AEK Larnaca defeats Nea Salamina in friendly match

On September 27, 2026, AEK Larnaca secured a 2-1 victory over Nea Salamina during a friendly match held at the AEK training center. The game was played behind closed doors, allowing coach Ruben Selles to maintain the team's competitive rhythm during the three-week break in the national championship caused by international fixtures.

AEK opened the scoring in the 5th minute when Repas converted an assist from Ivanovic. Nea Salamina managed to equalize in the 29th minute with a long-range strike. However, AEK regained the lead before halftime, with Andereggen scoring in the 35th minute after a setup by Repas. In the second half, AEK controlled the game, hitting the woodwork through Koler in the 47th minute and creating further opportunities for Olivan and Naoum.

The starting lineups included players such as Demetriou, Ledes, and Adoni for AEK, while Nea Salamina, coached by Angel Lopez, fielded a squad featuring Kovacs, Poveda, and Lampropoulos. This match served as a preparation session for the managers to test various formations and assess player physical condition before the resumption of official league competition.