Aris Limassol defeats Apollon Limassol as Cup semi-finals approach
Aris Limassol secured a 3-0 victory over Apollon Limassol in the fourth round of the playoffs, ending Hernan Losada's 17-game unbeaten streak. Aris dominated the first half, with Efagge scoring two goals, joining Montnor as the team's top scorer with eight goals this season. This result brought Aris to 48 points, matching APOEL FC in the standings. Following the defeat, Apollon is preparing for the first leg of the Cyprus Cup semi-final against APOEL, scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2026. APOEL fans have already sold out their allocated tickets for the match at Alphamega Stadium. Apollon faces lineup challenges as Lam, Spoljaric, and Vouros will be sidelined, while Weissbeck, Ljujic, and Brown are expected to return to the squad. Meanwhile, APOEL continues to engage with its fanbase, announcing a second financial-related meeting in Larnaca on April 23.