Pafos: Pafos FC experienced its second consecutive loss of points in the Cyprus League on Match Day 26, concluding the regular season with heightened tension in the title chase. Aris capitalized on this by defeating Paralimni 2-1, narrowing the gap to the top of the standings to just one point.
According to Cyprus News Agency, Pafos FC’s 0-0 draw against Ethnikos Achnas at ‘Stelios Kyriakides’ allowed Aris to close in on the league leaders, intensifying the competition for the championship. AEK Larnaca failed to capitalize on Pafos’ stumble, as they were defeated 2-0 by Omonia Aradippou, leaving them eight points adrift of the top spot and seven points behind Aris.
With these developments, the title race appears to be primarily between Pafos FC and Aris. Meanwhile, in Nicosia’s derby, APOEL secured a 2-1 victory over Omonia, earning them prestige points. Karmiotissa also achieved a significant 2-1 victory against AEL on Friday, while Anorthosis and Omonia 29M played to a goalless draw in Peristerona, keepin
g Anorthosis outside the top group in the standings.
The results for Match Day 26 were: Karmiotissa – AEL 2-1, APOEL – Omonia 2-1, Apollon – Nea Salamina 1-1, Omonia 29M – Anorthosis 0-0, Paralimni – Aris 1-2, Omonia Aradippou – AEK 2-0, Pafos FC – Ethnikos 0-0.
The current standings are: Pafos FC 62 points, Aris 61 points, AEK 54 points, Omonia 52 points, APOEL 43 points, Apollon 40 points, Anorthosis 37 points, Ethnikos 29 points, Karmiotissa 27 points, Omonia Aradippou 26 points, AEL 24 points, Paralimni 19 points, Nea Salamina 17 points, and Omonia 29M 14 points.