Cyprus League: Gameweek 3 roundup

Omonoia 3–0 Akritas Chlorakas
Omonoia registered their first points of the season with a convincing 3–0 victory over Akritas at the GSP in Round 3 of the Cyprus League. Henning Berg’s side dominated throughout, with Mmaee opening the scoring in the 34th minute, Chatzigiovanis doubling the lead on the stroke of half time, and Semedo sealing the win with a composed finish in the 58th. The result lifted Omonoia to eighth place on three points, while Akritas remained fifth with four.

Anorthosis 1–1 AEK Larnaca
Anorthosis and AEK shared the spoils at the Antonis Papadopoulos in a 1–1 draw. It was Temur Ketsbaia’s first match of his third spell as Anorthosis coach, with the home side showing marked improvement. AEK took the lead in the 36th minute through a Milicevic penalty, but Sosa equalised on 67 minutes after capitalising on a defensive error. Both teams created chances, but neither found a winner. Anorthosis now have two points, while AEK move to four. The match was overshadowed by a serious head injury to AEK’s Yerson Ronaldo Chacón in the 12th minute, forcing him to leave the pitch by ambulance.

Pafos 0–1 Apollon Limassol
Apollon earned their first league victory of the season with a hard-fought 1–0 win away to Pafos. After a goalless first half, the match turned when Luckassen was dismissed in the 47th minute for a second yellow card. Apollon capitalised nine minutes later when Weissbeck converted from close range following a sequence that struck the crossbar. The visitors controlled proceedings thereafter, although Weissbeck was sent off in the 86th minute, followed by Spoliaric in stoppage time. Despite the late drama, Apollon secured a vital three points to relieve pressure on their campaign.

Paralimni 0–2 APOEL

APOEL got back to winning ways with a solid 2–0 victory over ENP. Pieros Sotiriou struck early in the 6th minute with a header from a Stafylidis cross, setting the tone for the visitors. He later hit the post, while ENP briefly thought they had equalised through Okeke, only for the goal to be ruled out for a foul.

In the second half, APOEL controlled possession and looked comfortable, though they didn’t create many clear chances. Just before full-time, Maioli broke through, rounded Panayiotou, and slotted home to seal the win in the 88th minute. A professional, stress-free performance that keeps APOEL steady.

AEL 2–2 Ethnikos

Drama at the Alphamega as AEL rescued a point at the death against Ethnikos. The visitors looked on course for a famous win after Breno’s smart finish in the 15th minute and Lomotey’s free header from a corner in the 53rd put them 2–0 up.

AEL only woke up after conceding the second. Singh pulled one back with a long-range strike on 78 minutes, and despite chances at both ends, it looked like Ethnikos would hold on. Then, in the 97th minute, Natel produced a brilliant strike to make it 2–2 in the last action of the match.

Krasava 2-0 Omonoia Aradippou

Krasava make it 2 wins from 3. Budnik opened the scoring in the 15th minute after some scrappy build-up, and Trujic sealed it from the penalty spot in the second half. Omonoia Aradippou offered little going forward, their only real chance coming deep into stoppage time. Krasava now sit on six points, while the “Doves” remain stuck on one.

Aris 2-0 Olympiakos

Aris Limassol made it three wins from three with a 2–0 victory over Olympiakos at the Alphamega. McCausland struck early and Musonda wrapped it up late on, with the “Light Brigade” the more organised and clinical side. Olympiakos hit the post before the break but never truly threatened. Aris sit alone at the top with nine points, while Olympiakos are left on three and down in 10th.