PAOK Dominate Dynamo Kyiv With Konstantelias Brace in Europa League Clash

UEFA Europa League · 2nd Qualifying Round

PAOK

2 – 0
FULL-TIME

Dynamo Kyiv

Thursday 30 July 2026 · 19:45 · Toumba Stadium, Thessaloniki

A Statement Result for the Greeks

PAOK secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Dynamo Kyiv in the UEFA Europa League, a result that underlines the Greek side’s credentials in the competition. The margin of victory was fully deserved, with PAOK delivering a disciplined and clinical performance, while Dynamo Kyiv struggled to convert their attempts into genuine threat when it mattered most. The hero of the night was G. Konstantelias, who etched his name into the scoresheet twice to seal a memorable evening for the Thessaloniki club.

How the Game Unfolded

The first half was largely a cagey affair, though PAOK received an early setback when P. Hatzidiakos was shown a yellow card in the 35th minute for tripping. Despite that moment of indiscipline, it was PAOK who struck at the most decisive time. Deep into first-half stoppage time, in the 46th minute, G. Konstantelias broke the deadlock with a normal goal, assisted by Jogo, sending PAOK into the break with a precious lead.

The Greek side wasted absolutely no time in doubling their advantage after the restart. Just three minutes into the second half, Konstantelias struck again, this time assisted by G. Michailidis, to make it 2-0. The quickfire double effectively ended the contest as a competitive affair and left Dynamo Kyiv with a mountain to climb. The Ukrainian side’s frustrations were evident almost immediately, with M. Ponomarenko picking up a yellow card for tripping in the 50th minute as Dynamo struggled to regain their composure.

Both managers turned to their benches as the game entered its final quarter. Dynamo Kyiv introduced V. Buyalskyy and A. Yarmolenko in the 67th minute in search of a response, while PAOK made four changes at the 68th and 76th minute marks, bringing on Taison, C. Zafeiris, A. Zivkovic, and A. Elustondo to freshen up the side and manage the game. Dynamo’s M. Shaparenko was booked for a foul in the 78th minute, compounding a difficult evening for the visitors. Further changes followed for both sides in the closing stages, but the result never looked in doubt, and PAOK saw the game out comfortably to claim the three points.

The Numbers

The statistics paint a picture of a game in which PAOK were the more efficient side. The Greek club registered six shots on goal compared to Dynamo Kyiv’s four, while also recording three shots off target and two blocked shots. Dynamo, for their part, had eight shots off target — a telling indicator of their struggles to find the precision required at this level. The Ukrainian side did generate more corner kicks, earning six to PAOK’s two, suggesting they had moments of pressure without being able to translate them into clear-cut chances. In terms of discipline, PAOK committed 12 fouls and collected one yellow card, while Dynamo were the more culpable side with 17 fouls and two yellow cards across the 90 minutes. PAOK were also caught offside on four occasions compared to Dynamo’s one, though this did little to detract from a thoroughly controlled display.

Conclusion

PAOK produced a mature and clinical Europa League performance, with G. Konstantelias delivering a match-winning brace either side of half-time to dismantle Dynamo Kyiv. The 2-0 scoreline reflects a disciplined defensive effort combined with sharp finishing at critical moments. For Dynamo Kyiv, the volume of off-target efforts and disciplinary issues will be areas to address, as the Ukrainian side were unable to find any foothold once PAOK’s second goal arrived early in the second half.

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Written by Elison

Writes match previews, predictions, and post-match analysis for MatchdayValue, covering the top five European leagues and Europe's continental competitions.