Nea Salamina protests refereeing decisions following loss to Apollon

On October 17, 2026, Nea Salamina faced Apollon at the Alphamega Stadium, resulting in a 4-2 defeat. During the second half, with the score at 3-2, a goal by Giousis that would have equalized the match was overturned by VAR due to an offside decision. The accuracy of the digital line-drawing process used by VAR during this review sparked significant controversy, as observers noted a perceived geometric inconsistency compared to the penalty area lines.

Following the match, Nea Salamina’s management escalated their concerns regarding the overall officiating system to the Cyprus Football Association (CFA). Club spokesperson Loizos Moiseos confirmed that a formal letter has been sent to the federation requesting a comprehensive review of current refereeing standards. Meanwhile, club president Paris Andreou expressed his dissatisfaction on social media by posting an image of the disputed offside line with the caption "No comment.

Manager Angel Lopez refused to comment specifically on the refereeing to avoid potential sanctions, but he noted that his team has dealt with two penalties against them in the match and highlighted a recurring pattern of questionable officiating over the first six games of the season. The club currently awaits an official response from the CFA regarding their formal inquiry.