APOEL secured a 3-1 victory over Anorthosis in a Club Friendly on Saturday, 16 August 2026. The Cypriot side found themselves trailing after just 24 minutes when Anorthosis defender A. Karamanolis turned the ball into his own net. To be fair, the hosts had the early advantage, but APOEL's greater intensity eventually told.
The turning point came in the second half. J. Sastre gave APOEL the lead at 60 minutes, and Gabriel Furtado doubled the advantage 13 minutes later. Diego Rosa added a third in stoppage time, capping a shift in momentum that left Anorthosis chasing the game.
By then, the statistics painted a clear picture. APOEL registered 79 attacks compared to 53 from the hosts, while controlling 59 per cent of possession. Their seven corners to five further underscored their dominance in the final third.
Both sides collected four yellow cards each, though Anorthosis saw three in quick succession between the 84th and 85th minutes. The away team also earned 25 free kicks against 14 for the home side, suggesting a physical contest that grew more fragmented as the match progressed.
For Anorthosis, the result adds to a mixed recent run that includes a draw with Nea Salamina and a string of results across May. APOEL's victory follows their 2-2 draw with Kifisia earlier in August, offering a positive note after heavier defeats in May.