LÁRNAKA, Cyprus (Dec. 18, 2025) – Karol Angielski’s 83rd-minute strike gave AEK Larnaca a 1-0 victory over Shkendija in Europa League group stage play Thursday at AEK Arena (Interstat) — George Karapatakis. The match, a defensive struggle far below the 4-2 scoreline projected by Interstat’s simulator, was decided by a late sequence. Substitute Aleksandër Trumci provided the assist on Angielski’s winner just minutes after entering the match. Shkendija played a man down for over 35 minutes following Liridon Latifi’s red card in the 53rd minute. The visitors managed no goals despite the pre-game statistical model giving AEK Larnaca a 96.6% probability to win. Both sides finished with three yellow cards in a physical contest. The win gives AEK Larnaca a perfect start in European competition this season.