Apoel secures comeback victory against Omonia Aradippou in Cyprus League

Apoel secured a 2-1 victory against Omonia Aradippou at the AEK Arena on November 1, 2026, during the 8th round of the Cyprus League. The match began dramatically when Apoel's Sastre was sent off with a direct red card after only 30 seconds for a dangerous challenge. The numerical balance was restored in the 36th minute after Omonia's De Marco received a second yellow card. Despite hitting the woodwork three times, Apoel fell behind in the 72nd minute when Petrovic scored for the hosts. However, Tasos Bakasetas spearheaded a late response for Apoel, scoring in the 77th minute and converting a VAR-awarded penalty in the 89th minute to complete the comeback.

Following the result, Apoel manager Nikos Papadopoulos praised his team's winning mentality, while Omonia Aradippou coach Giannos Okkas attributed the loss to a lack of physical stamina and experience among his players. This victory marks Apoel's first away win of the season and their second consecutive triumph, significantly boosting their position in the league standings as they approach their 100th-anniversary match.