Hajduk Split to meet Pafos FC in Europa League second‑qualifying round
Hajduk Split will host Cypriot side Pafos FC in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, 23 July at Poljud. FIFA’s post‑World Cup rest rule bars Canadian midfielder Niko Sigur from playing for Hajduk, leaving the club without one of its key players for the first leg.
Ticket sales for the match have opened, with prices ranging from €30 to €80, and only club members may purchase them. Pafos FC also announced a €695 travel package for supporters, covering flights, accommodation and match tickets for the away game in Split.
UEFA has released the referee team: Irish referee Robert Harvey will lead the officials, assisted by Darragh Keegan, Wayne McDonnell and VAR staff Manuel Schuetten‑Gruber and Harald Lechner.
Former Hajduk defender Stefan Simić described Pafos as a “serious, well‑funded opponent” backed by Russian investor Roman Dubov, noting the matchup will be closely contested.