Aris Limassol secures dramatic 2-1 victory against Olympiakos Nicosia

Aris Limassol defeated Olympiakos Nicosia 2-1 on October 11, 2026, during the fifth round of the Cyprus League at the GSP Stadium. The match was defined by the performance of Aris forward Rodi Junior Efaghe, who scored both goals for his team in the 40th and 90+1st minutes. Olympiakos managed to equalize in the 75th minute via a direct free kick from Zanos Savvas, shortly before Aris player Verton was sent off in the 80th minute after receiving a second yellow card.

The final minutes were marked by significant drama. Olympiakos thought they had taken the lead in the 88th minute when Savvas scored again, but the goal was disallowed following a VAR review due to an offside against Rosa. Capitalizing on this reprieve, Aris secured the win in stoppage time when El Allatchi assisted Efaghe for the deciding goal. The result brings Aris to eight points in the standings, while Olympiakos remains at four. Aris manager Artiom Radzkov praised his team's resilience, emphasizing that the experience gained from playing with ten men in such a challenging environment is invaluable for the squad's development.