the UEFA Conference League (UECL) at the Tammelan Stadion, leaving Les Bleu et Blanc without a win in any of their last three UECL matches (D2, L1).

KuPS have made a phenomenal start to this season's league phase, losing just one of their opening four UECL matches (W1, D2), with the loss coming in their last outing in this tournament in a narrow 1-0 defeat to 

The Finnish side took control of the game early on, dominating possession and trying to carve open Lausanne, however, there was little quality on show in the attacking thor from either side.

The visitors had a good opportunity to take the lead after 24 minutes, when the ball found its way to Beyatt Lekoueiry on the edge of the penalty area, but he was unable to find the target with his low drilled effort from the edge of the penalty area going just wide of the left post. 

The first 40 minutes saw plenty of shots, but the first on target came from Nathan Butler-Oyedeji in the 41st minute, with Johannes Kreidl making an easy save.

Lausanne created the game's best chance three minutes into the second half, but Thelonius Bair's header went over after Gabriel Sigua's cross.

Kreidl was called into action again after 65 minutes, as he denied Butler-Oyedeji for a second time with another smart save, pushing the Englishman’s shot from the edge of the box away from the bottom left corner.

Lausanne looked the more likely side to find an opener as the game went on, having a multitude of shots on goal but ultimately struggling to test Kreidl.

Piotr Parzyszek had a great chance to steal all three points for the hosts with just four minutes remaining, but the striker’s effort was saved brilliantly by Karlo Letica to deny the Polish forward

The draw leaves Lausanne 16th in the UECL table. KuPS missed a chance to climb into playoff positions and now face Crystal Palace needing a result to advance.