Omonia win title after beating rivals APOEL
Omonia have secured this season’s Cyprus League title, with the official coronation potentially coming as early as the next matchday.
The Greens strengthened their position at the top of the table following a 2–0 victory over arch-rivals APOEL on Saturday. Combined with the defeat of Apollon Limassol by 3–0 to Aris Limassol, and the 1-1 draw between Pafos FC and AEK Larnaca, Omonia now holds an insurmountable 13-point lead.
The Nicosia team has garnered a total of 71 points, while Apollon and AEK share second place with 58 points each.
Matchday 4 Results: Omonia – APOEL 2–0, Aris – Apollon 3–0, Pafos FC – AEK 1–1.
Standings: Omonia 71, AEK 58, Apollon 58, Pafos FC 54, APOEL 48, Aris 48.
In Group B, the battle to avoid relegation remains intense. Freedom24 Krasava ENY boosted its hopes with a 3–1 win over Ethnikos Achna FC, moving into second place and away from the danger zone.
Akritas Chlorakas edged Olympiakos Nicosia1–0 at the GSP Stadium to close the gap to just two points, while Anorthosis Famagusta FC and Omonia Aradippou FC played out a 1–1 draw. On Friday, AEL Limassol FC defeated Paralimni 2–1.
Group B Standings:
AEL 40, Freedom24 Krasava ENY 37, Anorthosis 36, Omonia Aradippou 35, Olympiakos Nicosia 31, Akritas Chlorakas 29, Ethnikos Achna 27, Paralimni 4.