Thursday, October 27, 2011

Cyprus BXL FC held to frustrating 0-0 by Finland

The winning streak of Cyprus BXL FC came to an end last night after a goalless draw with Finland at the ISB. The Cypriots had the upper hand for most of the game, but didn’t manage to exchange dominance and possession with goals.

Cyprus BXL FC controlled the game throughout the first period, strategically waiting for the Finns in its own half, and

Friday, October 21, 2011

3 in 3 for Cyprus BXL FC with emphatic 3-0 against France.

Cyprus BXL FC marched to their third victory in three games this season, beating France comprehensively 3-0 last night at the ISB. Nikolian's boys showed tenacity and perseverance against an opponent that started the season with high hopes and two good results against stronger teams. Anastasiades scored another two last night, bringing his tally to 6 this year, while Giorgos Leontiou scored the crucial first goal close to the end of the first half. 

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Cyprus BXL FC lose 2-3 to Bulgaria in tight friendly

Cyprus BXL FC lost 2-3 in its friendly game against Bulgaria at the ISB tonight, but their performance left hopes of much better days ahead. With a number of key players missing (Telemachou, Anastasiades, Karides, Dellopoulos, Voudouris), the friendly was an opportunity for the rest of the team to show what it's made of, and for new arrivals to the team to get crucial play time on the pitch.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Brilliant Cyprus BXL FC demolishes Estonia 6-0

Cyprus BXL FC came up with yet another stellar performance tonight, sweeping Estonia off the pitch 6-0 for their second game in the BXL Euroleague. The second half was the stuff of dreams for the Cypriots, who literally bulldozed the Estonians into submission, scoring five goals, hitting the post once, having two goals disallowed for offside and missing heaps of chances for more.

Monday, October 3, 2011

Pregame: Cyprus vs Estonia, Thursday 6 October

Cyprus BXL FC's second league game is scheduled for Thursday this week against Estonia.


In the leadup to this game, the Cypriots beat Denmark 4-1 for the league, and Lithuania 5-1 in a friendly that took place last week. Estonia has played two games for the league so far, suffering heavy defeats to Romania and Portugal.