Cyprus’ under-21 side recorded a morale boosting 3-1 victory over the Czech Republic under-20s on Tuesday to take third place in the friendly tournament in Paphos.
Loucas Hadjiloucas’ side had lost 4-2 on penalties to Sweden in the first game on Saturday – after normal time had ended 1-1 – to set up a third place final meeting with the Czechs after they had lost 2-1 to Austria.
Star striker Kristis Andreou, who plays his club football with Zalgiris Vilnius in Lithuania, was the star of the show at the Pafiakos Stadium as he bagged a brace before Fytos Kyriakou added a third on 78 minutes. The Czech visitors scored a late consolation goal through Dominik Masek.
The final for first place of the Cyprus Under-21 Friendly Tournament between Sweden and Austria will take place later on Tuesday night.
Hadjiloucas has totally revamped the under-21 squad with key players like Pieros Sotiriou, Costas Laifis, Marios Stylianou, Onisiforos Roushias and Costakis Artymatas having all outgrown the side.
Cyprus U21’s beat Czech Republic
