Pafos FC advances to the Europa League third qualifying round

Pafos FC secured a historic 4-0 victory against Hajduk Split on July 30, 2026, successfully overturning a 2-0 first-leg deficit to advance to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League. The match, held in Limassol, saw Guga score in the 40th minute, followed by a crucial 90th-minute strike from Goldar that sent the game into extra time. Biel and Correia then added goals in the extra period to seal the 4-2 aggregate win.

Coach Ricardo Sa Pinto and general director Charis Theocharous praised the team's resilience and tactical execution during this high-stakes fixture. The club is now preparing for their next challenge against Red Bull Salzburg. Due to the UEFA Super Cup scheduled for August 12 in Salzburg, the order of these matches has been reversed.

The first leg will take place in Austria on August 6, 2026, with the return leg hosted at the Alphamega Stadium on August 13, 2026. Pafos officials have confirmed plans for targeted squad reinforcements as the team continues its European campaign. Separately, Dinamo Tbilisi, managed by Temur Ketsbaia, was eliminated from the Conference League qualifiers after a 7-2 loss to Zalgiris.