Nea Salamina secures dominant victory against Anorthosis

Nea Salamina achieved a significant 3-0 victory over Anorthosis during the fourth matchday of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan, held at the Ammochostos-Epistrofi stadium on September 19, 2026. This result marks the first time in ten years that Nea Salamina has defeated their rivals in the Varosi derby. Dario Poveda opened the scoring in the 44th minute, assisted by Giannis Gerolemou, who also provided the pass for the second goal. Panagiotis Loukas and Samuel Grandsir were also instrumental in the win, with the latter scoring the final goal.

Following the match, Nea Salamina coach Angel Lopez praised his team's resilience after a challenging start to the season, noting that the victory was dedicated to the club's supporters. Anorthosis manager Nestor El Maestro acknowledged his team's poor performance and missed opportunities in the first half. The win provides crucial psychological momentum and breathing room for the coaching staff, as the club works to integrate several new players following their promotion from the second division. Club spokesperson Loizos Moiseos noted that the team is still building chemistry and remains a work in progress.