The 2023 First Division football match between Pafos FC and Apollon Limassol, held on the 28th of May, resulted in a suspenseful game that concluded with a victory for the home team. Pafos FC netted two goals, turning the tide in the second half for a hard-earned win, despite Apollon Limassol grabbing the lead by first half. This analysis will delve into the significant statistical factors that influenced the match outcome.
Apollon Limassol had initially been leading, marking the scoreboard at 38 minutes' playtime, but their momentum didn't last. The second half brought a shift in the game. Pafos FC matched Apollon on the scoreboard at 83 minutes and later surged ahead to secure the victory, scoring their second goal at 94 minutes.
Looking at the teams' discipline, Apollon Limassol accrued a higher number of yellow cards, a total of four throughout the match, compared to Pafos FC's two. The highly aggressive play by Apollon Limassol might have disrupted their cohesiveness on the pitch, consequently leading to conceding two goals in the second half.
An intriguing aspect of the match was the number of offsides. Pafos FC was caught offside five times, while Apollon Limassol managed to keep their offside count to zero throughout the match. This suggests Pafos FC employed quite an aggressive forward strategy, which in the end, seems to have paid off, albeit at the cost of multiple offsides.
The Set pieces also played an important role in the match. Pafos FC dominated with a total of four corner kicks versus Apollon Limassol's two. The higher number of set pieces could have provided Pafos FC with added opportunities for scoring or applying pressure on the opposing team.
Lastly, both teams ended the match with a red card each. This shows the intensity and aggression of both teams during the match, and these send-offs could have significantly impacted the teams' strategies towards the end of the game.
In conclusion, the match was characterized by Pafos FC's effective comeback in the second half, rigorous strategies leading to multiple offsides, a superior number of corner kicks, and a well-earned victory despite the red card they received. Apollon Limassol's aggressive and somewhat ill-disciplined play ultimately cost them the match, despite an impressive start.
| Draw | 1-1 | Aris Limassol FC vs Pafos FC | |
| Win | 5-1 | Pafos FC vs Anorthosis | |
| Lose | 0-2 | Pafos FC vs APOEL | |
| Lose | 3-0 | AEK Larnaca vs Pafos FC | |
| Draw | 1-1 | Omonia Nicosia vs Pafos FC |
| Draw | 0-0 | Apollon Limassol vs Karmiotissa Polemidion | |
| Draw | 3-3 | Ethnikos Achnas FC vs Apollon Limassol | |
| Win | 4-1 | Apollon Limassol vs AEL Limassol | |
| Win | 0-2 | Nea Salamina Famagusta FC vs Apollon Limassol | |
| Win | 0-2 | Doxa Katokopias FC vs Apollon Limassol |
| Away game | Pafos FC | 1 | 1 | Apollon Limassol | Home game | Cypriot Cup | |
| Home game | Pafos FC | 2 | 1 | Apollon Limassol | Away game | Cypriot Cup | |
| Home game | Pafos FC | 1 | 1 | Apollon Limassol | Away game | First Division | |
| Away game | Pafos FC | 3 | 0 | Apollon Limassol | Home game | First Division | |
| Home game | Pafos FC | 2 | 1 | Apollon Limassol | Away game | First Division |
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