Result of the International Europa Conference League match played on 15 Oct 2026, with line-ups, match statistics, form and head to head.
15/10/2026 16:45
3-2 (1-1)
Status: FIN| 16 | David Von BallmoosGoalkeeper | |
| 6 | Antonios PapadopoulosDefence | |
| 17 | Lars Lukas MaiDefence | |
| 3 | Hannes DelcroixDefence | |
| 2 | Behruzjon KarimovMidfield | |
| 25 | Uran BislimiMidfield | |
| 8 | Anto GrgicMidfield | |
| 27 | Daniel Dos SantosMidfield | 5.96 |
| 21 | Yanis CimignaniMidfield | |
| 11 | Renato SteffenForward | |
| 9 | Albian AjetiForward | |
| Substitutes | ||
| 4 | Damian Kelvin | |
| 99 | Diego Mina | |
| 26 | Martim Marques | |
| 14 | Ahmed Kendouci | |
| 30 | Dereck Alessandro Moncada Arguijo | |
| 28 | Felix Gebhard | |
| 7 | Ezgjan Alioski | |
| 24 | Elias Pihlstrom | |
| 22 | Beckham Castro | |
| 91 | Kevin Behrens | |
| 1 | Matheus LimaGoalkeeper |
| 45 | Stefan GudeljDefence |
| 60 | Matej GashtarovDefence |
| 3 | Yuta NakayamaDefence |
| 20 | Tomas HandelMidfield |
| 33 | Rade KrunicMidfield |
| 21 | Timi ElsnikMidfield |
| 23 | Mihailo RisticMidfield |
| 22 | Vasilije KostovForward |
| 37 | Vladimir LucicForward |
| 9 | Bamba DiengForward |
| Substitutes | |
| 13 | Milos Veljkovic |
| 77 | Ivan Gutesa |
| 55 | Dimitrije Saric |
| 70 | Muhammed Cham |
| 50 | Radanovic Savo |
| 6 | Mahmudu Bajo |
| 19 | Kim Ye-geon |
| 7 | Marko Arnautovic |
| 27 | Matej Strika |
| 30 | Franklin Tebo |
| 8 | Kristiyan Balov |
| 43% | Possession | 57% |
| 151H 6 · 2H 9 | Total shots | 141H 8 · 2H 6 |
| 51H 2 · 2H 3 | Shots on target | 51H 3 · 2H 2 |
| 61H 2 · 2H 4 | Shots off target | 71H 3 · 2H 4 |
| 41H 2 · 2H 2 | Blocked shots | 21H 2 · 2H 0 |
| 51H 3 · 2H 2 | Corners | 31H 2 · 2H 1 |
| 131H 8 · 2H 5 | Crosses | 111H 5 · 2H 6 |
| 3701H 163 · 2H 207 | Total passes | 4321H 249 · 2H 183 |
| 91H 4 · 2H 5 | Fouls | 91H 5 · 2H 5 |
| 21H 0 · 2H 2 | Offsides | 01H 0 · 2H 0 |
| 111H 5 · 2H 6 | Free kicks | 91H 4 · 2H 5 |
| 131H 7 · 2H 6 | Throw-ins | 81H 3 · 2H 5 |
| 101H 4 · 2H 6 | Goal kicks | 101H 5 · 2H 5 |
| 8 | Tackles | 9 |
| 21H 0 · 2H 2 | Yellow cards | 41H 1 · 2H 3 |
| 01H 0 · 2H 0 | Red cards | 01H 0 · 2H 0 |
| 51H 0 · 2H 5 | Substitutions | 51H 0 · 2H 5 |
| 25' | ⚽ | Albian Ajeti Fc LuganoGoal · assist Renato Steffen | 1-0 |
| 32' | ⚽ | Timi Elsnik Fk Crvena ZvezdaGoal | 1-1 |
| 33' | Vasilije Kostov Fk Crvena ZvezdaYellow card | ||
| Half time 1-1 | |||
| 53' | Renato Steffen Fc LuganoYellow card | ||
| 55' | Lars Lukas Mai Fc LuganoYellow card | ||
| 63' | ⇄ | ▲ Elias Pihlstrom Fc Lugano▼ Renato Steffen | |
| 63' | ⇄ | ▲ Kevin Behrens Fc Lugano▼ Albian Ajeti | |
| 64' | ⇄ | ▲ Muhammed Cham Fk Crvena Zvezda▼ Tomas Handel | |
| 67' | ⚽ | Rade Krunic Fk Crvena ZvezdaGoal · assist Muhammed Cham | 1-2 |
| 74' | ⇄ | ▲ Dereck Alessandro Moncada Arguijo Fc Lugano▼ Behruzjon Karimov | |
| 75' | ⇄ | ▲ Matej Strika Fk Crvena Zvezda▼ Mihailo Ristic | |
| 75' | ⇄ | ▲ Kristiyan Balov Fk Crvena Zvezda▼ Vladimir Lucic | |
| 79' | ⇄ | ▲ Beckham Castro Fc Lugano▼ Daniel Dos Santos | |
| 80' | ⇄ | ▲ Ezgjan Alioski Fc Lugano▼ Hannes Delcroix | |
| 81' | ⇄ | ▲ Mahmudu Bajo Fk Crvena Zvezda▼ Rade Krunic | |
| 81' | ⇄ | ▲ Marko Arnautovic Fk Crvena Zvezda▼ Bamba Dieng | |
| 82' | Stefan Gudelj Fk Crvena ZvezdaYellow card | ||
| 84' | ⚽ | Dereck Alessandro Moncada Arguijo Fc LuganoGoal | 2-2 |
| 88' | Mahmudu Bajo Fk Crvena ZvezdaYellow card | ||
| 90' | ⚽ | Anto Grgic Fc LuganoGoal (penalty) | 3-2 |
| 90+4' | Matej Gashtarov Fk Crvena ZvezdaYellow card | ||
| 0' | Lugano and Crvena Zvezda start this UEFA Conference League regular season match at 6:45 PM at the AIL Arena. Mattia Croci-Torti sets up the Swiss hosts in a practical 3-5-2 system, instructing Renato Steffen to control the midfield tempo. Lugano carry strong momentum into this game after finishing an unbeaten five-game run through the qualification stages. Albert Riera selects a lively 3-4-2-1 formation for the Serbian team, moving Bamba Dieng up front as their main striker. Neither team has any previous head-to-head advantage, ensuring a completely fresh start for tonight's tactical contest on this fine pitch. |
| 5' | Renato Steffen fires a left-footed shot from 25 yards out in the half-space, but the attempt is deflected and goes wide of the goal. |
| 9' | Anto Grgic takes the corner as Lugano aim to profit from an early set piece. |
| 10' | Matej Gashtarov combines with Timi Elsnik and fires a low, left-footed shot from 25 yards in the half-space, aiming for the bottom left corner, but the keeper stops it. |
| 11' | Matej Gashtarov sets the ball for the corner as Crvena Zvezda aim to capitalize on their attacking play to score the first goal. |
| 11' | Vladimir Lucic gets a pass from Yuta Nakayama in the half-space and hits a low right-footed shot from 25 meters towards the bottom-left corner, but the goalkeeper blocks it. |
| 11' | Vasilije Kostov positions himself to take the corner as Crvena Zvezda send players into the box to keep up their attacking pressure. |
| 12' | Yuta Nakayama attempts a left-footed shot from 25 meters in the center, but his effort goes high over the crossbar. |
| 14' | Anto Grgic prepares to take the set piece as Lugano players move into the penalty area. |
| 14' | Uran Bislimi strikes a right-footed shot from 20 meters in the center, but a deflection sends it wide to the left. |
| 14' | Renato Steffen gets ready to take a corner kick for Lugano, hoping to break the deadlock. |
| 23' | Yanis Cimignani receives a pass from Uran Bislimi on the flank and fires a left-footed shot from 25 meters that goes over and wide of the goal. |
| 25' | GOAL! Albian Ajeti scores with a low left-footed shot from 10 meters out, assisted by Renato Steffen, making it 1-0 to Lugano! |
| 27' | The match stops as the referee calls for a VAR review to assess a potential goal. |
| 27' | The VAR review concludes and the original decision is confirmed, a goal for Lugano. |
| 28' | Antonios Papadopoulos attempts a shot from the center of the pitch 20 meters out, but his effort misses the target. |
| 32' | Timi Elsnik provides Vasilije Kostov with a chance in the middle, but Kostov's right-footed strike from 20 meters is deflected and goes out for a goal kick. |
| 32' | GOAL! Timi Elsnik equalizes for Crvena Zvezda, making it 1-1, by converting Matej Gashtarov's cross with a calm left-footed finish from 10 meters out! Timi Elsnik is on target to level the scores at 1 - 1. |
| 33' | Vasilije Kostov is cautioned by the referee for unsporting behavior with the score level at 1-1. |
| 39' | Timi Elsnik receives a pass from Vladimir Lucic in the half-space and takes a left-footed shot from 25 meters, but it goes over the crossbar. |
| 40' | Stefan Gudelj plays a pass to Timi Elsnik in the center, but his 20-meter left-footed shot is deflected and goes wide. |
| 44' | Albian Ajeti fires a right-footed shot from 15 meters towards the top-left corner, but it is saved. Albian Ajeti of FC Lugano smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though. FC Lugano's Albian Ajeti takes a shot on goal at AIL Arena. But the effort is unsuccessful. FC Lugano's Albian Ajeti is on target but unsuccessful. FC Lugano drives forward and Albian Ajeti gets in a shot. Without netting, however. Albian Ajeti for FC Lugano drives towards goal at AIL Arena. But the finish is unsuccessful. |
| 45+1' | Bamba Dieng receives the ball from Yuta Nakayama and strikes with his left foot from 20 meters, but the shot goes high over the crossbar. FK Crvena Zvezda Belgrade's Bamba Dieng takes a shot but it does not hit the target. FK Crvena Zvezda Belgrade are attacking but Bamba Dieng's shot is wide of the goal. Bamba Dieng for FK Crvena Zvezda Belgrade gets in a shot but it does not hit the target. |
| 45+1' | Timi Elsnik quickly equalized Albian Ajeti's opening goal to make the score 1-1 as the half-time whistle sounds at the AIL Arena. Crvena Zvezda took control of the game heading into the break, using the central areas where Elsnik and Matej Gashtarov repeatedly created dangerous chances. Lugano manager Mattia Croci-Torti needs to change his defensive setup to stop this central pressure, while Albert Riera will surely encourage his team to keep up their strong attacking play. |
| 46' | We are back underway at the AIL Arena for the second half! The match restarts with the score tied at 1-1 after an exciting first 45 minutes. Lugano took the lead through Albian Ajeti's precise finish, only for Timi Elsnik to equalize for Crvena Zvezda shortly after. Neither Mattia Croci-Torti nor Albert Riera have made any substitutions during the break, relying on their starting lineups to make a decisive impact. As the stakes remain high, the upcoming 45 minutes will challenge both teams' determination. Lugano must regain the attacking flow that led to their first goal, relying on Renato Steffen's inventive play. As the first half advanced, the visitors gained more assurance. Crvena Zvezda are likely to aim for an early goal to quiet the home supporters and command this Conference League encounter. |
| 51' | Vladimir Lucic takes Matej Gashtarov's pass in the half-space and fires a left-footed shot from 20 meters, but his attempt goes over the crossbar. |
| 53' | Renato Steffen is cautioned for serious foul play, with Lugano and Crvena Zvezda level at 1-1. |
| 55' | Lars Lukas Mai is given a yellow card for serious foul play, his first caution of the season, as the score remains 1-1. |
| 56' | Mihailo Ristic receives Vladimir Lucic's pass in the half-space and fires a low left-footed shot towards the center of the goal from 25 meters, but it is saved. |
| 63' | Tomas Handel sets up Bamba Dieng in the middle of the box 15 meters out, but the forward's left-footed shot misses the right post. Crvena Zvezda Belgrade launch an attack as Lugano FK defend. The finish is off target, however. |
| 63' | Lugano make a change in attack, with Elias Pihlstrom replacing Renato Steffen. |
| 63' | Lugano make a tactical change in attack, bringing on Kevin Behrens for Albian Ajeti, the goalscorer. |
| 64' | Crvena Zvezda make a tactical substitution, introducing Muhammed Cham for Tomas Handel. |
| 64' | In a Lugano attack, substitute Elias Pihlstrom finds himself in an offside position after misjudging his run behind the defense. |
| 67' | Kevin Behrens connects with Behruzjon Karimov's pass in the center and strikes a right-footed shot from 20 meters, but the attempt is saved. |
| 67' | GOAL! Rade Krunic scores with a precise right-footed shot into the bottom-left corner from 20 meters after combining with Muhammed Cham, giving Crvena Zvezda a 2-1 lead. |
| 71' | Lugano's attacking play is interrupted as Kevin Behrens is caught offside after a misplaced run in the middle of the pitch, approximately 40 meters from goal. |
| 72' | Lugano win a corner kick and surge forward, eager to level the score. |
| 74' | Dereck Alessandro Moncada Arguijo replaces Behruzjon Karimov for Lugano, as the home team look to find an equalizing goal. |
| 74' | Anto Grgic receives a pass from Elias Pihlstrom in the half-space and takes a shot with his right foot from 25 meters out, but his low attempt goes wide of the left post. |
| 75' | Crvena Zvezda make a substitution, bringing on Matej Strika in place of Mihailo Ristic. |
| 75' | Crvena Zvezda bring on Kristiyan Balov to substitute Vladimir Lucic, adding fresh energy to their side to maintain their narrow advantage. |
| 77' | Daniel Dos Santos meets Kevin Behrens' pass in a central area, but his left-footed shot from 15 meters goes high and wide to the left. FC Lugano's Daniel Dos Santos takes a shot but fails to find the target. |
| 79' | Lugano are awarded a free kick in the attacking half-space, around 30 meters from the goal. |
| 79' | Lugano gain a free kick in a promising position in the attacking half-space, 20 meters from goal. |
| 79' | Anto Grgic strikes a right-footed shot from the center of the pitch, 15 meters out, but his effort is deflected off target by the defense. FC Lugano's Anto Grgic misses with an attempt on goal. Anto Grgic for FC Lugano attempts a shot but does not hit the target. |
| 79' | Anto Grgic shoots with his left foot from 15 meters out in a central position, but the ball deflects off a defender and goes off target. |
| 79' | Lugano make an attacking substitution to chase an equalizer, bringing on Beckham David Castro Espinosa for Daniel Dos Santos. |
| 80' | Lugano's next substitution sees Ezgjan Alioski replace Hannes Delcroix. |
| 81' | From 10 meters out, Bamba Dieng takes a left-footed shot but lifts it over the bar after being set up by Muhammed Cham. FK Crvena Zvezda Belgrade's Bamba Dieng takes a shot but fails to find the target. |
| 81' | Mahmudu Bajo is on for Crvena Zvezda, replacing the scorer Rade Krunic. |
| 81' | Marko Arnautovic is introduced for Crvena Zvezda, coming on for Bamba Dieng in attack as they aim to hold onto their lead. |
| 82' | Stefan Gudelj is cautioned for a serious foul as Crvena Zvezda defend their 2-1 lead against Lugano. |
| 83' | Elias Pihlstrom spots a gap in the middle of the final third and takes a shot from 20 meters, but his attempt goes wide of the post. Elias Pihlstrom's strike for FC Lugano goes off target. FC Lugano's Elias Pihlstrom gets a shot away but it goes wide. FC Lugano's Elias Pihlstrom breaks free at AIL Arena. But the strike goes wide of the post. FC Lugano attacks and Elias Pihlstrom takes a shot, but it fails to hit the target. |
| 84' | Dereck Moncada levels the score at 2-2 for Lugano, coolly placing a right-footed shot into the top-left corner from 15 meters after a precise cross by Yanis Cimignani! Goal! Dereck Alessandro Moncada Arguijo levels the match at 2 - 2. |
| 87' | Timi Elsnik receives a pass from Stefan Gudelj in the middle of the final third and strikes with his left foot from 20 meters, but his effort goes wide of the left post. Timi Elsnik of FK Crvena Zvezda Belgrade takes a shot, but it misses the target. |
| 87' | Vasilije Kostov takes the corner, giving Crvena Zvezda a great chance to score a dramatic late winner! |
| 88' | Lugano are awarded a penalty! Referee Florian Badstubner points to the spot after a foul in the area, giving the hosts a chance to complete their comeback! |
| 88' | Crvena Zvezda's Mahmudu Bajo is shown a yellow card for serious foul play with the score at 2-2. |
| 90' | GOAL! Anto Grgic slots home a penalty into the top left corner, netting his first goal of the season and handing Lugano a 3-2 advantage! Anto Grgic scores from the penalty spot, putting FC Lugano ahead 3-2. |
| 90+3' | With time almost up, Lugano earn a corner, seeking to maintain possession and secure a thrilling win. |
| 90+3' | Ezgjan Alioski collects the ball from Beckham David Castro Espinosa on the wing and fires a left-footed shot from 30 meters that goes high over the crossbar. FC Lugano are attacking but Ezgjan Alioski's shot misses the target. |
| 90+4' | Lugano are awarded a free kick on the wing in the attacking third, approximately 25 meters from goal. |
| 90+4' | Matej Gashtarov is shown a yellow card for serious foul play as Crvena Zvezda fall behind 3-2. |
| 90+4' | Lugano begin their UEFA Conference League campaign with a stunning 3-2 victory over Crvena Zvezda. Rade Krunic put the away team ahead in the second half, but substitute Dereck Alessandro Moncada Arguijo leveled the scores in the 84th minute. Anto Grgic then scored from the spot in the 90th minute to complete the comeback, leaving Albert Riera's team with an opening-night defeat. |
| 43% | Possession | 57% |
| 151H 6 · 2H 9 | Total shots | 141H 8 · 2H 6 |
| 51H 2 · 2H 3 | Shots on target | 51H 3 · 2H 2 |
| 61H 2 · 2H 4 | Shots off target | 71H 3 · 2H 4 |
| 41H 2 · 2H 2 | Blocked shots | 21H 2 · 2H 0 |
| 51H 3 · 2H 2 | Corners | 31H 2 · 2H 1 |
| 131H 8 · 2H 5 | Crosses | 111H 5 · 2H 6 |
| 3701H 163 · 2H 207 | Total passes | 4321H 249 · 2H 183 |
| 91H 4 · 2H 5 | Fouls | 91H 5 · 2H 5 |
| 21H 0 · 2H 2 | Offsides | 01H 0 · 2H 0 |
| 111H 5 · 2H 6 | Free kicks | 91H 4 · 2H 5 |
| 131H 7 · 2H 6 | Throw-ins | 81H 3 · 2H 5 |
| 101H 4 · 2H 6 | Goal kicks | 101H 5 · 2H 5 |
| 8 | Tackles | 9 |
| 21H 0 · 2H 2 | Yellow cards | 41H 1 · 2H 3 |
| 01H 0 · 2H 0 | Red cards | 01H 0 · 2H 0 |
| 51H 0 · 2H 5 | Substitutions | 51H 0 · 2H 5 |
| Scored - conceded | Fc Lugano (2) | Fk Crvena Zvezda (2) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-2W | 1 | 0 | ||
| 3-2W | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2-2D | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2-3L | 0 | 1 | ||
* Average stats between Fc Lugano and Fk Crvena Zvezda across current season

* Average corner kicks per match for
Fc Lugano and Fk Crvena Zvezda for the current season


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