Paphos FC advances to cup semi-finals after 3-0 win against Digenis Morfou
On February 11, 2026, Paphos FC defeated Digenis Akritas Morphou 3-0 at the AEK Arena to secure a place in the semi-finals of the Coca-Cola Cup. Brazilian forward Anderson Silva scored twice, in the 21st and 50th minutes, while Zaza converted a penalty in the 30th minute following a foul on Quina. Paphos dominated the match with 78% ball possession and hit the woodwork twice through Anderson and Dragomir. Manager Albert Celades utilized the match to give playing time to squad players, expressing satisfaction with the performance despite a recent period of negative results in the league. Digenis manager Christodoulos Christodoulou acknowledged the significant quality gap between the two sides but noted that reaching the quarter-finals was a success for his second-division team. This result makes Paphos FC the third team to qualify for the semi-finals, joining AEL and Apollon. The match was officiated by Nikolas Liotatis, and Paphos now prepares for its upcoming league match against AEL.