Cyprus League: Gameweek 10 Roundup

AEL 3-0 Paralimni

AEL Limassol eased past Paralimni 3–0 at the Alphamega Stadium to bounce back to form in the 10th round of the Cyprus League.

Natel opened the scoring early, Forestieri doubled the lead after the break, and Singh sealed the win with a superb free kick. Martins’ side controlled the match from start to finish, made the most of their chances, and were rarely troubled defensively.

Akritas 1-1 Olympiakos

Akritas and Olympiakos played out a 1-1 draw at the Stelios Kyriakides Stadium in Matchday 10 of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan.

Castro gave Akritas the lead in the 7th minute with a superb strike, while Injia equalised late on (82’) to earn Olympiakos a point.

The game was overshadowed by a chaotic medical incident early on, as Olympiakos’ João Mário suffered a serious injury but was trapped inside the only ambulance at the ground. With no backup available – and league rules preventing play from continuing without one – the second half was delayed until 17:11.

On the pitch, both sides had their moments. Akritas missed chances to extend their lead, including a saved penalty by Talichmanidis, before Olympiakos fought back and levelled through Injia’s header.

A fair result in the end – though the ambulance fiasco once again highlighted Cypriot football’s ongoing issues with organisation and professionalism.

Ethnikos 0-1 Apollon

The Limassol side edged Ethnikos Achna 1-0 at the Dasaki Stadium in Matchday 10 of the Cyprus League, with Marković scoring the game’s only goal in the 20th minute.

Apollon dominated early on, and their pressure paid off when Weissbeck delivered a pinpoint cross from the left – Tomas’ shot was saved, but Marković followed up to tap in from close range.

The visitors held firm for the rest of the match, though not without problems – both Weissbeck and Marques were forced off with muscle injuries. Ethnikos hit the post early in the second half and had a goal disallowed for handball, but couldn’t find an equaliser despite late pressure.

Aris 3-0 Krasava

Aris Limassol eased to a 3–0 win over Krasava at the Alphamega Stadium.

Kakoullis opened the scoring in the 14th minute, Montnor doubled the lead just before half time (37’), and Kviliatia wrapped it up from the spot early in the second half (51’). From there, it was cruise control – Aris never really got out of second gear, but they didn’t need to.

AEK 1-0 Omonoia Aradippou

AEK extended their winning run in the league with a 1–0 victory over Omonoia Aradippou at the AEK Arena, thanks to a Milicevic penalty in the second half.

Despite dominating throughout, Imanol Idiakez’s side were wasteful in front of goal, hitting the woodwork twice before finally breaking the deadlock from the spot.

AEK took control early and nearly led when Angielski fired narrowly wide in the 13th minute. Moments later, Ivanović’s powerful strike was tipped onto the bar by Kostić, and on 25 minutes Angielski hit the crossbar again with a firm header.

After a goalless first half, AEK pushed harder after the break. Naoum headed just wide on 50 minutes and Rubio saw a fierce shot saved. The pressure told on 69 minutes when Cano brought down Milicevic in the box – the Serbian midfielder converted the penalty himself to put AEK 1–0 up.

Omonoia Aradippou’s only real chance came late on through Georgiou, but Alomerović denied him with a fine save.

Anorthosis 1-1 Pafos

Anorthosis and Pafos shared the spoils at the Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium after a 1–1 draw.

Pafos took an early lead through David Luiz in the 16th minute – the defender heading home Oršić’s free-kick. Despite a bright start, the visitors quickly looked leggy and were forced to defend deeper as the game wore on.

Anorthosis grew stronger, especially after the break, piling on the pressure with a series of chances from Sensi, Furtado, and Chrysostomou, all kept out by Gorter. Their persistence paid off late when Kiko unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box in the 82nd minute, beating substitute goalkeeper Michail, who had come on for the injured Gorter.

Pafos’ only real second-half moment came in the 88th minute when Dragomir headed over. The final whistle confirmed a point apiece – a fair result overall, though Anorthosis looked the stronger side in the second half.

Omonoia 2-2 APOEL

A dramatic finale at the GSP Stadium saw Omonoia and APOEL draw 2–2, with Diamantakos heading in a 97th-minute equaliser to deny the Greens all three points.

Omonoia struck first through Panayiotou’s header in the 5th minute, only for Corbu to level six minutes later with a long-range strike. The Greens dominated much of the first half, creating several chances through Jovetić and Tanković, but couldn’t find a second goal.

After the break, Omonoia winger Semedo had a goal disallowed for offside. Their pressure was finally rewarded in the 72nd minute when substitute Mmaee reacted quickest in a chaotic goalmouth scramble to restore the lead.

Just when it seemed Henning Berg’s men would take a statement win, APOEL pushed forward in stoppage time. A deep ball from Corbu found Laifis, who crossed for Diamantakos to nod home at the death – salvaging a precious point for the visitors.