FC Copenhagen secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Polessya at Parken in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The Danish champions opened the scoring in the 27th minute through a well-taken goal by M. Elyounoussi. Polessya’s Oleksandr Nazarenko picked up a yellow card shortly after, but the momentum shifted dramatically just before halftime when FC Copenhagen’s Junnosuke Suzuki was shown a red card. Despite being reduced to ten men, Copenhagen doubled their lead in the 61st minute courtesy of Robert, assisted by M. Madsen. Thomas Delaney received a caution for the hosts, as Polessya introduced fresh legs in an attempt to find a way back. The Ukrainian side finally pulled a goal back in the 90th minute through M. Gayduchyk, assisted by B. Krushynskyi, setting up a tense finale, but Copenhagen held on for the crucial three points.