Dynamo Kyiv has learned its opponent for the 3rd qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. As per the draw, the winner of the Dynamo vs Hamrun Spartans tie would face the winner of the matchup between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Pafos in the next qualifying round. The first leg between these teams in Cyprus ended in a 1:1 draw.
The return leg, considered a home match for Maccabi, was played in the Serbian city of Bačka Topola at the TSC Arena. From the very beginning the nominal hosts encountered difficulties. In the 13th minute Maccabi’s starting goalkeeper Yoav Gerafi had to leave the field due to injury. He was replaced by Ofek Melika. In the 30th minute Melika received a red card and four minutes later third-choice goalkeeper Roy Mashpati entered the match.
In the 40th minute Jaja gave the visitors the lead after an assist from Bruno. That goal remained the only one of the game meaning Pafos will be Dynamo’s next opponent in Champions League qualification.
The first leg will be a home game for Dynamo and will take place on Tuesday, August 5, in Lublin (kickoff at 20:00 local time, 21:00 Kyiv time). The return leg in Cyprus is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12 (kickoff at 20:00 local time, 20:00 Kyiv time).
UEFA Champions League, Second Qualifying Round, Second Leg
Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel) – Pafos (Cyprus) – 0:1 (First leg: 1:1)
Maccabi: Gerafi (Melika, 13) – Asante, Stojić, Kamara (Shlomo, 75), Reviro – Sissoko, Lederman (Madmon, 75), Dor Peretz – Patati, David (Jezekiel, 75), Tugerman (Mashpati, 34).
Pafos: Neofytos – Bruno, Goldar, Luckassen, Pileas (Kina, 71) – Dragomir (Sema, 85), Šunjić, Pepe – Oršić (Tanković, 64), Jaja (Bassouamina, 64), Anderson (João Correia, 64).
Goal: Jaja (40)
