Nea Salamina defeats Anorthosis 3-0 in Varosi derby

On September 19, 2026, Anorthosis suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat against Nea Salamina at the Ammochostos-Epistrofi stadium during a Varosi derby match. Despite entering the game with momentum and controlling the pace early on, Anorthosis failed to convert seven scoring opportunities, including a hit on the post by Chrysostomou.

The game shifted in the 44th minute when Poveda scored for Nea Salamina following a defensive breakdown involving a long pass behind the center-backs. Following this goal, the team coached by Nestor El Maestro lost its structural cohesion and confidence, allowing Nea Salamina to seize total control for the remainder of the match. This result is viewed as a significant setback for Anorthosis, particularly after their victory against APOEL one week prior.

The loss has caused concern among the club's leadership and fans regarding the team's ability to manage defensive transitions. Anorthosis will now need to address these tactical lapses in upcoming training sessions as they aim to stabilize their performance following this disappointing result.