First Division
Aradippou 1 Omonia 2
Omonia still on top were given a difficult game from Aradippou who gave them a run for their money.
Omonia led from the 20th minute when a Harry Vazanias cross came to Ricardo who patiently tapped it into the back of the net. Aradippou equalised in the 42nd minute with a goal from Peter Panayiotou who smashed the ball into the back of the net coming in off the bar.
Omonia grinded out the result with ten minutes to go when Stephano cracked a 25 yard free kick into the back of the net to give Omonia a 2-1 win and go nine points ahead of their nearest rivals Anorthosis and New Salamis.
Olympia 1 Brotherhood 2
What an improved team Olympia is they gave their all and almost surprised Brotherhood there was not much difference in standard and quality between the two teams. In fact Olympia started the game in fiery spirit and some very neat play, they had a couple of shots come close too.
Brotherhood’s attacker Aaron Kennedy was also put through and shot wide.
Aaron minutes later created space for himself and hit a shot straight into the back of the net. Olympia kept battling in the second half and managed to pull one back to equalise with a Tarik strike. But they could not hold onto their lead Brotherhood went ahead again with a volley from the edge of the box from George Christodoulou. But Olympia still kept the pressure up but Brotherhood held out for a 2-1 win.
Anorthosis 7 Arachne 3
Ten goals in one game a great advertisement for the KOPA Football League and encourage fans get out to watch their games and what a game it was Anorthosis goals were scored by Alex Roussis 3, Vas Kiriskos 2, Makiniko and Chris. For Arachne Chris Constantinides, Andy Anastasiou and Anthony Panayi.
Second Division
Pantel 0 Cetinkaya Cinar 3
A dogged Pantel performance, who fought hard for every ball in the first half against a Spirited Centinkaya Cinar side now unbeaten in 9 games in all competitions and also the leading goal scorers in the League. Cinar scored in the 43rd minute and what a goal it was. Tuncay Cager flicked the ball upto Jay Morris who hit a thunder bolt of a shot from 30 yards for 0-1.
Cetinkaya Cinar took control in the second half but failed to capitalise on their domination with Zaine Martin missing a hatrick of chances. Cinar’s second did come in the 86th minute as Ade Kelani’s chipped shot was parried out to Junior Adeoye who made no mistake from close range, 0-2. 2 Minutes later a delightful cross by Tuncay into the Pantel area was met by a rocket of a header by Ade Kelani for 0-3. A promoted Cetinkaya Cinar must now be looking good for the title.
Achna 2 Asha 0
Achna put up a good strong performance versus Asha to ease their position at the bottom of the table. Achna’s goals were scored by Michael Onoufriou in the 34th minute following a cross from Theoklis Christodoulou. The second was a mix up in the Asha defence which led to Achna’s Jack Haspinaell stuck a foot out and his tap in went off the post to reward Achna with a 2-0 win.
Maronites 2 KLN 2
This was the battle of who is going to end up in second or third place. KLN led 2-0 until the late stages of the game. KLN’s goals came from Spyros Mentis and James Wilson. Maronites two goals came in the last ten minutes of the game with super hero Harry Elia scoring both. It was a great game with both clubs creating loads of chances.
LFA Challenge Cup
Quarter Final
Two KOPA Football League teams reach the Semi Finals of the LFA Challenge Cup and did very well with both our teams beating their opponents away from home. Tripimeni beat Clapton Rovers 1-0 with their goal coming from a Ahmet Rifat overhead kick to now go on to play Golden Eagles .
New Salamis disposed of South London team Convoys 4-1 with the Red’s goals coming from a Steve Velandia penalty, then Deniz Mehmet scored with a 18 yard blaster just before Convoys got one back to make it 2-1,the third New Salamis goal was the goal of the match when Harisson Georgiou went past four Convoys players before blasting home.
Chris Xiouris scored their last goal and to ensure their path into the Semi Final where they play top Turkish League team Dumlupinar.