FC Apollon of Limassol was defeated last night in Switzerland by FC Zurich with 3-1 in an away match for Europa League`s group stage match day five.
The Limassol side had to win in Switzerland to stand any chance of qualifying for the next round after three consecutive European defeats .
FC Zurich still have UEFA Europa League qualification in their own hands after ending Apollon Limassol FC`s own ambitions of finishing in the top two in Group A.
Although the Cypriot team opened the score it they were defeated 3-1.
Apollon still have one game their final Europa League game of the season against Villarreal on 11 December at the GSP Stadium.
