Football fans in Cyprus celebrate a real triumph: “Paphos” defeated Kyiv’s “Dynamo” in a conditionally away match with a score of 1:0. The victory of the Cypriots became a loud event not only due to the result itself but also because of the scandalous atmosphere of the match (according to local fans): they say, the players of “Dynamo” repeatedly tried to ask the referee for a penalty and red cards for the opponents, which caused outrage on social media.
The fans of “Paphos” wrote before the game that the current “Dynamo” is far from being a formidable force, but rather a shadow of its former glory. Now the confidence of the Cypriots has grown immensely: fans are convinced that their club will easily advance further, and the Ukrainians have finally shown their low level.
Andreas: We said beforehand that “Dynamo” is not what it used to be. Now the proof is on the scoreboard: “Paphos” is stronger, and we will move on! They shouted that we are a small club. And now? 0:1 at home! Let them see who is the favorite now.
Marian: The whole match they tried to fall in the penalty area and ask for a penalty. This is not a grand team, but a joke. “Dynamo” was supposed to dominate, but all they could do was simulate.
Christo: I am proud of our “Paphos”! The Ukrainians thought they would easily get past us, but now they are in despair. We knew that “Dynamo” hasn’t had that level for a long time. Now the whole world has seen it.
Stelios: If they think they can get past us only through simulations—good luck! The referee is no fool. Their strategy was simple: fall—shout—demand a penalty. And they forgot to play football.
Elenios: “Paphos” showed that even without huge budgets, you can outplay a club with a name. We looked more confident, organized, and stronger. And this is just the beginning. I think we can win in the second match, too.
Michalis: Is this “Dynamo”? More like a circus team. They looked for yellow and red cards more than for goals. The victory of “Paphos” is deserved. And the Ukrainians should remember their former greatness.
Dimitris: We knew before the match that “Dynamo” was no better than clubs from Malta. Before the match, all the fans said: “Dynamo” is the past. Now it’s been confirmed.
Petros: They wanted to play on reputation, but their reputation means nothing now; “Dynamo” is only known in Ukraine and to very old people who still remember the old times.
Tzionis: We played football. They performed in a show. Let them try to say now that “Paphos” is weak. We are stronger on the field, not on paper.
Christakis: Ukrainian fans wrote that we are nobody. Today we showed who is nobody in reality. This is only the first step. In the return match, we will finish them off and throw them out of the tournament.
Leonidas: They don’t know how to lose with dignity. The level of “Dynamo” now is the Conference League. They still have a chance to get there if they lose to us first, and then to the Israelis.
Charalam: If this is their home game, what will happen in Cyprus? Our club plays with soul. They play only with screams at the referee. We won rightfully. And it was predictable. Ukrainians can’t even shoot on target.
Athos: They are afraid of us. You can see it from their hysteria. All they can do is whine and fall. On the field, there was one football team and one team of bad actors desperately trying to get a penalty.
Lambros: Now “Dynamo” should explain what their “grandeur” consists of. We don’t need gifts from the referee. We win honestly. Ukrainians should be ashamed of what they did on the field. Because it’s hard to call it football.
Neofitos: I am proud of our game! They are pathetic. They didn’t even try to fight till the end. All of Europe sees: “Dynamo” has fallen very low. In the return match, it will be 2:0 in our favor, and no one will be surprised.
Tsiopi: After this victory, we have earned respect, and they have earned pity. They came for a win, but received a defeat and shame. Let them now recognize in Kyiv: “Paphos” is stronger and will advance further.
Rafti: This is the beginning of their end in European tournaments. Thank you to our team for the celebration. We are confidently going to the group stage. The victory of “Paphos” is a fact, not an accident. And the second game will show the same.
Saparillas: “Dynamo” is a disgrace to football! Whiners, not players. They constantly fell and demanded penalties and cards from the referee. Did they want to knock us out through simulations? They got defeated! This is not a club, but a circus troupe.
Kuollis: Let them lie on the field some more—it’s still 0:1 on the scoreboard. They don’t know what honest competition is. We don’t care what their name is. On the field, they are zero. Let them go home. They have no place in Europe.
Takis: “Dynamo” only deserves mockery. Their greatness ended about 20 years ago. Thank you to “Dynamo” for a lesson on how NOT to play football. They lost—and will continue to lose if they treat their opponents so disrespectfully.
Stilianou: The players of “Dynamo” fall more often than prices at supermarkets in Cyprus. It seems to me that today they were more interested in the referee than the ball.
Giorgos: I think the referee is already tired of hearing their screams: “Penalty! Penalty!” Next time they should bring mattresses—to fall softer, and to lie down on the field.
Eirini: Their coach is probably recruiting actors for the theater, not football players. Their tactic is: fall, shout, and immediately complain to the referee. Fortunately, there are now video replays.
Apostolos: “Dynamo” spent more time on the ground than on their feet. The cries of “penalty” were even heard by fishermen in Limassol. Next time we’ll give them pillows for falling.
Paphitis: The game of “Dynamo” is like an old grandpa at a disco. While everyone is dancing, he constantly stumbles and falls. When the disco ends, everyone is happy, while grandpa wonders why he came here.
Tsakonas: The entire strategy of “Dynamo” in this match: “Referee, help!” The scoreboard shows 0:1, but they have won in falls. In Cyprus, they will have even more falls. Apparently, this is their strategy for matches against us.
Savvas: “Dynamo” hoped for its name and the referees. But football is decided by goals. I am sure that “Paphos” will advance further. Today it became obvious.
Dmitry Malyanov