FC Inter draws 0-0 against FC Copenhagen in Conference League playoff

FC Inter secured a scoreless draw against FC Copenhagen in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League qualifying playoff match. The game, held at Veritas Stadium, marks the first time a Finnish club has participated in the knockout stage of a European club competition.

Despite the draw, Inter head coach Vesa Vasara expressed disappointment, noting that the team had opportunities to secure a victory. The squad faces significant financial stakes, as advancing could secure over three million euros in prize money.

The match was physically demanding for the Finnish side. Captain and defender Juuso Hämäläinen required medical attention for a knee injury during the game, while star defender Ilari Kangasniemi remained unavailable due to a previous injury. Kangasniemi's availability remains uncertain amid ongoing transfer interest from abroad.