AEK Larnaca wins first futsal cup title after dramatic final

On March 5, 2026, AEK Larnaca defeated Apollon Limassol 5-4 in the futsal cup final held at the Tassos Papadopoulos - Eleftheria stadium in Nicosia. The match concluded with a victory for AEK in extra time, marking the club's first-ever futsal trophy. Christos Stylianou was the standout player of the match, scoring four goals, including the deciding 10-meter penalty just two seconds before the end of the second half of extra time. The other goal for the winners was scored by Iakovou. Apollon, which led the match three times, saw goals from Andreou, who scored twice, Christou, and Rifki. Following the conclusion of the match, representatives from Apollon expressed strong dissatisfaction with the officiating, specifically regarding a foul call in the final stage of extra time. The victory secures a historic milestone for AEK, while Apollon finished as the runner-up in their first participation in the competition.