Analysis The numbers behind the result
Apollon Limassol edge Brann with clinical finishing
The 1-0 scoreline slightly flattered Brann, with Apollon Limassol creating higher-quality chances (3 shots on target to Brann’s 1) despite both sides registering similar shot volumes (Apollon’s 8 total shots to Brann’s 7). The decisive moment came in the 22nd minute when Alen Ozbolt converted one of Apollon’s few clear opportunities, showcasing their superior efficiency in front of goal.
Brann dominated possession (60% to Apollon’s 40%) and won more corners (6 to 4), but struggled to translate that territorial advantage into clear-cut chances. Their lone shot on target underscores a lack of incision in the final third. Apollon, meanwhile, were more compact defensively (6 blocked shots to Brann’s 4) and disciplined (10 fouls to Brann’s 12), limiting Brann’s ability to build sustained pressure.
The key stat: Apollon’s 3 shots on target from 8 attempts (37.5% accuracy) compared to Brann’s 1 from 7 (14.3%) — a clinical edge that decided a tight contest.