Apollon eliminated from Conference League by Brann in dramatic fashion

Apollon Limassol was eliminated from the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round on August 11, 2026, following a 4-2 defeat after extra time against the Norwegian club Brann at the Alphamega Stadium. Despite holding a 1-0 advantage from the first leg in Norway, Apollon struggled to maintain control as Brann fought back, eventually overcoming the Cypriot side in a match that saw repeated swings in momentum.

Ingason opened the scoring for Brann in the 16th minute, but Ljubitz leveled for Apollon in the 85th minute, putting the hosts briefly back on track. In a dramatic turn of events, Holm scored in the 94th minute of added time to force the match into extra time. Apollon’s Weisbeck equalized in the 92nd minute (102nd minute cumulative of the match context), but subsequent goals from Holm and Eriksen secured a 4-2 victory for the visitors. This loss marks the fourth consecutive year that Apollon has failed to reach the league phase of a European competition.

Following the defeat, coach Hernan Losada expressed pride in his team's effort and the support from the fans, noting that the players gave their all despite the painful exit. Apollon now shifts its focus to domestic competitions, with the league season set to begin shortly.