Apollon secures victory against Nea Salamina in Cyprus League

Apollon Limassol secured a 4-2 victory over Nea Salamina in the sixth round of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan on October 17, 2026, at the Alphamega Stadium. Apollon initially took a 2-0 lead through goals from Eskriche (8') and a penalty by Brandon Thomas (22'). However, Nea Salamina responded quickly with two goals from Grancir in the 24th and 30th minutes. Apollon regained the lead just before halftime thanks to a goal by Malekkidis in the 45+2' minute, followed by a successful penalty from Ozbolt in the 75th minute.

The match was highlighted by the return of Apollon's 33-year-old English defender, Connor Goldson. Making his debut for the team, Goldson entered as a substitute in the 86th minute, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd. This marked his first appearance in 540 days following a long recovery from open-heart surgery conducted in July. The win keeps the unbeaten Apollon in a strong position within the league standings, while Nea Salamina continues to struggle in the lower half of the table despite their competitive performance.