Dynamo kyiv beats Universitatea on penalties in phase

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Context

Dynamo kyiv, an emblematic club of Ukrainian football, demonstrated its resilience by winning this decisive meeting. Justin Lonwijk, who scored the decisive penalty, could play a key role in the coming matches as the team looks to strengthen their UEFA Europa League run.

Why it matters

This victory on penalties allows Dynamo kyiv to continue their journey in the UEFA Europa League, thus strengthening their status as a competitive team on the European scene. The absence of goals in both matches underlines the defensive solidity of both teams, but it also highlights the challenges that Dynamo will face in the following rounds. For Universitatea Cluj, this premature elimination means a return to concentration on their local championship.

Key points

• Dynamo kyiv beats Universitatea on penalties in phase.
• After a 0-0 after extra time, Dynamo kyiv won the penalty shootout 4-2 against Universitatea Cluj and qualifies for the next round of Europa League qualifying.
• “Динамо” Киев в серии пенальти переиграло “Университатю” в квалификации Лиги Eвропы.

The second act of the first qualifying round of the Europa League between Universitatea Cluj and Dynamo kyiv ended in the same way as the first leg: without a goal. Played at the Cluj Arena in Cluj-Napoca, the match did not allow the two teams to decide between themselves in regulation time or during extra time. It took a penalty shootout to decide the winner, and it was the Ukrainians who were more precise (4-2).

The series turned to Dynamo's advantage, with Justin Lonwijk scoring the penalty that sealed his team's qualification. The session smiled on the visitors, while the attempts of the Universitatea remained insufficient to reverse the fate of the double confrontation.

The return match followed a first leg, played a week earlier on July 9, which also ended 0-0. With two games without a goal, this confrontation between the Romanian club and the Ukrainian team remained generally closed, dominated by a high defensive density and rare clear chances.

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Thanks to this victory on penalties, Dynamo kyiv continues its journey in the C3 qualifications and will compete in the next round of the qualifying phases of the competition. For Universitatea Cluj, the failure against the Ukrainian club ends the European season prematurely; the Romanian club will have to concentrate on its domestic championship after this elimination.

The Europa League begins its long series of summer qualifying rounds, where many clubs from Eastern and Central Europe are trying to earn their place in the final rounds. The winners of the different rounds will then compete for access to the main draw of the competition, with the teams who make it past the fourth qualifying round securing their ticket to the group stage.

On an individual level, Justin Lonwijk's achievement will remain as the key element of this qualification: his shot on goal allowed Dynamo to achieve success in an evening where efficiency in micro-moments made the difference. The Ukrainian club will now move forward with the aim of passing the successive stages of qualifying to aim for a place in the real Europa League table.

The rest

With this qualification, Dynamo kyiv is preparing to face new opponents in the next qualifying phases of the Europa League. The team will have to improve its offensive efficiency to hope to succeed in the following rounds, where the competition will be tougher. For their part, Universitatea Cluj will have to regroup and focus on their league performances to make up for this disappointment in the UEFA Europa League.

Frequently asked questions

What was the score of the match between Dynamo kyiv and Universitatea?

The match ended scoreless, 0-0, and Dynamo kyiv won the penalty shootout 4-2.

What impact does this victory have on Dynamo kyiv's ranking?

This victory allows Dynamo kyiv to continue their journey in the Europa League qualifications.

When was the return match between Dynamo kyiv and Universitatea?

The return match took place on July 9.

Who scored the decisive penalty for Dynamo kyiv?

Justin Lonwij

k scored the decisive shot on goal which sealed Dynamo kyiv's qualification.

What's next for Dynamo kyiv after this victory?

Dynamo kyiv will play in the next round of the qualifying stages of the Europa League.

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