PAOK dominate Dynamo Kyiv with Konstantelias brace in Europa League
Reviewed by Elison · Thu 30 Jul 2026UEFA Europa League · 2nd Qualifying Round
PAOKFULL-TIME
Dynamo KyivThursday 30 July 2026 · 19:45
Our score 1-1MissedHot tip Full-time draw✗ Lost
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 match was G. Konstantelias, who scored twice to seal a 2-0 win for PAOK.
How the Game Unfolded
Pantelis Hatzidiakos was booked for PAOK in the 35th minute, but it was the Greek side who drew first blood deep into first-half stoppage time. Giannis Konstantelias opened the scoring in the 45th minute, assisted by Jogo, to give PAOK a 1-0 lead at the break.
PAOK extended their advantage almost immediately after the restart. Konstantelias struck again in the 48th minute, this time assisted by Giannis Michailidis, to make it 2-0. Matvii Ponomarenko was then booked for Dynamo Kyiv in the 50th minute. Mykola Shaparenko, who had come on as a substitute in the 67th minute, was himself booked in the 78th minute. Both sides made further changes in the final quarter of the match, but the scoreline did not change, and PAOK held on to win this 2nd Qualifying Round tie 2-0.
The Numbers
The statistics paint a picture of a game in which PAOK were the more efficient side. In terms of discipline, PAOK collected one yellow card while Dynamo Kyiv were booked twice across the 90 minutes.
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.
