# Football violence at APOEL vs AEL match in Cyprus

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/football-violence-at-apoel-vs-ael-match-in-cyprus
> Updated: 2026-09-09T13:48:19.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Violence broke out during and after a Cypriot championship football match between APOEL and AEL at the GSP Stadium. While APOEL won the match 6-0, the event was marked by spectator unrest. A 10-year-old girl was injured after being struck in the head by a battery allegedly thrown from the AEL supporters' section, and a police officer was also injured during riots outside the stadium where fans exchanged stones and other objects.

Authorities made several arrests related to the battery throwing, riot participation, and possession of a flare. Following the incident, the Gymnastic Club ‘Ta Pankypria’ (GSP) issued a statement condemning the violence. The club praised the coordination between Cyprus Police and stadium security for restoring order and noted that CCTV footage is being used to identify those involved in throwing objects and flares.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: GSP condemns violence during APOEL vs. AEL derby

The GSP club condemned violence following the APOEL vs. AEL derby, praising police intervention and CCTV use to identify those involved in throwing objects and flares.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gsp-condemns-violence-during-apoel-vs-ael-derby

### 2026-09-07: Violence erupts at APOEL vs AEL football match in Cyprus

Violence at a Cypriot football match between APOEL and AEL left a 10-year-old girl and a police officer injured following fan clashes and the throwing of objects at the GSP Stadium.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/violence-erupts-at-apoel-vs-ael-football-match-in-cyprus

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