First Division

Brotherhood 2 Olympia 5 (Game stopped in the 85th minute)

The game started with both teams evenly matched with chances created at either end, but as the game progressed Olympia took control ending 1-0 half time the first goal was a shot saved by the keeper Nick Kyriacou who could only parry it onto the oncoming Olympia forward Altan.

The second goal from a free kick Jon Nicholas was there on hand to tap the ball into the back of the net. Brotherhood got it back to 2-1 with their goal from a Christo Hajipapas volley. The third for Olympia came from Tashan who shot from inside the area. The fourth was scored by Shaz. Jon Nicholas scored his second and fifth with a header. Brotherhood’s other goal came from Aaron Kennedy.

The game had to be stopped in the 85th minute when Mario Christou of Brotherhood received a shoulder injury and ambulance arrived to take him to hospital but has since been discharged and is ok and in good spirits.

New Salamis 9 Anorthosis 0
In the Famagusta derby New Salamis shook their rivals Anorthosis by scoring nine goals to put them on path for another Championship.
Anorthosis held the red’s to 2-0 halftime but New Salamis then put on a mesmerising performance to score another seven goals to win 9-0.
New Salamis goals were scored by Richard Georgiou 3, Nick Salapatas, Steve Velandia, Deniz Mehmet, Murat, John Kyriacou plus an own goal.

KLN 1 St Panteleimon 5

St Panteleimon needed to bounce back from last weeks disappointing defeat to Salamis and you wonder what could have been had they played like this! From the first whistle the Saints dominated the game setting a high tempo with some crisp, precise passing.
They deservedly took the lead on 18 minutes with a stunning 25 yard strike from the impressive Katsikas.

The Saints continued on the front foot with Jack Smith scoring two excellent goals to make the score 3-0 at half time. St Panteleimon’s scored a fourth within minutes of the restart through Andreas Plastiras and Kristian Neziri added a fifth on 70 minutes.

KLN continued to battle well and scored with a stunning strike on 82 minutes throughChris Papacosta making the final score 5-1. The Saints continue to march proudly on in KOPA’s premier division!

Livadia 3 Omonia 1

A fantastic high intensity game for the spectators ended with Livadia claiming all 3 points in the mid day kick off at Southbury. Elias Katsoloudi put Livadia 1-0 up after taking on two defenders and putting it between the keeper’s legs. Then early in the second half Omonia went down to ten men when their goal keeper Erbil was sent off.

Livadia dominated proceedings from then on and never looked back. A foul on Ricky Sarno in the box gave Livadia a penalty in the second half which Elias Katsoloudi slotted home for his and Livadia’s second.

Omonia pulled a goal back from a free kick with Stephanos Georgiou but Wanda Ncube restored Livadia’s two goal advantage late on to win the game 3-1.

Second Division

Maronites 1 Komi Kebir 2

This was definitely a game of two halves as Maronites bossed the first period and really should have been further ahead than 1-0 at the break. Their goal came early in the game when a spell of really good football resulted in a deep cross from the left that was turned in at the far post by Harry Elia.

Komi started the second half stronger and more determined than they did the first and dominated play. They were rewarded with an equaliser when Andreas Bryant fired in a cross from the left and Kyri Christofi came in late and finished clinically.

Both teams pushed for the winner and Ari Hadjikkou in Komi’s goal was called into action twice to keep his team in the game. It was Komi though who took the points when a speculative shot from distance by the impressive Jason Hayes found its way into the back of Maronites net.

Pantel 3 Achna 0

The game was won in the first half with Achna really up their pace until the second half. Straight from kick off Pantel dominated the game making up for last week’s performance where they lost Cetinkaya Cinar. Rob Collins scored the first with a header from close range. Tabby scored the second. The 3rd goal was scored by young Theo after a great team move. A good performance from Pantel.

Apoel 3 Asha 1

An exciting game for the live match of the day. It was Apoel who were first to score with Alex Violaris on the 11th minute. Apoel managed to score the second goal this time Andrew Chambi on the 24th min. Asha scored on the 26th minute with Chris Spyrou. Asha were pressurising to score and on the 40th minute Asha were rewarded with a penalty which their striker Adem Ali took and Apoel’s 17 year old goal keeper saved to go into the break with Apoel leading 2-1.
The second half was full of action with both teams full on attacking but on the 80th minute
Apoel scored again this time with Michael Spencer. Apoel now can celebrate their third win out of four games.
Also Apoel and Asha would like to thank Hellenic TV who were there early morning to show their football game live and to also thank the sponsors of event Cypriot company SABO.