Omonia defeats Apollon Limassol in Cypriot first division play-offs
On April 26, 2026, Omonia defeated Apollon Limassol with a score of 3-2 during the fifth matchday of the first division play-offs. Apollon opened the scoring through Adonis in the 4th minute, followed by an equalizer from Mbe in the 28th minute. Senou Coulibaly gave Omonia the lead in the 38th minute, but Malekkidis leveled the score for Apollon in the 51st minute. Coulibaly scored his second goal of the match in the 69th minute, securing the victory for Omonia. In the final minutes, Coulibaly was sent off after receiving two yellow cards. Apollon manager Hernan Losada defended his team's performance, noting that key players were rested ahead of the upcoming cup semi-final rematch against APOEL. Losada also criticized the opposing goalkeeper for time-wasting tactics. Meanwhile, APOEL coach Pablo Garcia addressed his team's recent struggles following a 3-3 draw against Paphos FC, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming cup encounter.