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Defeat in Opener for Cyprus U-17 National Team

Published March 25, 2026, 20:14
Defeat in Opener for Cyprus U-17 National Team

The Cyprus U-17 national team lost their opening match in the European Championship, losing 3-1 to Serbia in a match held in Pancevo. The Serbs opened the scoring in the 64th minute, with Cyprus equalizing in the 81st minute through David Gerassimou. Serbia scored two goals in the 83rd and 86th minutes by Matanovic, who was sent off in the 90th minute. Cyprus is participating in the second phase of the European Championship and will face Switzerland on Saturday and Belgium on Tuesday. The team that finishes first in the group will qualify for the final phase of the EURO U-17 2026.