The match between Anorthosis and Akritas was a real nail-biter. The Lady won 3-2, scoring the winning goal in the 101st minute with a penalty by Lopes.
Vasilis Charalambous, the spokesperson for the Paphos team, complained about poor hospitality from some Anorthosis representatives in the stadium boxes. He mentioned bullying.
Anorthosis responded officially, stating they will not allow anyone to damage their principles and values.
In this tense situation, Marios Nicolaou shines bright. He is the coach of Akritas and a former international footballer. He was the captain of AEL in 2012 and played for Panionios for several years and a Finnish team.
Despite his disappointment over the loss, he chose not to comment on the match’s outcome.
“Congratulations to our players. Congratulations to Anorthosis for their victory. I won’t say much about the game. Today is World Down Syndrome Day, and as a society, we must respect them as they deserve and as we respect every person in our lives. The extra chromosome they have makes them extra amazing.”
No more words are needed to show the integrity and humanity this professional has. It’s as if he wasn’t raised in Cyprus…
