Anorthosis Famagusta 1:3 APOEL Nicosia — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Joan Sastre scored once from defence as APOEL Nicosia beat Anorthosis Famagusta 1-3 in a Club Friendly, the defender's rating of 8.13 the standout figure of an otherwise modest pre-season workout. Andreas Karamanolis had put the visitors ahead inside the first half-hour, and the scoreline was settled long before the final whistle.

The turning point arrived on the hour when Sastre doubled APOEL's lead, Gabriel Furtado pulling one back for Anorthosis in the 74th minute before a fourth goal in the 90th sealed the margin. There were no cards, no VAR interventions and no assists to speak of, the game flowing without incident after Karamanolis's opener.

APOEL controlled the numbers with 59% possession against Anorthosis's 41%, though neither side forced a corner, so the visitors' edge in territory told the story of a comfortable afternoon. Sastre was the standout purely on his 8.13 rating, his goal from defence the decisive contribution. With no next fixture scheduled, APOEL will take the clean execution and little else from this friendly.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Anorthosis Famagusta vs APOEL Nicosia?

Anorthosis Famagusta 1-3 APOEL Nicosia (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Andreas Karamanolis (24') for APOEL Nicosia; Joan Sastre (60') for APOEL Nicosia; Gabriel Furtado (74') for Anorthosis Famagusta.