Nea Salamina achieves dominant victory against Anorthosis
On September 19, 2026, Nea Salamina secured a 3-0 victory over Anorthosis in the Cyprus League by Stoiximan at the Ammochostos-Epistrophi stadium. This win marked Nea Salamina's first victory of the season and ended a ten-year winless streak against their local rivals in the Varoshian derby. The goals were scored by Dario Poveda in the 43rd minute, Panagiotis Loukas in the 63rd minute, and Samuel Grandsir during stoppage time. Midfielder Giannis Gerolemou was instrumental, providing two assists, while goalkeeper Alberto Varo helped keep a clean sheet for the first time this season.
Manager Angel Lopez, who faced intense pressure following a difficult start to the campaign, received credit for his tactical adjustments and team selections. The result has significantly boosted the team's morale before the league break. While the club's representatives, including vice-president Giorgos Michail, acknowledged the need for further squad development, they emphasized the positive impact of this result on team chemistry.
Looking forward, the team plans to use the upcoming league break to address remaining weaknesses. Additionally, club officials confirmed that initial discussions have taken place with an investor from Charleroi, though no concrete agreements have been reached at this stage.