Paphos FC defeats AEL Limassol 1-0 in 22nd matchday of Cyprus League
On February 15, 2026, Paphos FC secured a 1-0 away victory against AEL Limassol at the Alphamega Stadium during the 22nd matchday of the Cyprus League. The match's only goal was scored by Bruno Felipe, while Paphos goalkeeper Gorter made several critical saves to maintain the clean sheet. The match featured significant VAR intervention, which resulted in the cancellation of both a penalty and a goal. Despite creating numerous scoring opportunities, AEL Limassol failed to equalize, leaving them in 7th place with 30 points. Paphos FC now has 43 points, moving within two points of the European qualification spots and 11 points from the top of the table. AEL coach Hugo Martins noted that despite the loss, the team showed improved energy compared to their previous defeat against Freedom24 Krasava ENY. The result means AEL remains six points behind APOEL in the race for the top-six playoffs, as APOEL also lost their match 3-2 against Ethnikos Achnas. AEL's upcoming match against APOEL is considered a decisive fixture for their top-six aspirations.