Tobol Kostanai and FK Panevezys Settle for 1-1 Draw in UEFA Europa Conference League

Tobol Kostanai were held to a 1-1 draw by FK Panevezys in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier on July 30, 2026. The match at the Kostanai Central Stadium saw both sides create clear chances but ultimately share the spoils, leaving the tie finely poised ahead of the return leg in Lithuania.

The home side started brightly and took a deserved lead in the 34th minute. A sweeping move down the right flank ended with a low cross that Aslanbek Kakimov turned into the net from close range. Tobol appeared in control heading into halftime, but FK Panevezys came out with renewed energy after the break.

Panevezys Strike Back

Visiting striker Vytautas Lukoševičius equalized in the 58th minute, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to slot home from eight yards. Both teams had opportunities to win the game in the closing stages, with Tobol hitting the crossbar through a free kick and Panevezys forcing a sharp save from the home goalkeeper in stoppage time.

• Possession: Tobol 52% – 48% Panevezys
• Total Shots: Tobol 11 – 9 Panevezys
• Shots on Target: Tobol 4 – 3 Panevezys

The 1-1 scoreline gives FK Panevezys a valuable away goal advantage going into the second leg. Tobol Kostanai will need to score at least once in Lithuania to keep their European campaign alive.