Hajduk Split eliminated from Europa League after heavy loss to Pafos

Hajduk Split suffered a dramatic exit from the Europa League, succumbing to a 4-0 defeat in extra time against Cypriot side Pafos. This loss means the Croatian club will shift their European focus to the third qualifying round of the Conference League for the remainder of their season.

The match saw Pafos take the lead in the 40th minute through Goncalo Rodriguez Guga. In the first minute of first-half stoppage time, David Goldar scored to equalize the aggregate score, forcing the game into extra time. The Cypriot team then dominated the additional period, with Gabriel Teixeira Biel scoring in the 93rd minute and Joao Correia sealing the 4-0 victory in the 117th minute.

After the shocking defeat on Cyprus, the Hajduk Split fan group, Torcida, met the team upon their return. Instead of the usual chants or insults, the supporters greeted the players with silence. This somber reception reflects the disappointment and frustration following another subpar away performance from the Split-based team.

The article also briefly mentions Dinamo Zagreb's dramatic extra-time victory over Thun in their Europa League qualifier, highlighting a contrasting outcome for another Croatian club in the same competition.