Dani Silva substituted due to injury during the cup final

On May 29, 2026, during the Cyprus Cup final between Pafos FC and Apollon, Pafos player Dani Silva suffered an injury. The incident occurred in the 41st minute of the match. Due to the physical problem he faced, it was determined that he could not continue playing. Pafos FC manager Ricardo Sa Pinto made a tactical change, replacing Silva with Brito. The match was ongoing at the time of the event. No further details regarding the severity of the injury were disclosed in the reports. The substitution was the primary action taken by the coaching staff following the injury.