APOEL defeats Chalkanoras 5-2 to advance in Cyprus Cup

On October 28, 2026, APOEL Nicosia secured a 5-2 victory against Chalkanoras at GSP Stadium, successfully advancing to the round of 16 in the Coca-Cola Cup. The match saw a standout performance from academy product Stavros Georgiou, who scored a "perfect" hat-trick with goals in the 21st, 44th, and 70th minutes, utilizing both feet and a header. Stelios Vrontis opened the scoring in the 10th minute, while Georgios Pursaitidis added the fifth goal in the 86th minute to finalize the result. Chalkanoras managed to respond with goals from Konstantinidis and Sloupski.

This match served as a significant rotation opportunity for APOEL manager Nikos Papadopoulos, who fielded a largely changed lineup following recent domestic league commitments. By utilizing several academy players, the club demonstrated its depth and commitment to developing local talent. The victory allows APOEL to continue its campaign in both the league and the cup, with the squad now focusing on their upcoming fixtures.