Omonia 29th of May secures win against Nea Salamina as Omonia Nicosia defeats AEL
In the 8th round of the Cypriot championship, Omonia 29th of May earned a crucial 1-0 home victory against Nea Salamina at Peristerona on November 1, 2026. The decisive goal was scored in the 75th minute by Castelo, who had entered the match as a substitute. This result brings Omonia 29th of May to 11 points, providing a five-point buffer from the relegation zone. Conversely, Nea Salamina remains in 13th place with five points, having suffered their fifth defeat of the season.
Separately, Omonia Nicosia defeated AEL 2-0 at the GSP Stadium. Goals from Montnor and Junis secured the win, aided by the return of defender Coulibaly. AEL, currently suffering from defensive struggles with 15 goals conceded, remains under pressure as manager Hugo Martins faces scrutiny. Despite consecutive losses to Aris and Omonia, AEL remains two points behind the league leaders, with upcoming matches against Krasava ENY, Karmiotissa, and Olympiakos seen as opportunities to recover.