AEL took the lead for second place

AEL emerged victorious in the Limassol derby against Lemesos Volleyball with a 3-2 scoreline during the opening of Phase B in the OPAP Women's First Division. This crucial win puts AEL two points ahead of their rivals as they aim for direct qualification to the semi-final stage. In Group 5-8, AEK Larnaca secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Kouris Erimis, marking a successful debut for their new coach, Volodymyr Podkopayev. Another intense match saw Anorthosis defeat Nea Salamina 3-2 in the Varosi derby, keeping their slim hopes alive for a sixth-place finish. The victory for Anorthosis came after a dramatic tie-break in a match that lasted over two hours at the Agios Neophytos Gymnasium.