Analysis The numbers behind the result
Missed penalty costs Pafos in Tirana stalemate
The draw was a fair reflection of a cagey encounter, with both sides evenly matched in key attacking metrics. Dinamo Tirana and Pafos each registered 4 shots on target, while Pafos shaded possession with 54% and created slightly more attempts overall with 10 shots to Tirana's 6. The decisive moment came from the spot in the 37th minute, when David Luiz's missed penalty cost Pafos a valuable away win.
Tirana took advantage of this reprieve, striking first through D. Fadairo's 79th-minute opener assisted by A. Alhassan. But their lead lasted just three minutes before Lele levelled from the penalty spot for Pafos. The home side were more disciplined in possession, completing 46% of passes compared to Pafos' 54%, but struggled to convert their advantage into clear-cut chances beyond dead-ball situations, winning 3 corners to Pafos' 1.
Ultimately, David Luiz's missed penalty was the key stat that decided this evenly-contested affair. Pafos will rue their inability to capitalise on their territorial dominance and the gilt-edged chance that slipped through their fingers.