Rafa Lopes marks return to Anorthosis Famagusta with winning goal against Aris

Portuguese forward Rafa Lopes, 34, made a successful return to Anorthosis Famagusta during his second stint with the club. In his debut match against Aris, Lopes scored the only goal of the game from a penalty kick, securing a 1-0 victory for the Famagusta team. This goal continues a statistical trend where the team often wins or draws when Lopes scores, a streak involving 11 of his previous 15 goals for the club. Alongside Lopes, recent signings Alessio da Cruz and Middendorp also made their debuts as substitutes in the same match. Anorthosis currently holds the league's weakest offensive record with only 16 goals, making the contribution of Lopes critical for the team's forward line. Following the match, the player expressed his long-standing desire to return to the club via a social media post. The team is now preparing for an upcoming fixture against Krasava.