Juventus 2-0 Pafos FC: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Juventus secured a 2-0 victory over Pafos FC in this Europa League clash. The first half ended goalless, with both sides probing but failing to break the deadlock, as Juventus built on their recent win against Bodø/Glimt by controlling possession early on. Pafos FC, coming off a draw with Monaco, defended resolutely but offered little threat going forward.

The breakthrough came in the 67th minute when Weston McKennie scored, shifting momentum firmly to Juventus. Just five minutes later, Jonathan David added a second to seal the points, capitalising on Juventus’s dominance after the interval. This result extends Juventus’s positive run, while Pafos FC will rue their inability to convert a solid defensive display into anything more, following their mixed recent form.

Juventus dominated possession with over 60% of the ball, which translated into far more corners than Pafos FC, highlighting their control in attacking areas and ability to pin back the opposition. Successful dribbles were close between the teams, suggesting Pafos FC stayed competitive in one-on-one battles despite being outplayed overall, while both sides picked up a single yellow card each, keeping discipline tight without any reds disrupting the flow.

Substitutions saw both teams use all five available, with Juventus making key changes like Francisco Conceição coming on for Edon Zhegrova at half-time and Loïs Openda replacing Manuel Locatelli on the hour, which helped maintain their push. Pafos FC brought on Domingos Quina for Anderson Silva just after the hour and made a triple switch late on, but Juventus’s two assists underlined their sharper edge in creating goals.

The game turned in the second half, starting with Francisco Conceição replacing Edon Zhegrova at the break for Juventus, injecting fresh energy. Manuel Locatelli picked up a yellow card in the 55th minute, shortly before being substituted for Loïs Openda on the hour, as Juventus looked to ramp up the pressure.

Weston McKennie’s 67th-minute goal, assisted by Andrea Cambiaso, broke the deadlock, followed quickly by Jonathan David’s strike in the 72nd, set up by Kenan Yıldız. Pafos FC had Ivan Sunjic booked just before half-time and made several late substitutions, including Domingos Quina for Anderson Silva and a triple change in the 78th with Mons Bassouamina, Jajá and Kostas Pileas coming on for Vlad Dragomir, Mislav Orsic and David Goldar respectively, but they couldn’t find a way back.

Juventus lined up in a 3-4-2-1 shape, allowing them to control midfield through players like Manuel Locatelli and Fabio Miretti, with Weston McKennie and Jonathan David providing the attacking threat that paid off in the second half. Partnerships such as Andrea Cambiaso assisting McKennie and Kenan Yıldız setting up David highlighted their effective forward play, while substitutions like Khéphren Thuram for Miretti and Vasilije Adžić for David maintained the structure late on.

Pafos FC deployed a 3-4-2-1 formation, focusing on a solid defensive base with players like David Goldar and Ivan Sunjic anchoring the back, though they struggled to create meaningful chances. Substitutions brought fresh legs, such as Domingos Quina replacing Anderson Silva and later Mons Bassouamina, Jajá and Kostas Pileas coming on for Vlad Dragomir, Mislav Orsic and Goldar, but key partnerships in attack failed to click against Juventus’s pressure.

Weston McKennie earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his pivotal role in Juventus’s win, scoring one goal and delivering three key passes that kept the pressure on Pafos FC. While he didn’t register assists or create big chances, his overall contribution in midfield and timely finish in the 67th minute stood out, helping Juventus secure the three points.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs Pafos FC (H)
• Win: 3-2 vs Bodø / Glimt (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Sporting CP (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Real Madrid (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Villarreal (A)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Juventus (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Monaco (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Villarreal (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Kairat (A)
• Loss: 1-5 vs FC Bayern München (H)

Juventus have just beaten Pafos FC 2-0, a result that builds on their recent form including a win over Bodø/Glimt and draws against Sporting CP and Villarreal, leaving them 17th on nine points as they chase a stronger position in the table. Their next match is against Bologna on 2025-12-14 at 19:45, where they’ll aim to extend this momentum and climb the standings against opposition whose current points and position are yet to be confirmed.

Pafos FC have just lost 2-0 to Juventus, adding to a patchy run that includes a draw with Monaco, a win over Villarreal and a heavy defeat to Bayern München, placing them 26th on six points and in need of a turnaround to avoid slipping further.

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