Apollon and APOEL prepare for the Cypriot cup semi-final second leg
Apollon Limassol is scheduled to face APOEL Nicosia on April 29th at GSP Stadium for the second leg of the Cypriot Cup semi-final. Apollon enters the match with a 4-2 lead from the first leg held in Limassol. The team from Limassol recently suffered a defeat against Omonia, highlighting persistent defensive issues as they have now conceded goals in nine consecutive matches. Coach Hernan Losada confirmed that players Pedro Marques and Kvinda are available for the upcoming clash. Meanwhile, APOEL is under pressure after a disappointing 3-3 draw against Paphos FC, where they surrendered a lead in stoppage time. APOEL faces personnel challenges with injuries to Mayer and Belec, and the absence of Marquinhos due to disciplinary issues. Spokesperson Fanourios Konstantinou stated that the cup match remains a balanced contest, despite Apollon's aggregate advantage. Both teams are fighting for a spot in the final, with significant expectations from their respective fan bases.