Soccer
July 29, 2026 · 9:40 a.m.
An unforgettable first match kept both teams in the running for a spot in European competition (Photo: fcpolissya, Facebook)
Key Match Information
On Wednesday, July 29, Zhytomyr’s “Polissya” will play the second leg against “Copenhagen” in the second qualifying round of the Conference League playoffs. A loss in this match will end the European campaign for the Ukrainian team.
The match will kick off at 8:00 p.m. at Parken Stadium in the Danish capital. Czech referee Marek Radina has been appointed to officiate the match, and he will be assisted by linesmen Kamil Hajek and Petr Kotalik, along with reserve referee Daniel Vokoun. VAR will not be used in this match.
How the teams have performed in recent matches
The Ukrainian Premier League doesn’t start until this weekend, so Polissya hasn’t played any official matches. Ruslan Rotan’s team also hasn’t played any friendly matches.
Copenhagen has already begun the Danish league between its matches against Polissya. In their opening match, they defeated league newcomer Lyngby 3–2, even though they fielded a mostly reserve lineup that faced some challenges.
These facts, combined with how the first match against Polissya unfolded, give Ukrainian fans hope for a positive result.
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