Aris Limassol and Pafos FC draw 1-1 in league playoff match

On April 14, Aris Limassol and Pafos FC drew 1-1 in a match for the third round of the league's second phase at the Alphamega Stadium. Aris took the lead in the 13th minute following an own goal by Nikolas Ioannou after a shot by Charalambos Charalambous. Pafos FC equalized in the 86th minute through a goal by Lele. Both goalkeepers, Vana Alves for Aris and Jay Gorter for Pafos, were noted for critical saves throughout the match, preventing additional scores. Aris coach Liasos Louka expressed disappointment with the result and suggested his team could have been awarded a penalty for a foul on Kakoullis. Pafos manager Albert Celades acknowledged the team's effort in reacting to the deficit but stated the result was unsatisfactory. Following the draw, Aris sits in 6th place with 45 points, while Pafos occupies 4th place with 53 points, both teams remaining winless in the playoff phase.