APOEL defeats AEK Larnaca in Cyprus league match

On May 3, 2026, APOEL defeated AEK Larnaca with a score of 1-0 in the 32nd round of the Cyprus First Division championship. The winning goal was scored by Rosa. This result impacted the standings, as AEK Larnaca remained at 61 points, while APOEL improved its position in the fight for European competition qualification. Following the match, AEK coach Javi Rocha expressed dissatisfaction with his team's performance, citing errors in the first half and a lack of concentration. Conversely, APOEL managed to maintain a clean sheet for the second consecutive game, a defensive achievement not seen for over 100 days. APOEL manager Pablo Garcia refused to discuss his future with the club until the season concludes. AEK now faces a critical upcoming match against Apollon Limassol, which will be decisive for their European qualification path.