AEK Larnaca criticizes refereeing following victory against Omonia

AEK Larnaca spokesperson Kyriakos Dimitriou publicly criticized the officiating of the match against Omonia on October 26, 2026, despite his team's 2-0 victory. Dimitriou expressed strong dissatisfaction with the performance of referee Menelaos Antoniou and VAR official Ebner Stefan, particularly regarding incidents in the first half and a specific play in the 53rd minute.

Specifically, the club pointed to a "cold-blooded punch" by Duvern on Milicevic in the 53rd minute, which went unpunished despite the referee being in close proximity. Further complaints included an alleged foul by Duvern in the 41st minute and an uncalled foul near the penalty area in the 44th minute. The club's board is currently considering whether to formally file a complaint against the refereeing team.

Despite the controversy, Dimitriou highlighted the importance of the result, which allowed AEK to return to the top of the league standings. He credited the team's efficiency and performance, particularly from goalkeeper Paleari, for securing the victory in what he described as a crucial step in the ongoing championship race.