Match Report | PAFOS – APOLLON (1-1)

In the opening round of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan playoffs, we were held to a 1-1 draw by Pafos FC at the Stelios Kyriakides Stadium, in a match full of intensity and chances.

The home side started better and took the lead in the 15th minute following a goalmouth scramble. We responded well and had a goal by Brandon Thomas disallowed in the 28th minute, before equalising in the 35th minute. Ivan Ljubic produced an excellent individual effort and a powerful strike from outside the box to make it 1-1.

In the second half we improved and created the biggest chances of the match. In the 52nd minute Rodrigues missed from a promising position after a pass from Thomas, while in the 56th minute we came very close to scoring again, as Thomas hit the crossbar following a great assist by Rodrigues.

The match ended 1-1, keeping us in second place with 54 points and extending our unbeaten run.

Our next match is against AEK at the ALPHAMEGA Stadium.