Pafos FC defeats AEL 2-1 in the first leg of the Cyprus Cup semifinal

On April 8, 2026, Pafos FC secured a 2-1 victory against AEL Limassol in the first leg of the Cyprus Cup semifinals held at the Alphamega Stadium. All goals were scored in the first half of the match. Pafos player Zaza scored the opening goal from a penalty kick in the 10th minute following a handball by Sing, and he added a second goal in the 37th minute after a pass from Dragomir. AEL reduced the deficit to 2-1 in the 45+2nd minute through a goal by Zakaria Savo, assisted by Stefanovic. Pafos player Luiz left the game in the 73rd minute due to injury. The match was officiated by Estonian referee Jonas Janovics, assisted by VAR officials. The return leg is scheduled to take place on April 22 at the Stelios Kyriakides Stadium. Following the match, Pafos player Nikolas Ioannou expressed satisfaction with the result while noting that the team still aims for further improvement ahead of the final.