Controversial goal disallowance in Anorthosis and Omonia Aradippou match

On April 19, 2026, during a football match between Anorthosis and Omonia Aradippou, a goal scored by Stefano Sensi in the 68th minute was disallowed. The referee, Nikolas Liotatis, ruled that Tanti committed a foul against the opposing goalkeeper, Kostic, during the play. The decision sparked significant criticism as the physical contact between the players appeared minimal to observers. VAR official Chrysovalantis Theouli reviewed the footage and upheld the referee's original decision. While some sources describe the goal as a direct corner kick, other reports mention it as a header by Kiss following a corner taken by Sensi. Dispute remains regarding the timing of the whistle, with critics arguing the VAR should have intervened to correct a clear error, while others suggest the protocol was followed. The decision led to widespread frustration among supporters and players regarding the officiating standards.