APOEL defeats Omonia 29M as Cup preparations begin

APOEL secured a convincing 4-1 victory against Omonia 29M at the GSP Stadium on October 25, 2026. Despite falling behind early due to a 9th-minute goal from Abrhi, APOEL responded with a penalty from Fabrizio Pedroso in the 17th minute and further goals to complete the comeback. The dominant performance saw the hosts register 30 shots compared to five from their opponents, moving APOEL to 11 points in the league standings. Pedroso, the team's top scorer, currently leads the league with six goals in seven matches.

Following the league success, APOEL faces Khalkanoras Idaliou on October 28, 2026, in the first round of the Coca-Cola Cup. Manager Nikos Papadopoulos is expected to rotate his squad for the match, utilizing players returning from injuries and suspensions, such as Stafylidis and Sastre, while Pieros Sotiriou remains sidelined. The match will be played behind closed doors due to a pending penalty against the club. The team aims to maintain its momentum before facing Omonia Aradippou in the upcoming league round.