History and key milestones of Tsirion Stadium in Cyprus

Tsirion Stadium in Limassol was constructed between 1973 and 1975 on land donated by Petros Tsiros. The facility, which featured the first two-tier design in Cyprus, served as a shelter for refugees following the 1974 Turkish invasion. On May 11, 1975, the stadium held its first football match, a Euro 1976 qualifier where England defeated Cyprus 1-0 via a Kevin Keegan goal. Fifty years ago, on June 27, 1976, the stadium hosted its first Cyprus Cup final between APOEL and Alki. While the final was originally scheduled for the GSP Stadium in Nicosia, the venue was changed to the newly inaugurated Tsirion Stadium due to grass seeding work in Nicosia. APOEL won the match with a score of 6-0. The stadium remains a significant historical sports landmark for the region.