The match, which kicked off at 19.45 TSI at Tammela Stadium, is being officiated by Ishmael Barbara from the Malta Football Association. Barbara is assisted by Luke Portelli and Duncan Spencer from the same country.
The burgundy-blues, who were eliminated from the UEFA Europa League play-off round after 1-0 and 4-0 defeats to Hungary's Ferencvaros and are continuing their journey in the UEFA Conference League, want to start the league phase with a victory.
HERE ARE THE STARTING XI'S
KuPS Kuopio: Kreidl, Puukko, Nuhu, Lötjönen, Kujasalo, Pasanen, Pennanen, Lutumba, Eskesen, Armah, Parzyszek.
Trabzonspor: Onana, Ozan, Samet, Cenk, Pina, Mendy, Melih, Salah, Bouchouari, Aral, Onuachu
RISING FORM UNDER REIS
Trabzonspor has achieved a rising form in the Süper Lig under the management of head coach Thomas Reis.
The Black Sea team, which defeated Galatasaray 4-0 at home and Samsunspor 3-0 away under Reis, wants to win the KuPS Kuopio match to secure a third consecutive victory in official competitions.
AIMING TO END THE POOR RUN IN EUROPE
The Black Sea team, which will play its first European cup match under the German coach, will also try to end its winless streak.
The burgundy-blues, who last won 1-0 at home against Slovakia's Ruzomberok in the UEFA Europa League 2nd qualifying round on August 1, 2024, have failed to secure a win in the 6 matches they have played in Europe since then, recording 4 defeats and 2 draws.
LIVE COMMENTARY
KuPS 0-1 Trabzonspor
3' GOAL Trabzonspor takes a 1-0 lead at the start of the match with Onuachu! Our representative Trabzonspor started the match with a goal! Onuachu found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper following a pass from Salah behind the defense and sent the ball into the net.
1' The first whistle has blown in the match.
News Source: 12punto
