Cyprus draws 0-0 with Latvia in Nations League match

The Cyprus national football team drew 0-0 against Latvia on September 28, 2026, at the Skonto Stadium in Riga. The match was part of the second round of Group 2 in League C of the UEFA Nations League. Despite dominating possession with 70% and recording 18 shots compared to Latvia's 8, the team led by coach Akis Mantzios failed to score. The most significant moments included two shots from Edwards that hit the woodwork in the 74th and 90+2nd minutes.

Following this result, Cyprus has earned its first point in the competition, while Montenegro leads the group with six points and Armenia follows with three. The match saw Nick Tsaroulla and Constantinos Sotiriou receive yellow cards, meaning they will be suspended for the next fixture. Cyprus is scheduled to host Armenia at the GSP Stadium on October 2, 2026, followed by a rematch against Latvia at the same venue on October 5, 2026. Coach Mantzios expressed disappointment with the lack of efficiency, emphasizing that the team needs to secure positive results in upcoming matches to achieve its tournament objectives.