CYPRIOT FOOTBALL: Cypriot international striker Pieros Sotiriou joined Kazakhstani champions FC Astana from FC Copenhagen on a three-year deal earlier this week.
APOEL bow out of Europa League to Astana in penalties
APOEL grab slender advantage over Astana
Leali’s European Nights to Forget
APOEL Through Despite Loss
CYPRIOT SOCCER (EUROPA LEAGUE): Despite APOEL taking the lead against Astana, the Cypriot Champions were handed a 2-1 defeat in Kazakhstan. Efrem opened the scoring in the first half and two second half goals from the hosts gave them the comeback victory. However, APOEL mathematically progressed to the next round after Olympiacos and Young Boys drew in Greece. **HIGHLIGHTS**
At the Karaiskaki to Clinch Progression
UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE: Olympiacos got a point in Kazakhstan against Astana for the 4th Matchday of the Europa League Group stage and with a win in Matchday 5 at home to Young Boys they will clinch their progression to the Knockout Stages. Olympiacos fell behind when Despotovic opened the scoring for the hosts before Seba equalized, giving Olympiacos a hard earned 1-1 draw on the road. **HIGHLIGHTS**
With Momentum Into the Derby
UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE: Olympiacos easily defeated Astana 4-1 at the Karaiskaki Stadium, sending a message to PAOK before Sunday’s derby in the Superleague. Olympiacos was ahead 3-0 by halftime with goals from Figueiras, Elyounoussi, and Seba before Astana pulled one back in the second half. Astana was left with 10-men in the 58th minute and Seba added his second goal in the 65th minute. The win puts Olympiacos atop the group along with APOEL.**HIGHLIGHTS**
Preview: Olympiacos - Astana
Revenge for APOEL
CYPRIOT SOCCER: APOEL came away with a dramatic comeback victory to defeat Astana in their opening match of the Europa League Group Stage. Astana, who knocked out APOEL in last year’s Champions League qualifying, went ahead late in the first half before two goals in the final 15 minutes gave APOEL all 3 points in Nicosia.**HIGHLIGHTS**
