Pafos FC secures 2-1 victory over AEL in first leg of cup semifinal

In the first leg of the Cyprus Cup semifinals, Pafos FC defeated AEL Limassol with a score of 2-1. Pafos coach Albert Celades expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, highlighting their control in the first half and disciplined defensive play. Celades addressed his failure to greet the fans after the game, explaining that it was due to a cultural misunderstanding rather than a lack of respect, as he was unaware of the local custom in Cyprus. He confirmed that in the future, he will approach the stands regardless of the match result. The coach emphasized that the qualification remains undecided and noted the difficulty of the upcoming second leg. He also mentioned that player Correia suffered an injury, which will be evaluated further. Celades confirmed that he has been experimenting with new tactical schemes and playing styles to better utilize his squad's capabilities.