APOEL defeats AEK Larnaca 1-0 in Cyprus league playoff

On May 3, 2026, APOEL secured a 1-0 victory against AEK Larnaca during the 6th round of the Cyprus league playoffs. The match, held at the GSP Stadium, was decided by a goal from Diego Rosa in the 67th minute, following an assist from Koutsakos. This result moves APOEL to 52 points, keeping their hopes alive for European competition qualification. AEK Larnaca remains at 61 points, missing the opportunity to secure their European spot in this round. The game saw several notable moments, including a header by Laifis that hit the post in the 35th minute and a late effort by Naoum in stoppage time that was saved by goalkeeper Pereira. Following the match, APOEL manager Pablo Garcia expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating, claiming a penalty was missed. The match concluded with the score remaining 1-0 in favor of APOEL.