Nikolas Panagiotou secures Utrecht victory in Dutch Cup

On October 29, 2026, Cypriot international footballer Nikolas Panagiotou scored his first goal for FC Utrecht, leading the team to a 1-0 victory over Kozakken Boys in the Dutch Cup. The former Omonia defender, who started the match in the first team, found the net in the 38th minute with a powerful left-footed strike.

While sources provide slight variations regarding the setup of the goal—with one report attributing it to a free kick by Agougil and others describing it as a corner kick—all agree on the outcome of the play and the final result. The goal proved decisive, securing Utrecht's progression to the next stage of the tournament. Following his performance, Panagiotou was named the match's Most Valuable Player (MVP).

This victory allows Utrecht to continue its campaign in the Dutch Cup competition. The team moves forward to the next round, maintaining their momentum in the tournament following this hard-fought away win.