Pafos FC advances to third consecutive cup final after defeating AEL Limassol
Pafos FC secured a spot in the Cyprus Cup final for the third consecutive year following a 3-1 victory over AEL Limassol at Stelios Kyriakides Stadium on April 22, 2026. Combined with their 2-1 win in the first leg, Pafos triumphed with a 5-2 aggregate score. Zaza was a standout performer, contributing goals that helped him reach a record of six goals against AEL over the last two years. AEL opened the scoring, but defensive errors, particularly involving goalkeeper Memo Ochoa, facilitated the Pafos comeback. AEL fans expressed significant frustration with both Ochoa and coach Hugo Martins following the elimination. Pafos, under coach Albert Celades, is now set to face the winner of the Apollon-APOEL semifinal, scheduled for April 29, 2026. This victory marks a significant achievement for the club, which has now reached three straight finals since 2024. The club previously won the trophy in 2024 and aims for its second cup title.