AEL secures victory against Pafos FC in fourth round of Cyprus League

In the fourth round of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan, AEL Lemesou achieved a significant 2-0 victory over Pafos FC at the Stelios Kyriakides Stadium on September 18, 2026. Despite Pafos FC entering the match as league leaders and unbeaten, AEL dominated the second half with two quick goals from Mouquet in the 46th minute and Singh in the 53rd, the latter capitalized on a defensive error by Bruno.

This result marks the first defeat of the season for Pafos FC, dropping them to third place with seven points. Conversely, AEL climbed to nine points, securing a spot at the top of the standings alongside AEK Larnaca. AEL manager Hugo Martins praised his squad's tactical discipline and resilience despite several key player absences, while Pafos coach Ricardo Sa Pinto admitted his team lacked aggression and failed to execute their game plan effectively, acknowledging that such errors are unacceptable for a title-contending side. Both teams now head into a three-week league break.