Anorthosis defeats APOEL 2-1 in Cyprus League

On September 12, 2026, Anorthosis secured a 2-1 victory against APOEL during the third matchday of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan at the Freedom Antonis Papadopoulos stadium. Anorthosis took the lead in the 26th minute through a penalty kick by Kiko, following a foul by Degenek. The match saw a notable debut for Tasos Bakasetas, who joined APOEL and scored the equalizer in the 51st minute with a powerful long-range strike. However, Anorthosis regained control late in the match, sealing the win when Rafa Lopes scored a header in the 90th minute following a corner kick from Kiko.

This result marks the first victory of the season for Anorthosis, bringing both teams to three points after three matches. APOEL coach Papadopoulos expressed dissatisfaction with his team's performance, particularly in the first half. While most reports confirm the 2-1 scoreline, one source incorrectly cited a 1-0 result, which is contradicted by the consensus of multiple outlets.

Looking ahead, Anorthosis is scheduled to play away against Nea Salamina on September 19, while APOEL will travel to Limassol to face Apollon on the same day.