Apollon Limassol defeats Dila Gori 4-0 in Conference League qualifier

Apollon Limassol secured a decisive 4-0 victory against Dila Gori in Georgia on July 23, 2026, during the first leg of the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round. This result marks the club's largest-ever away win in European competition, surpassing previous records set against Teuta and Lokomotiv Moscow.

Brandon Thomas opened the scoring in the 14th minute and provided the assist for Mathieu Peybernes' goal in the 28th minute. The hosts were reduced to ten men in the 40th minute following a straight red card issued to Donkor for a violent challenge on Brown. Apollon capitalized on the numerical advantage, adding a third goal through an own goal in the 51st minute, while new signing Alen Ozbolt sealed the victory with a strike in the 88th minute.

The dominant performance leaves the Cypriot side in a strong position to advance to the third qualifying round. Hernan Losada’s team now looks toward the return leg at the Alphamega Stadium with confidence, as they await the winner of the tie between Universitatea Cluj and Brann to determine their next European opponent.