Match report

Cyprus Defeats San Marino 4-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe

San Marino
San Marino
0–4
FT
Cyprus
Cyprus
Oct 12, 2025

Cyprus defeated San Marino 4-0 in their World Cup Qualification Europe match, with goals from Loizou, Andreou, Kastanos, and Kakoullis. San Marino struggled to keep up with Cyprus' strong offense, leading to early substitutions in the first half. Cyprus maintained their dominance with a solid defensive performance, securing a comfortable win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: San Marino 0-4 Cyprus
  • • First Goal: L. Loizou (9th minute)
  • • Penalty Goal: G. Kastanos (67th minute)
  • • Last Goal: A. Kakoullis (79th minute)
  • • Yellow Cards: Lazzari (San Marino), Pileas (Cyprus), Pittas (Cyprus), Laifis (Cyprus)

Lineups

San Marino

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Colombo (G)
  • 4 M. Sammaritani (D)
  • 5 M. Cevoli
  • 6 D. Rossi
  • 3 A. Riccardi
  • 17 A. Golinucci
  • 8 L. Capicchioni (M)
  • 18 S. Zannoni (M)
  • 11 A. Contadini (M)
  • 9 N. Nanni (F)
  • 21 L. Lazzari (M)

Substitutes

  • 13 M. Zavoli
  • 16 P. Amici
  • 2 G. Matteoni
  • 7 M. Vitaioli
  • 10 F. Berardi
  • 12 A. Tosi
  • 14 G. Valentini
  • 15 G. Capicchioni
  • 19 N. Giacopetti
  • 20 N. Sensoli
  • 22 M. Mularoni
  • 23 M. Valli Casadei

Cyprus

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Mall (G)
  • 17 A. Shikkis (D)
  • 16 S. Andreou (D)
  • 19 K. Laifis (D)
  • 2 K. Pileas (D)
  • 18 K. Artymatas (M)
  • 5 C. Charalampous (M)
  • 20 G. Kastanos (M)
  • 10 L. Loizou (M)
  • 21 M. Tzionis (M)
  • 9 I. Pittas (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 P. Kyriakou
  • 22 N. Michail
  • 3 N. Panagiotou
  • 4 H. Kyprianou
  • 6 G. Satsias
  • 7 Anderson Correia
  • 8 I. Kousoulos
  • 11 A. Kakoullis
  • 13 G. N. Angelopoulos
  • 14 G. Malekkidis
  • 15 N. Koutsakos
  • 23 C. Kyriakou

Timeline

  1. San Marino
    9' San Marino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andrea Contadini · On: F. Berardi
  2. Cyprus
    9' Cyprus Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Loizou · Assist: K. Pileas
  3. Cyprus
    41' Cyprus Card · Yellow Card
    K. Pileas

    Foul

  4. Cyprus
    45'+3 Cyprus Card · Yellow Card
    Ioannis Pittas

    Foul

  5. San Marino
    46' San Marino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Sammaritani · On: Giacomo Matteoni
  6. San Marino
    51' San Marino Card · Yellow Card
    L. Lazzari

    Foul

  7. Cyprus
    54' Cyprus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Pileas · On: Anderson Correia
  8. Cyprus
    54' Cyprus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Artymatas · On: C. Kyriakou
  9. Cyprus
    59' Cyprus Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Andreou
  10. San Marino
    61' San Marino subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Lazzari · On: N. Sensoli
  11. San Marino
    61' San Marino subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Capicchioni · On: Matteo Valli Casadei
  12. Cyprus
    63' Cyprus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Charalampous · On: Hector Kyprianou
  13. Cyprus
    63' Cyprus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ioannis Pittas · On: A. Kakoullis
  14. Cyprus
    67' Cyprus Goal · Penalty
    G. Kastanos
  15. Cyprus
    70' Cyprus Card · Yellow Card
    Konstantinos Laifis

    Foul

  16. Cyprus
    73' Cyprus subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Kastanos · On: N. Koutsakos
  17. San Marino
    77' San Marino subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Cevoli · On: G. Valentini
  18. Cyprus
    79' Cyprus Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Kakoullis · Assist: Anderson Correia

Match Stats

Stat San Marino Cyprus
Fouls 15 13
Pass Accuracy 75% 87%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 18
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 242 600
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 0 7
xG 0.81 3.19
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 29% 71%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 181 524
Shots Inside Box 1 12
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by L. Loizou in the 9th minute set the tone for Cyprus, who maintained control throughout the match.
  • ▸ The penalty goal by G. Kastanos in the 67th minute sealed Cyprus's dominance and put San Marino further behind.