Zivkovic saves penalty in AEK Larnaca and Omonia Aradippou match

During the 5th round of the Cypriot league on October 12, 2026, AEK Larnaca faced Omonia Aradippou at the Arena stadium. The match featured a pivotal moment in the 67th minute when referee Theodoros Sofokleous, following an on-field video review, awarded a penalty to AEK due to a handball by Omonia defender Havelka.

AEK player Hrvoje Milicevic, known for his high success rate from the penalty spot, stepped up to execute the shot. However, Omonia goalkeeper Zivko Zivkovic successfully saved the penalty, keeping the score at 0-0. While reports initially varied slightly regarding the exact minute of the incident, officials confirmed the review occurred at the 67th minute with the save following shortly thereafter.

Historically, Milicevic maintained a 94.1% success rate in his career, scoring 16 out of 17 penalties before this miss. Despite this failure, statistics indicate that none of his previous three missed penalties, including instances against Partizan and Anorthosis, resulted in a loss for his team, as AEK Larnaca has historically recovered to secure victory or qualification. The defender is expected to continue as the designated penalty taker for the club in future matches.