Cyprus 1960: Apoel Team Escapes Violent Mob After Critical Match – Famagusta Gazette

Cyprus 1960: Apoel Team Escapes Violent Mob After Critical Match – Famagusta Gazette

1960 – Chaos unfolded at the end of a tense match between Apoel and Pezoporikos, resulting in the Apoel soccer team fleeing for their safety as a mob of Pezoporikos supporters stormed the pitch. The match, which ended in a 1-1 draw, grew increasingly volatile in the final minutes, with tensions escalating among the fans. Trouble began just five minutes before the final whistle when an on-pitch scuffle between two players from opposing teams drew…