AEK Larnaca takes top spot in Cyprus League after 2-0 victory against Omonia

On October 26, 2026, AEK Larnaca defeated Omonia 2-0 at the AEK Arena during the 7th round of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan. The hosts secured the win thanks to goals from Bajic in the 49th minute and Ljajic in the 69th minute, both capitalizing on defensive errors by the visitors. AEK goalkeeper Paleari was instrumental in the victory, successfully neutralizing several high-quality scoring chances created by Omonia, including an attempt by Dion and a shot from Montnor, while Evandro also hit the post for the visitors in the 54th minute.

This win carries significant consequences for the league standings, as AEK climbs to the top of the table with 16 points. Conversely, Omonia suffered their first defeat of the season and now sits in fourth place with 12 points. The result marks a successful recovery for AEK following their recent struggles in the cup competition against Akritas. The match highlighted the effectiveness of AEK's clinical finishing in contrast to Omonia's missed opportunities, effectively punishing the visitors for their defensive lapses despite their dominance in early gameplay phases.