Aris Limassol defeats APOEL 1-0 in Cyprus league playoff

On May 6, 2026, Aris Limassol secured a 1-0 victory against APOEL at the Alphamega Stadium during the 7th round of the Cypriot championship playoffs. The only goal of the match was scored by Grigoris Kastanos in the 55th minute with a shot from outside the penalty area. APOEL had an opportunity to take the lead early in the match, hitting the post through Koutsakos in the 10th minute. The game concluded with APOEL finishing with ten men following a red card issued to Laifis in stoppage time. Aris reached 51 points with this result, while APOEL remains at 52 points, trailing behind Pafos FC. The match was officiated by referee Juan Luca Sacchi, with Ivano Pezzuto serving as the VAR. This win keeps Aris in contention for a European qualification spot.