Analysis The numbers behind the result
PAOK's clinical finishing edges Dynamo Kyiv in low-chance battle
PAOK's 2-0 victory was a fair reflection of their superior efficiency in a match where neither side created high-quality chances. The Greek side converted two of their six shots on target, both from Giannis Konstantelias (45+1', 48'), while Dynamo Kyiv managed four shots on goal from eight attempts but failed to capitalise. The visitors dominated corners (6-2) and committed more fouls (17-12), yet PAOK's defensive discipline limited clear-cut opportunities.
The decisive period came either side of half-time, with Konstantelias' quickfire double turning the game. His first was assisted by Jogo, the second by Giannis Michailidis – two of only three key attacking contributions recorded in the match. Dynamo's higher volume of total shots (12 vs PAOK's 9, including blocked efforts) was undermined by a lack of precision, with only 33% of their attempts hitting the target compared to PAOK's 66% on-target rate.
The telling stat was shot conversion: PAOK scored from 22% of their total attempts (2/9), while Dynamo failed from 12 attempts – a wasteful showing that defined the outcome.