Cyprus BXL FC bow out after losing 4-2 in grand final thriller

The starting XI of the final

Cyprus BXL FC lost 4-2 to Romania in tonight’s Euroleague final, missing their great opportunity for championship glory. It was just one of those days for Cyprus, where things went wrong from the word go. They left the pitch in disappointment knowing that history will hardly ever remember the runner-up of a final, but they also know where they were and where they got to this year: from mid-table mediocrity, they came all the way to the final and challenged for the title with all they had. And you can be sure that come September, they will be fighting with the same passion to be back here for more.

Pregame Grand Final: Cyprus BXL FC vs Romania

Cyprus BXL FC is making its first appearance in a BXL Euroleague today at the Stade Communal d’Ixelles (Rue Volta 18 Ixelles, 1700 kickoff), where it will do battle against Romania for the the championship title. Cyprus is in the final after an epic victory over 2011 champions Spain, a team which were everyone’s favourite to go all the way this year as well, having finished the regular season with an incredible unbeaten record.

Cyprus BXL FC are going into this game confident in everything they’ve achieved in this year’s championship, but are desperately hungry for more.

Cyprus BXL FC say ¡adios! to Spain to reach final

It's almost too good to be true: Cyprus BXL FC have beaten last year’s champions tonight to reach the final, where they will battle against Romania for the 2012 title. It’s an achievement of herculean proportions. Spain is the team that has not lost since November 2010, counting 48 games with a only a handful of draws between endless winning streaks, and putting out performances that, even at this grassroots level, are often reminiscent of vintage spanish football. Not last week, and not tonight. The Cypriots managed to beat them 0-1 in their home ground and lead the game to penalties, where goalkeeper Gogakis was a giant, saving three out of five to send his team to the final. 

Great success for Cyprus BXL FC - at the annual summer BBQ

The annual barbeque of Cyprus BXL FC took place yesterday Chez Panique, with resounding success. 


A great many thanks to the 120 friends of the team that honoured us with their presence and support, and we hope that you enjoyed it as much as we did! 


Here's a small selection of photos from the event 

Cyprus BXL FC lose 1-0 to Spain despite fantastic performance in first semi-final

It was a bitter night for Cyprus BXL FC at the ISB on Friday, coming out with nothing in a game where victory was within touching distance. 


Putting in one of their best performances this season, they had defending champions Spain pinned to one third of the pitch for parts of the game, but they missed unforgettable chances to create facts on the ground. Two bad referee decisions gave a goal to Spain and a penalty to Cyprus, that was eventually missed.

Pre-game: Cyprus BXL FC face off with Spain for first semi-final leg

Cyprus BXL FC are facing off with Spain tonight for the first leg of their semi-final tie of the BXL Euroleague. This is the first time the Cypriots travel so far in the competition, whereas for Spain this is familiar territory, having won last year’s title. Ask any connoisseur of the BXL Euroleague and they will tell you that this is a tie with roles clearly assigned – the Spaniards as the favourites to go through and defend their title, and the Cypriots as the underdogs that will be out playing against the odds.

Cyprus BXL FC march into the semis!

Cyprus BXL FC made the big step to the top-4 teams of the BXL Euroleague last night, with a sweet, fully inconsequential 0-1 defeat to Italy in the return leg of their quarter-final tie. The Cypriots had been hovering around the top 4 of the league table all season, and the feeling last night was that they got their just desert. Italy had the upper hand for most of the game, but Cyprus BXL FC submitted once again their credentials in passion, dedication and focus in defense to secure a result that sends them to the semi-finals for the first time in their seven year history.

Cyprus BXL FC keep semi-finals dream alive with 2-0 win over Italy

Cyprus BXL FC took a steady step towards the BXL Euroleague semi-finals last night, with a 2-0 victory over Italy in the first quarter-final leg. The Cypriots put in a convincing performance that with some luck and a bit more focus in attack could have secured them a bigger lead in view of the return leg next week. Anastasiou and Rossides were the scorers this week, both goals coming from beautifully taken corner kicks by Agorakis.