Violent incidents follow Apollon-APOEL cup semi-final match
On April 22, 2026, Apollon defeated APOEL 4-2 in the first leg of the Cypriot Cup semi-final at the Alphamega Stadium. Following the final whistle, significant clashes broke out on the pitch involving players, technical staff, and personnel from both teams. APOEL head coach Pablo Garcia expressed intense anger, claiming he and his son, Benjamin, who is a member of the technical staff, were struck by objects thrown from the Apollon supporters' stand. APOEL's press officer, Nektarios Petevinos, stated that the Apollon coach, Hernan Losada, conveyed his apologies for the incident. Conversely, Apollon condemned the behavior of their own fans but also criticized APOEL player Diego Rosa, providing video evidence allegedly showing him throwing a bottle toward the stands. Apollon officials announced they would investigate the conduct of individuals associated with their club in the coming days.