APOEL defeats Nea Salamina in Cyprus League

APOEL secured a 2-1 victory over Nea Salamina during the fifth matchday of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan, held at the GSP Stadium on October 10, 2026. Assistant coach Nikos Karampetakis, who stepped in for the suspended head coach Nikos Papadopoulos, dedicated the win to a young fan named Aris who recently passed away.

Karampetakis noted that APOEL performed poorly in the first half, citing slow ball movement and a lack of energy, which played into the opponent's strategy. However, tactical adjustments in the second half and strong crowd support shifted the momentum, leading to the winning goal in stoppage time. Nea Salamina coach Angel Lopez expressed frustration over the result, calling the loss unfair and noting that his team also conceded a late goal in their previous match against AEL.

The win provides APOEL with essential points and stability after a difficult start to the season, where they struggled in their first four matches. The team is now focusing on preparing for their upcoming fixtures with renewed morale.