Anorthosis secures victory over Paralimni to lead the second group

On May 2, 2026, Anorthosis defeated Paralimni with a score of 2-0 at the Antonis Papadopoulos Stadium. The match was part of the 31st round of the Cypriot First Division play-outs. Kiko opened the scoring with a penalty kick in the 43rd minute. Da Cruz extended the lead in the 57th minute to seal the victory. With this result, Anorthosis reached the top position in the second group, moving one point ahead of AEL. Referee Simos Kousiappas officiated the match, while Dimitris Solomou served as the VAR. The winning side managed the game effectively after establishing their lead in the second half.