Pafos FC secures 2-1 victory over AEL in first leg of Cyprus Cup semifinal
Pafos FC defeated AEL Limassol 2-1 in the first leg of the Cyprus Cup semifinal held at Alphamega Stadium on April 8, 2026. Zaza scored both goals for Pafos, netting a penalty in the 10th minute following a handball by Sing and adding a second goal in the 37th minute. Savo reduced the deficit for AEL in stoppage time of the first half. The second half remained goalless despite significant pressure from AEL, including a shot that hit the post by Milosavljevic. Pafos players Correia and Luiz were substituted due to injuries, while AEL's Bogdan will miss the return leg due to a yellow card accumulation. The second leg is scheduled for April 22 at Stelios Kyriakides Stadium. Both managers expressed that the final outcome remains open despite the first-leg result.