Apollon Limassol advances to the third qualifying round of the Conference League

Apollon Limassol secured their place in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League on July 28, 2026, following a convincing 3-0 victory over Georgian side Dila Gori at Alphamega Stadium. This match marked a historic return of European football to Limassol after a 16-year absence, with approximately 5,300 spectators in attendance. Having won the first leg in Georgia 4-0, the Cypriot club achieved an emphatic 7-0 aggregate score to progress in the competition.

Brandon Thomas opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, becoming the first player to score a European goal for Apollon at the new Alphamega Stadium. Garry Rodrigues extended the lead in the 62nd minute, and Escriche completed the scoring in the 92nd minute. Manager Hernán Losada praised the team's balance and defensive consistency, noting that the side kept a clean sheet in both legs. Players like Filip Koun and Gustavo Assunção were excluded from the squad for rest, while new signings were integrated into the lineup.

Apollon now awaits the winner of the tie between Brann and Universitatea Cluj to determine their next opponent in the third qualifying round. The return leg of that matchup is scheduled for July 30, 2026.