Apoel’s Champions League dream in danger after defeat

11-7-2018 Cyprus Mail CyprusMail Cool

Apoel’s Champions League dream in danger after...

Cyprus champions Apoel face an uphill battle to continue in Champions League qualifying after falling to a 3-1 defeat in Lithuania against FK Suduva Marijampole in the first leg of their first qualifying round tie.

A disastrous 10-minute spell early in the first half saw Apoel trailing 3-0 against the Lithuanian champions thanks to a hat-trick from their towering centre forward Cicilia.

All three goals were scored in an identical fashion as Cicilia was left unmarked in the penalty area after crosses from the right.

Much as they tried Apoel did not manage much in...

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