Greece secured an 82:75 victory over Cyprus in a friendly match played on 24 August 2026. The hosts dominated from the opening whistle, building a lead they never relinquished. By then, the margin had settled into a comfortable cushion.
Cyprus arrived with little momentum, having lost five consecutive fixtures. Their most recent outing saw them fall 64:83 to Germany just a week earlier. The line has barely moved for the visitors in recent months.
Greece showed more resilience, with their last defeat coming against Turkey in September 2025. They had won four of their previous five games, including notable victories over Portugal and Romania. The old head settled them down when Cyprus pushed back.
The final score reflected a game where Greece controlled the tempo rather than chasing shadows. Cyprus never got going, unable to find rhythm against a disciplined Greek defence.
The result leaves Greece on a positive run while Cyprus remain winless in their last five outings. Eight points separated the sides at the final whistle — enough to satisfy the hosts, not enough for Cyprus to claim progress.