Ghanaian midfielder Michael Baidoo played a key role in Elfsborg’s convincing 3-0 victory over Pafos FC in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League qualifiers.
The 25-year-old, deployed as a centre forward for Elfsborg, notched an assist for Per Frick’s goal in the 82nd minute, solidifying their lead and putting them in a strong position to advance.
The Swedish side controlled the game from the start, with Arber Zeneli opening the scoring in the 9th minute and Niklas Hult extending their lead just before the hour mark.
Baidoo’s overall performance throughout the match earned him a solid 7.1 rating from Flashscore.
This commanding victory positions Elfsborg strongly heading into the return leg scheduled for July 18th in Cyprus. The winner of this two-legged tie will progress to the second qualifying round of the Europa League, taking a significant step closer to a coveted spot in the group stages.
However, Elfsborg has no time to rest on their laurels. They must quickly shift focus to the domestic Swedish top-flight league, where they face a crucial match against Hacken on July 14. Having already amassed an impressive record of 5 goals and 4 assists in 18 appearances across all competitions in 2024 for Elfsborg, Michael Baidoo is proving to be a valuable asset for the team, both domestically and in European competitions.