Apollon defeats Aris 3-2 in league playoff match
On May 16, 2026, Apollon Limassol defeated Aris 3-2 in a league playoff match held at the Alphamega Stadium. Ali Youssef scored twice for Apollon in the 14th and 33rd minutes, with Cedric Escriche adding a third goal before halftime. Aris responded in the second half with goals from Efage in the 65th minute and Kakoullis in the 73rd minute. Apollon coach Hernan Losada noted that defender Gaspar was substituted in the first ten minutes as a precaution. Following the match, Apollon sits in second place with 67 points, while Aris remains in sixth place with 51 points. Losada praised the team's performance but described the defensive drop in the second half as a lesson for the future. The club also confirmed that tickets for the upcoming cup final have sold out.