Anorthosis suffers late defeat against Aris in Cyprus League

Anorthosis Famagusta suffered a painful 2-1 defeat against Aris Limassol in the 8th round of the Cyprus League on November 1, 2026, at the Alphamega Stadium. The visitors took the lead in the 29th minute following an own goal by Kaloulu. Aris equalized through Efage in the 60th minute, and the match was ultimately decided in the 95th minute by a header from Matysik, denying Anorthosis a potential point. A goal by Marios Ilia for Anorthosis in the 82nd minute was disallowed for offside.

The loss keeps Anorthosis in 11th place with six points. The match was physically taxing, leading to injury concerns for Furtado, Mindendorp, and Sergiou, who were all substituted due to discomfort or knocks. Club spokesperson Charalambos Parpettas expressed frustration with the officiating and confirmed that the players will undergo medical examinations ahead of the upcoming derby against Omonia. Additionally, Da Cruz is unavailable for the next match due to yellow card accumulation.

Manager Barak Itzhaki, while disappointed with the late concession, noted signs of tactical improvement and team cohesion. The club is currently preparing for their next league fixture, with medical staff assessing the fitness of key players to determine their availability for the match on November 8.