Cypriot Football

Wins for Salamina and Ermis

Wins for Salamina and Ermis

CYPRIOT SOCCER (FIRST DIVISION): The action in the Cypriot First Division continued with two more games, while the two big derbies of the week APOEL-Omonoia and AEK-Apollon were postponed due to the Europa League qualifiers. Nea Salamina Ammochostou started their campaign with an emphatic 5:3 away win over newly promoted Enosis Neon Paralimniou, while Ermis Aradippou got their first points with a 2:0 away win against Alki Oroklinis.

APOEL bow out of Europa League to Astana in penalties

APOEL bow out of Europa League to Astana in penalties

UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE: APOEL blew their chance of progressing to the UEFA Europa League group stages after they fell in penalties to Astana. The Galazokitrinoi were unable to protect their 1:0 home win, losing 1:0 to Astana where the Kazakhstan side prevailed 2:1 in penalties... **HIGHLIGHTS**

5-star AEK qualify for Europa League playoffs in style, Apollon through despite narrow loss

5-star AEK qualify for Europa League playoffs in style, Apollon through despite narrow loss

UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE: All 3 Cypriot teams are into the UEFA Europa League playoffs. AEK Larnaca punched their ticket in style with an emphatic 5:0 win at home to Sturm Graz, while Apollon coasted through on the back of their performance last week. APOEL came from behind to defeat Hapoel Beer Sheva 3:1 in Nicosia. **HIGHLIGHTS**

AEK and Apollon eye Europa League Playoffs

AEK and Apollon eye Europa League Playoffs

UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE: Both AEK Larnaca and Apollon got the job done in their respective fixtures of UEFA Europa League qualifying on Thursday as AEK earned a vital 2:0 away win against Sturm Graz while Apollon won big in their home leg, 4:0 over Dinamo Brest. **HIGHLIGHTS**

Papoulis hat-trick helps Apollon see it through, AEK roll past Dundalk

Papoulis hat-trick helps Apollon see it through, AEK roll past Dundalk

UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE: It was a good day for Cypriot clubs in UEFA Europa League qualifying, as Apollon and AEK Larnaca both advanced to the next round (along with APOEL). Apollon built on their away win over Bosnian side Zeljeznicar with another 3:1 win on the return leg, while AEK ran roughshod over Dundalk in a memorable 4:0 rout of the Irish side in Larnaca. **HIGHLIGHTS**