Match report
Pafos and FK Crvena Zvezda Draw 1-1 in UEFA Champions League
Pafos
1–1
FT
FK Crvena Zvezda
Aug 26, 2025
Pafos stunned FC Crvena Zvezda with a heroic 1-1 tie in their UEFA Champions League match. Despite being under pressure from the Serbian giants, Pafos managed to equalize late in the game through Jaja’s goal, ensuring they took home a valuable point.
Key Facts
- • Pafos vs FK Crvena Zvezda: 1-1 draw.
- • M. Ivanic scored for FK Crvena Zvezda at the 60th minute with an assist from C. Ndiaye.
- • Jaja equalized for Pafos in the 89th minute with an assist from Pãpa.
- • FK Crvena Zvezda received two yellow cards, one each for Rade Kruniç and S. Babicka.
- • Pafos also had three players cautioned: Jaja, Bruno, and Papa.
Lineups
Pafos
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Matheus
- 66 Seol Young-Woo
- 44 V. Milosavljevic
- 13 M. Veljkovic
- 23 N. Tiknizyan
- 21 T. Elsnik
- 33 R. Krunic
- 80 S. Babicka
- 17 Bruno Duarte
- 4 M. Ivanic
- 9 C. Ndiaye
Substitutes
- 18 O. Glazer
- 77 I. Gutesa
- 5 Rodrigo
- 6 M. Bajo
- 7 Milson
- 10 A. Katai
- 14 P. Olayinka
- 22 V. Kostov
- 24 N. Stankovic
- 30 F. Tebo Uchenna
- 49 N. Radonjic
- 89 M. Arnautovic
FK Crvena Zvezda
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 93 N. Michail
- 77 J. Correia
- 5 D. Goldar
- 23 D. Luckassen
- 2 K. Pileas
- 88 Pepe
- 26 I. Sunjic
- 17 M. Orsic
- 30 V. Dragomir
- 7 Bruno
- 33 Anderson Silva
Substitutes
- 82 P. Petrou
- 99 A. Papadoudis
- 8 D. Quina
- 9 M. Bassouamina
- 11 Jaja
- 12 K. Sema
- 22 M. Tankovic
- 25 B. Langa
- 35 Pedrao
Timeline
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33' FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow CardRade Krunić
Off the ball foul
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53' FK Crvena Zvezda Card · Yellow CardS. Babicka
Foul
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56' Pafos subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Babicka · On: N. Radonjic
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56' Pafos subst · Substitution 2Off: Bruno Duarte · On: M. Arnautovic
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60' FK Crvena Zvezda Goal · Normal GoalM. Ivanic · Assist: C. Ndiaye
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62' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Orsic · On: Jaja
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62' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Pileas · On: B. Langa
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68' FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 3Off: Anderson Silva · On: M. Bassouamina
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79' Pafos Card · Yellow CardJaja
Foul
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86' Pafos Card · Yellow CardBruno
Foul
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89' Pafos Goal · Normal GoalJaja · Assist: Pêpê
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90'+1 Pafos subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Elsnik · On: A. Katai
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90'+5 FK Crvena Zvezda subst · Substitution 4Off: Bruno · On: Pedrao
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90'+8 Pafos Card · Yellow CardPêpê
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Pafos | FK Crvena Zvezda |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 81% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 12 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 355 | 352 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 279 | 286 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 9 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ FK Crvena Zvezda's lead at the 60th minute with M. Ivanic's goal seemed to tilt the momentum in their favor.
- ▸ Jaja’s late equalizer for Pafos in the 89th minute turned the tide, securing a crucial point against the formidable opponents.