Vid Belec regains form for APOEL in draw against Paphos FC

APOEL goalkeeper Vid Belec delivered a standout performance during the recent 0-0 draw against Paphos FC at Stelios Kyriakides Stadium. The 35-year-old Slovenian maintained a clean sheet, proving instrumental in securing a point for his team in a demanding away match.

Following a period of criticism throughout the previous season, during which he faced scrutiny for costly errors, Belec has shown significant improvement in the current season. Observers note better reflexes, increased determination, and overall consistency under the posts. His recent performance marked his second clean sheet of the current campaign and brought his career total to 168 clean sheets, 83 of which have been achieved with the APOEL jersey. Experts attribute this turnaround to factors such as increased competition following the signing of Oliver Zelenika and focused training sessions with goalkeeper coach Antonis Lykouris.

While some sources report his age as 35 and others as 36, the consensus remains that Belec has successfully restored confidence in his abilities. APOEL now looks ahead to upcoming fixtures, including the match against Omonia 29M, relying on a more stable performance from their goalkeeper to maintain their defensive integrity throughout the season.