First round of Coca-Cola Cup marred by weather disruptions
On October 14, 2026, the first phase of the Coca-Cola Cup took place, featuring matches between Spartakos Kitiou against Krasava ENY, Aris Limassol against Ethnikos Achnas, and Omonia 29M against AEP Polemidion. The Cyprus Football Association (KOP) had previously appointed official refereeing teams for these single-leg knockout fixtures to ensure competitive transparency.
The match between Spartakos Kitiou and Krasava ENY at the Ammochostos-Epistrofi stadium concluded with a 2-0 victory for Krasava ENY, with goals from Brobbey in the 74th minute and De Lucas in the 90+3rd minute. The game faced a 12-minute suspension due to heavy rainfall, and Spartakos hit the woodwork twice. Meanwhile, the fixture between Omonia 29M and AEP Polemidion was officially postponed after a lightning strike damaged a floodlight at the Katokopia-Epistrofi stadium.
Aris Limassol, which entered the tournament as a heavy favorite against Ethnikos Achnas, aimed to utilize its squad depth under manager Artsyom Radzkou. Following the day's disruptions, the status of the postponed Omonia 29M match remains subject to further decisions by the Cyprus Football Association regarding rescheduling.