The Cyprus Cup football derby between Apollon and Ael, scheduled to begin at 7pm at Alphamega Stadium in Limassol, was cancelled due to incidents involving both sets of fans.
Outside the stadium prior to the game tension escalated with the exchange of fireworks and flares between fans, prompting immediate intervention by the police.
With the game approaching, Ael fans entered the pitch, triggering the dispatch of police officers in full anti-riot gear, while flares were also being thrown into the stands occupied by Apollon fans.
Match officials decided to postpone the start of the game to 7.20pm, while allowing police to restore order.
Once the situation calmed down and fans returned to the stands, players, coaches and referees attempted to return to the pitch.
However, the situation worsened almost immediately, as fans resumed throwing objects onto the pitch, and the game was officially cancelled at around 7.40pm.
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