APOEL defeats Nea Salamis with penalty goal

On October 10, 2026, APOEL faced Nea Salamis at the GSP Stadium during the fifth round of the domestic championship. The match saw a decisive moment in the first half when APOEL player Limnios was fouled by the opposing goalkeeper, Varos, leading referee Marios Christoforou to award a penalty kick.

Argentinian forward Fabricio Pedroso successfully converted the penalty, marking his fourth goal of the season and giving his team a 1-0 lead. While sources provided slightly differing times for the penalty—with one report stating it occurred in the 19th minute and another in the 21st minute—both confirmed the circumstances of the foul and the successful outcome for APOEL. This victory bolsters the team's position as they continue their league campaign under coach Nikos Papadopoulos.