Torreense Women stun Kolos Kovalivka Women with impressive away comeback in UEFA Europa League

SCU Torreense Women produced a statement performance on European soil, defeating Kolos Kovalivka Women 3-1 on 2 September 2026 in their UEFA Europa League Women’s first-leg fixture.

The Portuguese side fell behind early but responded with three unanswered goals, demonstrating their quality and resilience in a match that swung decisively in their favour before the interval.

Match summary

Kolos Kovalivka Women, playing at home, started at a high tempo and took a deserved lead, putting the Ukrainian side in control of the early proceedings. Their dominance, however, proved short-lived as Torreense gradually asserted themselves and turned the game completely around.

The equaliser arrived from a well-executed set piece, bringing the visitors level and visibly lifting their confidence. By the time the half-hour mark arrived, Torreense had taken the lead through another incisive attacking move, and they added a third before the break to cap a stunning turnaround.

Turning point

The second goal was the defining moment. Kolos Kovalivka had enjoyed the better of the opening exchanges, but once Torreense found their rhythm and started to exploit spaces in the home defence, the tie became a steep uphill battle for the Ukrainian side.

The visitors managed the game smartly in the second half, showing defensive maturity and attacking threat to deny Kolos any realistic route back into the match.

What the result means

• Torreense love the lead: Three away goals give the Portuguese side a commanding advantage ahead of the second leg.
• Kolos face a mountain: They will need an exceptional away performance to overturn the two-goal deficit.
• Portuguese pedigree: The result highlights the growing strength of women’s football clubs from Portugal on the continental stage.

SCU Torreense Women will now prepare to host the return fixture with a comfortable cushion, while Kolos Kovalivka Women must discover a way to contain a Portuguese attack that looked ruthless when given the chance.