Aris leads Pafos FC after own goal in playoff match

On April 14, 2026, during the third round of the Cypriot First Division playoffs, Aris faced Pafos FC at the Alphamega Stadium. In the 13th minute of the match, Aris midfielder Charalampos Charalambous took a powerful shot from outside the penalty area. Pafos FC player Nikolas Ioannou attempted to clear the ball but inadvertently deflected it into his own net. This own goal gave Aris a 1-0 lead in the contest. For Charalambous, this marked his second goal for Aris, following his previous goal against AEK in January. The match continued as part of the ongoing 2025-2026 league championship schedule.