Kairat Almaty defeats Omonia Nicosia on penalties to reach Champions League

Kairat Almaty Omonia Nicosia Champions League qualifier penalty shootout red cards

Kairat Almaty overcame Omonia Nicosia in the second‑leg of the 2026 UEFA Champions League qualifying round. The match was played on 29 July 2026 at Almaty Central Stadium. After Omonia had won the first leg 1‑0 in Nicosia, Kairat scored an early header by Edmilson to level the aggregate 1‑1. Omonia were reduced to ten men in the first half and later to nine after a second red card in extra time.

The game remained tied after extra time and went to a penalty shoot‑out, which Kairat won 6‑5. The victory secured Kairat’s progression to the next round of the Champions League qualifiers, while Omonia were eliminated and will drop into the Europa League. Kairat’s next opponent will be the winner of the Levski Sofia–Universitatea Craiova tie.

Entities

Almaty Central Stadium · Andronikos Kakoullis · Edmilson · Henrik Berg · Kairat Almaty · Kazakhstan · Omonia Nicosia · UEFA Champions League

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[● 3 SOURCES] Betting odds list Omonia Nicosia as a 2/5 favourite and Kairat Almaty as a 7/4 underdog. mrfixitstips.co.uk · xbets.ro · gramgrubo.pl
[● 6 SOURCES] Kairat Almaty lost the first leg 1‑0 and is seeking to overturn the deficit to reach the group stage. xbets.ro · mrfixitstips.co.uk · sport-fm.com.cy · maisfutebol.iol.pt · www.prosport.ro
[● 5 SOURCES] Omonia Nicosia won the first leg 1‑0, playing most of the match with ten men. xbets.ro · mrfixitstips.co.uk · maisfutebol.iol.pt · www.prosport.ro
[● 6 SOURCES] The second-leg match between Kairat Almaty and Omonia Nicosia is scheduled for 29 July 2026 at 18:00 at Almaty Central Stadium. xbets.ro · mrfixitstips.co.uk · gramgrubo.pl · www.mynet.com · sport-fm.com.cy
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kairat Almaty won eight of its last ten matches, with only one loss to Omonia Nicosia. xbets.ro
[● 3 SOURCES] Omonia were reduced to nine men after Kulimbali was red‑carded in the 111th minute. balla.com.cy · gipedo.politis.com.cy
[○ 1 SOURCE] Coach Henrik Berg said Omonia must improve discipline and focus on the Europa League.
[● 3 SOURCES] Edmilson scored Kairat's only goal with a header. balla.com.cy · maisfutebol.iol.pt · www.prosport.ro
[● 5 SOURCES] Omonia lost 1‑0 to Kairat after extra time. balla.com.cy · gipedo.politis.com.cy · maisfutebol.iol.pt · www.prosport.ro
[● 5 SOURCES] Kairat won the penalty shoot‑out 6‑5. balla.com.cy · gipedo.politis.com.cy · maisfutebol.iol.pt · mrfixitstips.co.uk
[● 3 SOURCES] Omonia played with ten men after Koukoulli was red‑carded in the 25th minute. balla.com.cy · gipedo.politis.com.cy
[● 3 SOURCES] Omonia's elimination ended their chance to reach the Champions League League Phase. balla.com.cy · gipedo.politis.com.cy