APOEL was dealt a heavy blow, as the Judicial Committee punished the Nicosia team for the events that took place during the match against Paphos at “Stelios Kyriakides” stadium last Monday (10/19).
Specifically, the “blue-and-yellows” were penalized with a one-match closed-door game and a ban on fan travel.
ΣΧΕΤΙΚΑ ΑΡΘΡΑ
Nea salamina – Paphos (first half)
The first penalty relates to “the chanting of racist slogans,” and the second to “team supporters entering the field of play.”
Here are the details of APOEL’s penalties:
*Complaint against APOEL in the Cyprus League by Stoiximan Phase A match of the 2026–2027 season: Pafos FC vs. APOEL Nicosia, October 19, 2026 (6th matchday).
-For bringing dangerous objects (smoke bombs, firecrackers, and flares) by team supporters, in violation of Article 10.3(d1a) of the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) Disciplinary Regulations.
Decision: Fine
-For the setting off in the stands of dangerous objects (smoke bombs, firecrackers, and flares) by the team’s fans before the start of and during the match, in violation of Article 10.3(d1b) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations.
Decision: Fine
-For team supporters entering the field of play during the match (in the 2nd minute), in violation of Article 10.2(a) and/or 10.3(a) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations
Decision: Fine and a ban on fan travel to the next away match
-For the display by team supporters of banners inappropriate for sporting events, in violation of Article 10.3(e) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations
Decision: Fine
-For the chanting of racist messages by the team’s fans directed at players of the visiting team before the start of the match and during the warm-up, in violation of Article 11.1(a) and (b) of the CFF Disciplinary Regulations
Decision: A fine and one match behind closed doors
-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, at age 18 or earlier, had been registered as a player in the of the Cyprus Football Association (CFA).
Decision: Fine
See all decisions in detail here
