Match Report | ARIS – APOLLON (3-1)

It was the opening matchday of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan for our team, as we faced Aris at the “ALPHAMEGA” Stadium, technically as the away side. Despite our efforts, we suffered a 3-1 defeat.

The game started with the hosts threatening early, but Peter Leeuwenburgh made a brilliant save in the 6th minute to keep the score level. Aris managed to take the lead in first-half stoppage time (45+1’), before doubling their advantage right after the restart (46’) through Montnor.

In the second half, we pulled one back in the 72nd minute with a stunning long-range strike by Gaëtan Weissbeck, after Ivan Ljubic’s assist. Despite continuous pressure and big chances for Ali Youssef and Sergio Castel, we couldn’t find the equalizer, and Gaustad sealed the final 3-1 in added time.

Notably, Bruno Gaspar, Ivan Ljubic, Garry Rodrigues, Sergio Castel, and Brandon Thomas all made their official debuts for Apollon.

Line-up: Leeuwenburgh, Vouros (52′ Lam), Castel (78′ Thomas), Rodrigues (46′ Youssef), Dione, Malekkidis, Nduondou (59′ Marques), Spoljaric (46′ Weissbeck), Kvida, Gaspar, Ljubic.