KOLOSSI, Cyprus (Interstat) — AS Monaco and Pafos played to a 2-2 draw in a Champions League group stage match Wednesday at Alphamega Stadium. The game featured a flurry of early goals and pivotal performances from substitutes.

Takumi Minamino gave Monaco a fifth-minute lead before Pafos defender David Luiz equalized in the 18th. Monaco’s Folarin Balogun restored the lead in the 26th. Substitute Mohammed Salisu leveled for the hosts in the 88th minute, securing a point for each side. Salisu and Luiz each finished with a goal and an assist. The result defied pregame projections that heavily favored Pafos. Both teams opened their European campaigns with a draw.