Anorthosis suffers heavy 3-0 defeat against Nea Salamina

On September 19, 2026, Anorthosis Famagusta experienced a significant setback in the local derby against Nea Salamina, losing 3-0 at the Ammoxostos-Epistrofi stadium. Despite entering the match with high expectations following a victory over APOEL the previous week, Anorthosis was unable to maintain its form and suffered a heavy defeat that has drawn criticism regarding the team's consistency.

Anorthosis started the match aggressively and controlled the play for much of the first half, creating several opportunities, including a shot that hit the post by Chrysostomou. However, the team failed to capitalize on its dominance. The momentum shifted in the 44th minute when Poveda scored for Nea Salamina, exploiting a defensive vulnerability. Following this goal, the team coached by Nestor El Maestro reportedly lost its cohesion and confidence, allowing Nea Salamina to take full control of the remainder of the match.

The loss has sparked debate among fans and analysts about the team's instability. The club is now tasked with addressing these performance fluctuations as it looks toward future fixtures to re-establish stability and competitive performance.