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2013-05-21 Police gear up for cup final

Author:  Peter Stevenson TWO POLICE vehicles and a shop window were damaged in Nicosia by APOEL fans on Saturday after the Anorthosis vs. APOEL match, police said. According to reports, at around 7.20pm on Limassol Avenue in Nicosia, 30 APOEL fans with covered faces attacked officers by throwing rocks, firecrackers and Molotov cocktails at them while they were on duty in the area. Two APOEL fans then allegedly threw a rock, breaking the windscreen of a patrol car and then threw an object which they had lit, into the car, setting it on fire.The Fire Service was called to the scene but not before the car had been completely destroyed by the fire. The windscreen of a police bus and the glass door of a nearby shop were also damaged in the stone throwing. Police spokesman Andreas Angelides said the police would be fully investigating the incidents and would take all of the appropriate measures to ensure the football cup final at the Tsirion Stadium in Limassol tomorrow night would go smoothly and without incident.Speaking to reporters after a lengthy meeting with the top brass, Police Chief Michalis Papageorgiou said the force was ready to take all necessary measures to minimise possible trouble. “The stadium’s layout will make it difficult to implement safety measures but we will work with professionalism and determination,” he said.“We hope the best team wins but above all that everyone enjoys the day responsibly,” he added.Papageorgiou visited the stadium ahead of the Cup Final between Apollon and AEL to make sure sufficient safety measures were being taken.“We will inspect the stadium and then we will meet at police headquarters to evaluate our findings and to take decisions on what measures to take for the final,” police spokesman Andreas Angelides told state radio yesterday.According to the state broadcaster, the Chief was joined by other high-ranking police officials as they examined the stadium layout and discussed the possible positioning of officers outside and inside.“Fans wishing to enter the stadium will be checked before they reach the entrance to ensure that illegal objects will not be brought in,” Papageorgiou told reporters. “Officers will patrol outside the stadium throughout the duration of the match to avoid any incidents similar to previous weeks when fans have been passed illegal items from outside the stadium,” he added.A total of 380 police men and women will be present, including members from the rapid response unit to help prevent any troubles. The police helicopter will also be available if it is required on the day of the match.“The clubhouse of the team that loses in the final will remain shut and will be patrolled by members of the force while the winning team’s clubhouse will be open but under constant police surveillance,” Papageorgiou said.Angelides added that police efforts would be intensified during the match and emphasised the need for cooperation from the clubs and organised supporters.The police spokesman explained the goal of police measures was to prevent incidents both before during and after the end of the match when celebrations will take place.

2013-06-14 APOEL anuncia Tiago Gomes

O APOEL, campeão cipriota que na próxima temporada será orientado por Paulo Sérgio, anunciou esta sexta-feira um princípio de acordo para a contratação do português Tiago Gomes.Notícias RelacionadasJoão Guilherme no APOEL

2013-05-30 Season review: Cyprus

APOEL FC extended their reign as Cypriot football's dominant force by capturing a 22nd title, while Apollon Limassol FC lifted the Cypriot Cup at the expense of AEL Limassol FC.

2013-05-21 Police gear up for cup final

Author:  Peter Stevenson TWO POLICE vehicles and a shop window were damaged in Nicosia by APOEL fans on Saturday after the Anorthosis vs. APOEL match, police said. According to reports, at around 7.20pm on Limassol Avenue in Nicosia, 30 APOEL fans with covered faces attacked officers by throwing rocks, firecrackers and Molotov cocktails at them while they were on duty in the area. Two APOEL fans then allegedly threw a rock, breaking the windscreen of a patrol car and then threw an object which they had lit, into the car, setting it on fire.The Fire Service was called to the scene but not before the car had been completely destroyed by the fire. The windscreen of a police bus and the glass door of a nearby shop were also damaged in the stone throwing. Police spokesman Andreas Angelides said the police would be fully investigating the incidents and would take all of the appropriate measures to ensure the football cup final at the Tsirion Stadium in Limassol tomorrow night would go smoothly and without incident.Speaking to reporters after a lengthy meeting with the top brass, Police Chief Michalis Papageorgiou said the force was ready to take all necessary measures to minimise possible trouble. “The stadium’s layout will make it difficult to implement safety measures but we will work with professionalism and determination,” he said.“We hope the best team wins but above all that everyone enjoys the day responsibly,” he added.Papageorgiou visited the stadium ahead of the Cup Final between Apollon and AEL to make sure sufficient safety measures were being taken.“We will inspect the stadium and then we will meet at police headquarters to evaluate our findings and to take decisions on what measures to take for the final,” police spokesman Andreas Angelides told state radio yesterday.According to the state broadcaster, the Chief was joined by other high-ranking police officials as they examined the stadium layout and discussed the possible positioning of officers outside and inside.“Fans wishing to enter the stadium will be checked before they reach the entrance to ensure that illegal objects will not be brought in,” Papageorgiou told reporters. “Officers will patrol outside the stadium throughout the duration of the match to avoid any incidents similar to previous weeks when fans have been passed illegal items from outside the stadium,” he added.A total of 380 police men and women will be present, including members from the rapid response unit to help prevent any troubles. The police helicopter will also be available if it is required on the day of the match.“The clubhouse of the team that loses in the final will remain shut and will be patrolled by members of the force while the winning team’s clubhouse will be open but under constant police surveillance,” Papageorgiou said.Angelides added that police efforts would be intensified during the match and emphasised the need for cooperation from the clubs and organised supporters.The police spokesman explained the goal of police measures was to prevent incidents both before during and after the end of the match when celebrations will take place.

2013-05-20 APOEL confirma Paulo Sérgio

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