Nicosia: Omonia took a decisive step toward securing this season's Cyprus League by Stoiximan title on Tuesday night, defeating AEK Larnaca 2-0 away to open up a 10-point lead at the top of the table.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the 'Greens' of Nicosia strengthened their grip on first place by overcoming second-placed AEK on their home, moving to 68 points. The gap to second place widened after Apollon Limassol climbed to 58 points with a 3-2 away victory over APOEL FC at the GSP Stadium.
Following that result, Apollon moved into second place, overtaking AEK, who dropped to third with 57 points.
In the evening's other game, Aris Limassol and Pafos FC played out a 1-1 draw at the Alphamega Stadium.
After the completion of Matchday 3 of the championship round (Phase B), the standings in the top group are as follows: Omonia 68, Apollon 58, AEK 57, Pafos FC 53, APOEL 48, Aris 45.