Cypriot Football

Apollon recover with Yuste double, Anorthosis collapse in final moments

Apollon recover with Yuste double, Anorthosis collapse in final moments

CYPRIOT SOCCER (UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE): In a reversal of last week’s events, Apollon Limassol overturned their deficit with a 2:0 win over Stumbras, while disaster struck Anorthosis in Albania with a 1:0 loss at Laci in Thursday’s UEFA Europa League action. **HIGHLIGHTS**

Shock Champions League exit for APOEL despite win

Shock Champions League exit for APOEL despite win

CYPRIOT SOCCER (UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE): APOEL earned a 1:0 home win over FK Suduva, however their 3:1 defeat in the first leg forced the Cypriot champions to bid farewell to the Champions League, losing 3:2 on aggregate. They will continue their European campaign in the Europa League qualifying rounds. **HIGHLIGHTS**

Anorthosis come from behind to win, Apollon with work to do

Anorthosis come from behind to win, Apollon with work to do

UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE: It was a mixed bag for Cypriot teams in Thursday’s UEFA Europa League qualifiers. Anorthosis rallied back to gain a slight edge on Laci, but Apollon have left themselves a challenge of sorts with a narrow away loss to Sturmbras.

APOEL & Apollon to begin in Lithuania, Anorthosis to Albania

APOEL & Apollon to begin in Lithuania, Anorthosis to Albania

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: APOEL and Apollon will start this year’s European journey in Lithuania against FK Suduva and Stumbras respectively, while Anorthosis will visit Albania to face Laci. Cup holders AEK Larnakas will face the winner of the pair between Levadia Tallinn (Estonia) and Dundalk (Ireland).

Apollon stay alive, Anorthosis hand Omonoia another defeat

Apollon stay alive, Anorthosis hand Omonoia another defeat

CYPRIOT SOCCER (FIRST DIVISION): The final week of Cyprus First Division playoff action will have some excitement thanks to Apollon’s 3:0 win at home to AEK Larnaca. Meanwhile, Anorthosis handed Omonoia a 12th consecutive loss by a 2:1 margin. **HIGHLIGHTS**

Ermis move top in relegation group

Ermis move top in relegation group

CYPRIOT SOCCER (FIRST DIVISION): The relegation group action continued over the weekend with Olympiakos having already sealed their fate in next year’s second division, making the remaining games indifferent as far as relegation goes.The only thing left to fight for is bragging rights for the team that will finish first.