Embattled Omonia defeated AEL Limassol 2-0 at home on Saturday after two consecutive defeats. Victory brings the Nicosia team to 16 points and third place, pending the results of other games this weekend.
Coach Costas Kaifas fielded a young team with eight new faces and was happy to see his side scoring on either side of half time. AEL, playing its first game with new coach Christakis Christoforou, had some good chances and two penalty appeals dismissed. Omonia’s Pote opened the score in the 18th minute with a penalty and went on to make it 2-0 in the 65th minute APOEL continues to lead after a goalless draw in Limassol against second place Apollon on Friday evening. The Nicosia team remains unbeaten in the league this season and lead the table with 24 points with Apollon nipping at their heels with 22.
Other results Anorthosis beat Doxa 4-0 and Othello Athienou beat Ayia Napa 2-1.