Omonia edge past APOEL

Omonia beat APOEL, 2x1, on Sunday, relating to matchweek 3 of the Cyprus League. To this matchday, Sofronis Avgousti's team came from a draw, and Ricardo Sá Pinto's team came from a win.

In the 7th minute, Georgios Efrem missed the spot-kick. Andronikos Kakoulis opened the score with 11 minutes on the clock. Andronikos Kakoulis now on a scoring streak of 4 consecutive games. In the 21st minute, Fouad Bachirou left the game early after seeing a red card. After 38 minutes, Veljko Simic doubled the lead for Omonia. Georgios Efrem netted the last goal shortly before the interval. Shortly before the interval, midfielder saw a red card after receiving his second yellow with 45 minutes already played, APOEL saw Dálcio Gomes get sent off due to accumulation of yellows.

After 61 minutes, Ricardo Sá Pinto's team saw Issam Chebake get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. In the 68th minute, Sofronis Avgousti's team saw Veljko Simic get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. After seeing his second yellow card after 78 minutes, Giorgi Kvilitaia was sent off and left APOEL with 10-man.

After the result Omonia are 2nd in the table, with 7 points, while APOEL sit 8th place, with 3 points. In the next fixture, Sofronis Avgousti's team visit AEL Limassol, while Ricardo Sá Pinto's team will play at home against Apollon Limassol.