Apollon advances to Conference League third qualifying round after 3-0 win over Dila Gori
Apollon Limassol defeated Georgian side Dila Gori 3-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League third‑qualifying round at the Alphamega Stadium in Larnaca. The win, combined with a 4-0 victory in the second leg, gave the Cypriot club a 7-0 aggregate, securing progression to the next round.
Coach Ernan Losada praised the performance, highlighting the clean sheet, the support of approximately 5,300 home fans – the first European match in Larnaca for Apollon in 16 years – and the contributions of goal‑scorers Brent Tom and Garry Rotriguez. He noted two yellow cards were issued and said the team must stay ready for the upcoming tie against the winner of the FC Cluj‑Brann pair.
The victory reinforced Apollon's growing European profile and set the stage for the club’s third‑qualifying‑round encounter.
Entities: Alphamega Stadium · Apollon Limassol · Brandon Thomas · Brent Tom · Dila Gori · Ernan Losada · Gary Rottridges
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Apollon will face the winner of the tie between FC Cluj and Brann in the next qualifying round. (Coach comments on upcoming opponent)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The team received two yellow cards during the match. (Coach's post‑match remarks)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Garry Rotriguez scored a header in the first leg. (Match report)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Brent Tom scored Apollon's first European goal at Alphamega. (Match report)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The match was Apollon's first European game in Larnaca in 16 years and attracted about 5,300 spectators. (Event description)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Coach Ernan Losada said the team kept a clean sheet and praised the fans' support. (Post‑match comments)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Apollon advanced to the next round with a 7-0 aggregate after the second leg. (Match aggregate summary)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Apollon Limassol defeated Dila Gori 3-0 in the first leg of the Conference League third‑qualifying round at Alphamega Stadium. (Apollon vs Dila Gori match report)