Atalanta received a sign of confidence from Pafos, who turned the match against Anorthosis, going from 0-1 to 3-1. Although Anorthosis started the match with a goal from Da Cruz at home, Pafos managed to turn the situation around when they returned to the pitch for the second half. Captain David Luiz and his teammates started an effective comeback, scoring two goals in quick succession: in the 48th minute Lele followed closely behind Zague, while the decisive 1-3 goal was scored by the 29-year-old Brazilian striker, who completed a brace in the 57th minute.
The result allowed Pafos to reach 10 points in the Cypriot championship, placing themselves one point behind Omonia, leaders. With this victory, the club gained qualification to the Conference League, where Atalanta's next match is scheduled for 15 October at 9pm, against Pafos. After this match, Atalanta will face Ajax on 22 October, followed by matches with Kairat Almaty on 5 November, Borac on 26 November, Riga on 10 December and Mjallby on 17 December.
Pafos, with their dominant performance, demonstrated that they have the ability to compete at European level, while Atalanta prepare to capitalize on the opportunity to play in an international competition. The next few days of football will have to show whether Atalanta can maintain their form and exploit Pafos' motivation to advance in the Conference League.