Yuri Vernydub's wards hosted their opponent in Košice, Slovakia. The first half saw the nominal hosts take the lead with eight shots on goal from the Czech team, three of which were on target. One of these shots turned into a goal. At the 20th minute, Kryvyi Rih launched a flank counterattack; Dibanho crossed into FC Viktoria's penalty area and Adu directed the ball into the net — 1:0.

After halftime, the visitors increased their activity and quickly equalized. At the 48th minute, Panoš broke through to Kryvbas' penalty area and fired into the right corner — 1:1. Subsequently, the opponent continued pressing and on the 69th minute, Schulz dribbled past a defender and slid the ball to Vašulín, who scored.

Thus, 1:2 — defeat for Kryvbas.

UEFA Europa League. Third Qualifying Round. First Leg

Kryvbas (Ukraine) — FC Viktoria (Czech Republic) — 1:2 (1:0)

Goals: Adu (20) — Panoš (48), Vašulín (69).

Kryvbas: Kliščuk, Dibanho, Stec'kov, Romanchuk, Poniediel'nik, Bizima, Mykytishyn (Sosa, 66), Tverdokhlib (Lun'ov, 55), Vakulko (Dush Santuš, 81), Kuzik (Drumbaev, 66), Adu (Kozhusko, 81).

FC Viktoria: Tvrdoň, Žemelka, Granach, Dve, Kopič, Kalvaš, Červ (Sojko, 90+5), Havl' (Moskera, 90+1), Panoš (Slonček, 64), Schulz (Irka, 90+1), Vídra (Vašulín, 46).

Yellow cards: Adu (17), Dibanho (63), Vakulko (74) — Panoš (32), Vašulín (74).

Referee: Sebastian Hishamer (Austria).

August 8. Košice. Stadium "Košická futbalová arena".

The return leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League between FC Viktoria and Kryvbas will take place on August 15 in the city of Plzeň.