The CFA Judicial Committee, after reviewing the referrals before it, imposed the following penalties:

*Complaint filed by Referee Panagiotis P. Hatzigeorgiou against CARLOS MIGUEL RIBEIRO DIAS, a player for AEL Limassol, who was sent off for spitting at an opposing player during the match and for unsportsmanliketoward the match referee after being sent off the field in the 56th minute (he was insulting him), in violation of Articles 4(c), 8(v), and 9(k) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations in the Cyprus League by Stoiximan First Phase match of the 2026-2027 season between APOEL Nicosia vs. AEL Limassol on September 6, 2026 (Matchday 2).

Decision: Six-match suspension and a fine.
The text of the decision is available here.

*Complaint filed by Referee Konstantinos Fotiou against JULIO CESAR DA SILVA DE PAULA, a player for KARMIOTISSA Polemidia, who was sent off for violent conduct, showed no intention of playing the ball and kicked the opponent’s Achilles tendon with his studs during the Cyprus League by Stoiximan A’ Championship match 2026–2027 Season, ALS Omonia on May 29 – Karmiotissa Polemidion/September 4, 2026 (Matchday 2).

Decision: Fine.

*Complaint filed by Referee Antonis Konstantinidis against Panagidis Michael, a player for the KRASAVA E.N.Y. club, who was sent off for a serious foul; after the ball had gone out of play, he made a reckless tackle on an opposing player during the Cyprus League by Stoiximan A’ Championship match 2026–2027 season, Omonia Aradippou vs. KRASAVA E.N.Y., September 5, 2026 (Matchday 2).

Decision: Fine.

*Complaint filed by Referee Marios Christoforou against ILIYAN BOZHKOV MITREV, a member of the ANORTHOSIS Famagusta staff who was sent off for inappropriate behavior on the bench, and vehement protests during the Cyprus League by Stoiximan First Phase match of the 2026–2027 season between APOLLON Limassol vs. ANORTHOSIS Famagusta / September 5, 2026 (Matchday 2).

Decision: Fine.

*Complaint filed by Referee Menelaos Antoniou against ANDERSON CORREIA DE BARROS, a player for ARIS Limassol, who was sent off for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity in theCyprus League by Stoiximan, Phase A of the 2026–2027 season, ARIS Limassol vs. OMONOIA Nicosia, September 7, 2026 (Matchday 2).

Decision: Fine.

*Complaint against OMONOIA Nicosia:

(a) because the team behaved inappropriately (5 cards), in violation of Article 10.1(b) of the C.F.A. Disciplinary Regulations

Decision: Fine.

(b) due to the failure to include in the starting lineup, at the start of the match, two players who, at the age of 18 or earlier, were registered as players in the CFF’s player registry, in violation of Chapter IX, Article 13.5 of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan 2026–2027 Season Regulations.  Specifically, at the start of the match, only one player was in the starting lineup who, at the age of 18 or earlier, had been registered as a player in theCFF

Decision: Fine.

In the 2026 SUPER-CUP match of the 2026–2027 season: OMONOIA Nicosia vs. PAFOS F C, September 3, 2026.

*Complaint against PAFOS F C:

(a) because the team behaved inappropriately (5 cards), in violation of Article 10.1(b) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations

Decision: Fine.

(b) for the bringing of dangerous objects (flares and firecrackers) into the stadium (into the stands) by the team’s fans, in violation of Article 10.3(d1a) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations

Decision: Fine.

(c) for setting off dangerous objects (flares and firecrackers) in the stands before kickoff, during, and after the end of the match, in violation of Article 10.3(d1b) of the K.O.P. Disciplinary Regulations.

Decision: Fine.

(d) for the throwing of an object by the team’s fans onto the field (they intentionally threw a ball onto the playing field) during the match in the 43rd minute, in violation of Article 10.2(b) of the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) Disciplinary Regulations.

Decision: Fine.

(e) For spitting by fans of the team directed at the officiating crew after the end of the match as they were leaving the field of play, in violation of Article 10.3(f) of the CFA Disciplinary Regulations.

Decision: Fine.

(g) due to the failure to include in the starting lineup, at the start of the match, two players who, at the age of 18 or earlier, were registered as players in the CFF’s player registry, in violation of Chapter IX, Article 13.5 of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan Championship Regulations for the 2026–2027 season.  Specifically, at the start of the match, only one player was in the starting lineup who, during his 18th year of age or earlier, had been registered as a player in theCFF

Decision: Fine.

In the 2026 SUPER-CUP match of the 2026–2027 season: OMONOIA Nicosia vs. PAFOS F, September 3, 2026.

*Complaint against KARMIOTISSA Polemidia for the team’s unsportsmanlike conduct (5 cards), in violation of Article 10.1(b) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations during the Cyprus League by Stoiximan First Phase match of the 2026–2027 season between ALS OMONOIA on May 29 – KARMIOTISSA Polemidia/September 4, 2023 (Matchday 2).

Decision: Fine.

*Complaint against APOLLON Limassol:

(a) for a 2-minute delay in the start of the match caused by the team’s fans and for a 9-minute temporary suspension of the match at the 46-minute mark caused by the team’s fans, in violation of Article 10.2(k) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations.

Decision: Fine.

(b) for the display by the team’s fans of banners inappropriate for sporting events, in violation of Article 10.3(e) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations.

Decision: Fine.

(c) for a team supporter spitting toward the visiting team’s bench in the 63rd minute of the match, in violation of Article 10.3(f) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations.

Decision: Fine.

(d) for the carrying of dangerous objects (flares and smoke bombs) inside the stadium (in the stands) by fans of the team, in violation of Article 10.3(d1a) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations

Decision: Fine.

(e) for setting off dangerous objects (flares and smoke bombs) before the start of and during the match, in violation of Article 10.3(d1b) of the C.F.A. Disciplinary Regulations.

Decision: Fine.

(f) for the chanting of racist slogans by the team’s fans directed at the visiting team’s player wearing jersey number 9, an incident that forced the referee to suspend the match and make an announcement over the stadium’s public address system, in violation of Article 11.1(a)(b) of the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) Disciplinary Regulations. 

Decision: Fine.

In the Cyprus League by Stoiximan First Division match of the 2026–2027 season: APOLLON Limassol vs. ANORTHOSIS Famagusta / September 5, 2023 (Matchday 2).

*Complaint against ANORTHOSIS Famagusta:

(a) for the display of banners by the team’s fans that were inappropriate for sporting events, in violation of Article 10.3(e) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations.

Decision: Fine.

(b) for the throwing of objects by the team’s fans onto the field and onto the playing surface during the match, in violation of Article 10.2 (b) and 10.3(c) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations.

Decision: Fine.

In the Cyprus League by Stoiximan First Division match of the 2026–2027 season: APOLLON Limassol vs. ANORTHOSIS Famagusta / September 5, 2023 (Matchday 2).

*Complaint against APOEL Nicosia:

(a) for causing a 4-minute delay in the start of the match due to actions by the team’s fans, in violation of Article 10.2(ia) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations.

Decision: Fine.

(b) for the use of lasers by the team’s fans during the match directed at fans of the visiting team, in violation of Article 10.2(l) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations.

Decision: Fine.

(c) for the bringing into the stadium (into the stands) by the team’s fans of dangerous objects (flares, smoke bombs, and firecrackers), in violation of Article 10.3(d1a) of the C.F.A. Disciplinary Regulations

Decision: Fine.

(d) for setting off dangerous objects (flares and smoke bombs) in the stands before the start of and during the match, and for throwing dangerous objects (firecrackers) onto the field and onto the playing surface during the match, in violation of Articles 10.3(d1b) and (d2) and the Disciplinary Regulations of the Cyprus Football Association (K.O.P.).

Decision: Fine.

(e) for the display by team supporters of banners inappropriate for sporting events and containing political content, in violation of Article 10.3(e) of the C.F.A. Disciplinary Regulations.

Decision: Fine.

In the Cyprus League by Stoiximan First Division match of the 2026–2027 season between APOEL Nicosia and AEL Limassol on September 6, 2023 (Matchday 2).

*Complaint against AEL Limassol:

(a) for the bringing of dangerous objects (flares) into the stadium (into the stands) by the team’s fans, in violation of Article 10.3(d1a) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations

Decision: Fine.

(b) for setting off dangerous objects (flares) before the start and during the match, in violation of Article 10.3(d1b) of the Disciplinary Regulations of the Cyprus Football Association (CFA).

Decision: Fine.

(c) for the throwing of objects by the team’s fans onto the field and onto the playing surface during the match, in violation of Articles 10.2 (b) and 10.3(c) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations.

Decision: Fine.

(d) for incidents caused by the team’s fans in the north stands of the stadium, which caused disturbances in the stands and/or threatened to cause harm to any person inside the stadium during and after the match,  in violation of Articles 4(kβ) and 5 of the Disciplinary Regulations of the Cyprus Football Association (K.O.P.).

(i) in the 4th minute of the match, a fan of the home team set a fire in the stands and was burning a scarf belonging to the visiting team, an act that threatened to cause damage to the interior of the stadium, the stands, and/or spectators.

(ii) In the 32nd minute of the match, a fan of the home team who was in the north stands threw an object (a battery) toward the west stands, where fans of the visiting team were located, resulting in a minor sustaining a head injury and being immediately transported by match officials to the stadium doctor.

(iii) After the match ended, fans of the team engaged in minor clashes with the police in the north stand, resulting in the injury of a police officer, who was taken to the hospital in the ambulance located inside the stadium.

Decision: A one-game travel ban for fans and a fine.

(e) due to the failure of two players who, at the age of 18 or earlier, were registered as players in the CFF’s player registry, in violation of Chapter IX, Article 13.5 of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan Championship Regulations for the 2026–2027 season.  Specifically, at the start of the match, only one player in the starting lineup had been registered as a player in the CFF’s player registryCFA’s player registry.

Decision: Fine.

In the Cyprus League by Stoiximan First Division match of the 2026–2027 season between APOEL Nicosia and AEL Limassol on September 6, 2023 (Matchday 2).

*Complaint against NEA SALAMINA of Famagusta:

(a) for the bringing of dangerous objects (smoke bombs and firecrackers) into the stadium (into the stands) by the team’s fans, in violation of Article 10.3(d1a) of the C.F.A. Disciplinary Regulations.

Decision: Fine.

(b) for setting off dangerous objects (smoke bombs and firecrackers) in the stands before the start of and during the match, in violation of Article 10.3(d1b) of the Disciplinary Regulations of the Cyprus Football Association (CFA).

Decision: Fine.

(c) for the throwing of objects by the team’s fans onto the field and onto the playing surface before the start of the match, in violation of Articles 10.2 (b) and 10.3(c) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations

Decision: Fine.

In the Cyprus League by Stoiximan First Division match of the 2026–2027 season: Nea Salamina Famagusta vs. AEK Larnaca / September 6, 2023 (Matchday 2).

*Complaint against Pafos FC for failing to include in the starting lineup, at the start of the match, two players who, at the age of 18 or earlier, were registered as players in the CFF player registry, in violation of Chapter IX, Article 13.5 of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan Championship Regulations for the 2026–2027 season, in the Cyprus League by Stoiximan Championship Phase A match for the 2026–2027 season between PAFOS FC vs. Olympiakos Nicosia on September 7, 2026 (Matchday 2).

Decision: Fine.

*Complaint against ARIS Limassol for failing to include in the starting lineup, at the start of the match, two players who, at age 18 or earlier, were registered as players in the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) player registry, in violation of Chapter IX, Article 13.5 of the 2026–2027 Cyprus League by Stoiximan Championship Regulations in the Cyprus League by Stoiximan A’ Phase of the 2026–2027 season: ARIS Limassol vs. OMONOIA Nicosia / September 7, 2026 (Matchday 2).

Decision: Fine.