Pafos FC secures top spot with 1-0 victory over AEK Larnaca

On September 13, 2026, Pafos FC defeated AEK Larnaca 1-0 at the AEK Arena in the third round of the Cypriot First Division. The decisive moment occurred in the 62nd minute when Vlad Dragomir scored after receiving an assist from Pepe. Reports confirm that Dragomir, who entered the match in the 58th minute, scored just 177 seconds after coming off the bench.

With this result, Pafos FC climbed to the top of the league standings, reaching 7 points after two wins and one draw in their opening three matches. The game featured intense moments, including a penalty claim by Pafos FC manager Ricardo Sa Pinto in the first half, which was dismissed by the referee and resulted in a yellow card for the coach. The match marked the debut of goalkeeper Paleari for AEK Larnaca, who was praised for his performance despite conceding the late goal.