AEK Larnaca spokesperson criticizes refereeing after victory over Omonia

Following the football match between AEK Larnaca and Omonia on October 26, 2026, AEK spokesperson Kyriakos Dimitriou publicly expressed dissatisfaction with the officiating. Despite AEK securing a 2-0 victory, Dimitriou criticized the refereeing decisions made during the game, specifically targeting the first half.

Dimitriou stated that the focus of the match should remain on the players and coaches, rather than the officials. He suggested that certain individuals attempted to become the "protagonists" of the event through their decisions, particularly in the first half of the match. While he refrained from providing specific details or further commentary at the time, his remarks served as a pointed critique of the match officials' performance in the high-stakes derby.

The incident follows a period of inconsistent performances for AEK, as the club has been looking to restart its season following recent challenges. The team's victory provides a morale boost, yet the post-match commentary highlights lingering tensions between club management and the refereeing body in the Cypriot league.