David Abagna scores as APOEL Nicosia battles to a 2-2 draw with Anorthosis
Ghanaian midfielder David Abagna was on target for APOEL Nicosia as they settled for a 2-2 draw against Anorthosis in a thrilling Cyprus League Round 21 clash on Monday.Abagna opened the scoring in the 30th minute with a well-placed effort, giving APOEL an early advantage. However, Anorthosis responded swiftly, as Rafael Lopes equalized in the 41st minute before Konstantinos Chrysopoulos completed the turnaround just before halftime.APOEL came out determined in the second half, and their persistence paid off when Youssef El Arabi restored parity in the 53rd minute. Abagna, who put in a solid shift, was substituted in the 58th minute for Stefan Drazic.Both teams pushed for a winner, with late drama unfolding deep into stoppage time. Anastasios Donis and Konstantinos Galanopoulos received yellow cards in the dying moments, but neither side could find the breakthrough.Abagna has now netted twice in 19 league appearances this season. APOEL will look to build on this result when they face Apollon Limassol on February 8th.
Ghanaian midfielder David Abagna was on target for APOEL Nicosia as they settled for a 2-2 draw against Anorthosis in a thrilling Cyprus League Round 21 clash on Monday.Abagna opened the scoring in the 30th minute with a well-placed effort, giving APOEL an early advantage. However, Anorthosis responded swiftly, as Rafael Lopes equalized in the 41st minute before Konstantinos Chrysopoulos completed the turnaround just before halftime.APOEL came out determined in the second half, and their persistence paid off when Youssef El Arabi restored parity in the 53rd minute. Abagna, who put in a solid shift, was substituted in the 58th minute for Stefan Drazic.Both teams pushed for a winner, with late drama unfolding deep into stoppage time. Anastasios Donis and Konstantinos Galanopoulos received yellow cards in the dying moments, but neither side could find the breakthrough.Abagna has now netted twice in 19 league appearances this season. APOEL will look to build on this result when they face Apollon Limassol on February 8th.
