It was like our players were in a… goal-beauty contest, on Monday evening in “Famagusta – Return” Stadium, winning Nea Salamis with 2-3. This victory is the first one away this year and the third in a row after Othellos and ENAD in the league and the cup respectively.
Anorthosis didn’t have the usual ball-possession, but adapted its tactics to target the result, against a very worthy opponent. Something that we managed to get.
In the first half, there weren’t many chances from either the two teams, but the game was marked by an excellent goal from Nuchu, in the 29 ‘. Razak, saw the opponent’s keeper out of position and didn’t hesitate to try a long shot, achieving the 0-1.
Anorthosis was in control of the game in the sencond half, not allowing the opponent to make the big chance. On the contrary, we managed to double our lead. It was Yuri Yakovenko who, in the 55th minute, after he stood up on his feet when a rival attempted to stop him with a foul, passed the ball to Aburjania who gave it to Makris in the box, with the latter scoring his second goal this year.
Despite the reduction in score from Chindi on 74’ after a corner kick, Anorthosis looked for a third goal that would seal our victory. The persistence of Jason Demetriou proved right, since the right back served superbly Yakovenko who entered the box and made the 1-3 from quite a difficult position.
Salamina managed to score a second goal with Leon, seconds before the referee blew his last whistle.
The game was a real derby between the two clubs of Famagusta with passion and power from the players of both teams. We all wish that the next derby will be held in a liberated Famagusta.
Anorthosis (Andre Paus): Kaminski, Serran, Holgersson, Nuchu, Demetriou, Makos, Laifis, Abourjania (79 ‘ Marangos), Avraam (90’ Shabala), Makris (82 Ede), Yakovenko
