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Apollon Defeats APOEL 2-0 in Intense Derby

Published January 18, 2026, 18:13
Apollon Defeats APOEL 2-0 in Intense Derby

Apollon won 2-0 against APOEL at the «Alphamega Stadium» in the 18th matchday of the championship. The hosts took the lead with a penalty from Thomas in the 10th minute and doubled their lead in the 45th minute with a penalty from Rodriguez. The match was marked by two red cards, one for APOEL's Brown and one for Apollon's Beletz. This victory boosts Apollon's efforts to secure a place in the top six and get closer to the European qualification spots, while APOEL struggles to maintain its position at the top. The game was intense with several protests and delays.