AEK Larnaca narrowly defeats Akritas Chlorakas in Cypriot Cup

On October 21, 2026, AEK Larnaca secured a difficult 3-2 victory against second-division side Akritas Chlorakas in the first round of the Cypriot Cup at AEK Arena. Akritas took an early lead through Pozatzidis in the 9th minute, capitalizing on a mistake by Paraskevas. AEK equalized via a penalty from Adereggen in the 35th minute. After AEK’s Chacon scored in the 90+1st minute, Dramé forced the game into extra time with a goal in the 90+6th minute. Milicevic ultimately secured the win for AEK by converting a penalty in the 102nd minute.

AEK finished the match with ten players after Adereggen was sent off in the 72nd minute for a foul on Dramé, following a VAR intervention. The match was characterized by four total penalties awarded. Despite their progression, AEK officials including spokesperson Kyriakos Dimitriou and manager Ruben Seyes expressed frustration, describing the performance as inexcusable and below expectations. Akritas also missed a penalty in the 110th minute. This result follows a series of inconsistent performances by AEK, who are now preparing for a league derby against Omonoia on October 26.