Analysis The numbers behind the result
Pafos dominate possession and shot volume to crush Hajduk Split
Pafos's 4-0 victory was a fair reflection of their dominance, with 65% possession translating into 18 total shots (5 on target) compared to Hajduk Split's meager 5 attempts (2 on target). The hosts' control was underlined by a 9-2 corner advantage, starving the Croatian side of attacking platforms. Guga's 40th-minute opener settled nerves before a late flurry (Goldar 90+1', Biel 93', Correia 117') exploited a tiring defence.
Hajduk Split's 35% possession yielded just 0.2 xG across 90 minutes, their 4-2-3-1 shape failing to progress the ball (only 2 corners won). Pafos's midfield trio of Quina, Šunjić and Guga controlled tempo, with the latter directly contributing to two goals before being subbed. The telling stat was shot differential: Pafos attempted 3.6x more shots, converting their superiority where it mattered.