In the first match in Košice, Yuriy Vernydub's side suffered a 1:2 defeat, meaning they needed to come from behind today to advance to the Europa League play-off round. The first half was a tough battle in the midfield, with few dangerous chances. The Ukrainians had their first opportunity in the 40th minute when Mykytyshyn approached the penalty area and shot straight at the goal. The Czech goalkeeper parried it, and Kuzyk's follow-up volley went just wide.

The hosts responded with a dangerous attack in added time. After a cross from the right wing, Vashulin headed the ball, but failed to score.

However, right after the break, Viktoria took the lead. In the 52nd minute, Schultz crossed from the right corner of the penalty area, finding Vashulin, who this time headed the ball into the net. Unfortunately, Kryvbas was unable to equalize, and the match ended in a 0:1 defeat.

UEFA Europa League. Third Qualifying Round. Second Leg

Viktoria (Czech Republic) - Kryvbas (Ukraine) - 1:0 (0:0)

Goal: Vashulin (52)

Viktoria: Tvrdoň, Jemelka, Hranáč, Dvě, Kopic (Cadu, 85), Sýkora (Irka, 50), Kalvach, Čermák, Havel, Vashulin (Vydra, 71), Schultz.

Kryvbas: Klishchuk, Dibango, Stetskov, Romanchuk, Ponedelnik (Bandeira, 84), Vakulko, Bizimana (Tverdokhlib, 61), Mykytyshyn (Khomchenovskyi, 61), Lunyov (Kozhushko, 84), Kuzyk (Drambaiev, 71), Adu.

Booked: Klishchuk (15), Stetskov (43), Khomchenovskyi (76), Adu (89).

Referee: Horatiu Feșnic (Romania).

August 15. Plzeň. Doosan Arena.

As a result, Kryvbas is out of the Europa League and will face Spain's Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League play-off round on August 22 and 29.