Pafos FC concludes Austrian training camp with a friendly against Jagiellonia
On July 12, 2026, Pafos FC completed the first phase of its pre-season training in Austria with a 1-0 friendly loss to Polish side Jagiellonia. The decisive goal was scored in the 39th minute by Drachal, who converted a shot from inside the penalty area. Throughout the match, the Polish team demonstrated offensive superiority, hitting the goalpost twice. Pafos FC goalkeeper Papastylianou performed well in his debut, making three key saves. Tensions flared late in the match, leading to yellow cards for players Luiz and Rallis, which required intervention from security staff. Pafos FC will now travel to Slovakia on July 15, remaining there until July 17, and is scheduled to face Slovan Bratislava on July 16. This training phase under manager Sa Pinto allowed the team to evaluate its roster before upcoming European competitions.