APOEL scored a narrow but valuable away win against Anagenisis Dherynia at the Tassos Markos stadium on Saturday to keep their title hopes alive, while Omonia’s victory at home over Enosis Paralimniou maintained their slender one point lead over their cross town rivals.
APOEL found themselves one down in the fifth minute when Kolokoudias took advantage of an error in the defence to beat Chiotis in one of only two shots on goal in the whole game.,APOEL levelled when Ailton converted from the spot in the 32nd minute while in the second half Solari managed to double APOEL’s goals to give the champions the valuable three points.
In Nicosia Omonia kept on the heat winning Enosis Paralimniou 1-0 after a closely fought match. The winning goal, which gave Omonia the three points and puts them top of the table ahead of Ael with one game to play, was scored by Alvez in the 77th minute.
In other games Anorthosis beat Olympiakos 2-1 at home, while Nea Salamina scored in stoppage time away at the GSZ to beat Alki 0-1 and move away from the danger zone. And In Limassol Aris lost 1-4 to Ethnikos.
Cyprus Weekly
