Apollon secures 4-2 lead against APOEL in cup semi-final
On April 22, 2026, Apollon Limassol defeated APOEL Nicosia 4-2 in the first leg of the Cyprus Cup semi-finals. Brandon Tomas played a pivotal role, forcing an own goal by Stafylidis in the 10th minute, scoring himself in the 33rd, and assisting Marques in the 38th minute. APOEL briefly equalized via Mancini in the 23rd minute, but defensive errors ultimately compromised their performance. Apollon spokesperson Fanourios Konstantinou expressed satisfaction with the team's reaction and performance despite fatigue. The second leg is scheduled for April 29 at the GSP Stadium in Nicosia. Following the loss, reports suggest APOEL management is considering the dismissal of head coach Pablo Garcia due to the team's poor recent form. Giorgos Kostis is currently the primary candidate linked to potentially replacing Garcia as manager.