Cypriot Underdogs Stun Crystal Palace in Europa league; fiorentina Secure Second Victory
Nicosia, Cyprus – october 23, 2025 – In a stunning upset, Cypriot side Omonia Nicosia defeated Premier League’s Crystal Palace 2-0 in a Europa League Group A match today. The victory marks a significant moment for the Cypriot club and throws Group A wide open. Simultaneously, Fiorentina continued their strong start to the competition, securing a win in their second match.
The unexpected result in Nicosia underscores the growing competitiveness of European football and the potential for underdog stories in tournaments like the Europa League.Crystal Palace, widely favored to advance from the group, now faces increased pressure to perform in their upcoming fixtures. Omonia’s triumph provides a boost to Cypriot football and demonstrates the nation’s capability to challenge established European teams. The group stage continues with further matches scheduled in the coming weeks, with implications for qualification to the knockout rounds.
Here’s a look at the current standings for teams that have played two matches as of October 23, 2025 (Central European Summer Time):
* Hamrun: 2 points (0 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses, 0-2 goal difference)
* Shamrock Rovers: 2 points (0 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses, 1-6 goal difference)
* Dynamo Kyiv: 2 points (0 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses, 0-5 goal difference)
* Rapid Vienna: 2 points (0 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses, 1-7 goal difference)
* Aberdeen: 2 points (0 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses, 2-9 goal difference)
