Apollon and Pafos draw 2-2 in Cyprus League derby

On October 31, 2026, Apollon Limassol and Pafos FC played to a 2-2 draw at the Alphamega Stadium during the 8th round of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan. The visitors opened the scoring in the 28th minute through Lele, but Apollon equalized in the 37th minute when Ozbolt capitalized on a defensive error by goalkeeper Majewski. In the 67th minute, Brandon Thomas put Apollon ahead, but Anderson secured a draw for Pafos by converting a penalty in the 87th minute.

Following the result, Apollon reached 16 points and remains the only undefeated team in the league, though coach Hernan Losada expressed frustration over losing two points that could have propelled the team to the top of the standings. Pafos now holds 13 points. Both managers, Hernan Losada and Ricardo Sa Pinto, addressed the press following the match, with Losada emphasizing the need for better defensive organization while acknowledging his team's offensive efficiency. The match highlighted both the high-scoring potential and the defensive vulnerabilities of Apollon, who have conceded ten goals in eight matches so far this season.