Apollon and APOEL face off in first leg of cup semifinal
Apollon Limassol and APOEL are scheduled to play the first leg of the Cypriot Cup semifinal on April 22 at 19:00 at the Alphamega Stadium. This match is critical for both teams as they seek a path to the final and potential European competition qualification. Apollon, managed by Hernan Losada, recently ended a 17-game unbeaten streak following a 3-0 loss to Aris. APOEL, led by Pablo Garcia, enters the game after a 2-0 defeat to Omonia, leaving the cup as their remaining significant goal for the season. Eight players across both squads, including Kvida, Marques, Dalsio, and Marquinhos, are at risk of suspension for the return leg if they receive a yellow card. The return match is scheduled for April 29 at the GSP Stadium in Nicosia. Sources indicate that APOEL has struggled to win at the Alphamega Stadium, having recorded three draws and two losses in their recent visits to the venue.