Apollon Limassol defeats Brann 1-0 in Conference League qualifier

On August 5, 2026, Apollon Limassol secured a vital 1-0 away victory against the Norwegian side Brann at the Brann Stadion in Bergen. This first-leg match for the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League saw Alen Ožbolt score the decisive goal in the 22nd minute, following a counter-attack initiated by Malekkidis. Under the leadership of manager Hernán Losada, the Cypriot team maintained a disciplined defensive performance, keeping a clean sheet for the third consecutive time this season.

Following this result, Apollon holds a significant advantage heading into the return leg. The teams are scheduled to meet again on Tuesday, August 11, at the Alphamega Stadium in Limassol to decide who progresses to the competition's play-offs. The winner of this pairing is set to face the loser of the PAOK versus Anderlecht match in the next phase of the tournament. The match in Bergen was attended by approximately 100 traveling Apollon supporters who witnessed their team successfully manage the Norwegian side's pressure throughout the second half.