Nea Salamina and Anorthosis draw in friendly preparation match
On August 12, 2026, the football clubs Nea Salamina and Anorthosis played a 2-2 draw in a friendly preparation match held at the Ammochostos-Epistrofi stadium. The match served as a key test for both teams as they continue their preparations for the upcoming championship season.
Nea Salamina took an early lead in the 6th minute through Poveda. Anorthosis responded after halftime, with Sergiou equalizing in the 46th minute and Evangelos Charalambous scoring a header in the 57th minute off a Kiko corner to briefly take the lead. Nea Salamina quickly leveled the score in the 59th minute with a header from Michail. Anorthosis coach Nestor El Maestro experimented with formations including 3-4-3 and 4-3-3, while Nea Salamina manager Angel Lopez utilized the opportunity to assess his roster’s cohesion.
Several Anorthosis players, including Joël van Nieff, Stijn Mijnans, and Tamas Kiss, remained sidelined due to injuries or individual training programs. Nea Salamina continued its preparation process, having previously faced Omonia 29M and Enosis Neon Paralimniou. Both clubs will continue their training cycles, with Anorthosis scheduling further friendlies against APOEL and Karmiotissa before the league season begins on August 22.