APOEL qualifies for Cyprus Cup semi-finals after 3-2 victory over Paralimni

On February 11, 2026, APOEL Nicosia secured a place in the Cyprus Cup semi-finals with a 3-2 win against Enosis Neon Paralimni (ENP). The match began with Mathias Tomas scoring for APOEL in the 8th minute following a save by goalkeeper Panayiotou on an earlier attempt. ENP equalized in the 22nd minute through Musielani, who scored on a rebound after his penalty was initially blocked by Vid Belec. The penalty resulted from a foul by Tomas on Katsiaris inside the area. In the 49th minute, Diego Rosa restored APOEL's lead with a low shot from outside the box assisted by Tomas. Despite the victory, APOEL fans reportedly protested against club president Prodromos Petrides both inside and outside the stadium. APOEL coach Pablo Garcia emphasized his determination to continue fighting despite the difficult atmosphere, while ENP coach Markowski noted his team followed their tactical plan despite the loss. The win confirms APOEL as one of the final four teams in the competition.