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AEK Beats APOEL, Climbs in Standings

Published March 22, 2026, 20:17
AEK Beats APOEL, Climbs in Standings

AEK defeated APOEL 1-0 at the 'Arena' in a playoff match, thanks to a goal from Roden in the 17th minute. This victory propelled AEK past Apollon in the standings and closer to league leaders Omonia. The match was relatively tight, with APOEL applying more pressure in the second half but failing to seriously threaten AEK's goal. The Larnaca team managed the lead effectively and secured a valuable win despite fatigue from their recent European match and several absences. APOEL, on the other hand, struggled with organization and lacked solutions in attack. A penalty awarded to APOEL in the 94th minute was overturned after a VAR review for offside.