Dinamo Kiev vs Universitatea Cluj match halted by floodlight failure

In the first preliminary round of the Europa League, Dynamo Kiev of Ukraine faced Universitatea Cluj of Romania at the Arena Lublin in Poland. In the 83rd minute the stadium’s floodlights malfunctioned, prompting the referee to stop play. Technicians worked for about eight‑nine minutes to restore illumination, after which the game resumed and concluded in a 0‑0 draw. The venue was used because Dynamo Kiev cannot host European fixtures in Ukraine due to the ongoing war. The result leaves the winner to meet PAOK Salonic in the next round.

Ukrainian forward Vladislav Blănuță was spotted in the stadium’s stands during the interruption. His future at the club remains uncertain amid transfer talks and FIFA eligibility rules, a side story highlighted by Romanian media.