DASAAKI ACHNAS, Cyprus (Interstat) — Andronikos Kakoulli scored twice in the first half to lead Aris to a 3-0 victory over Ethnikos Achna in the 1. Division on Saturday.

Kakoulli opened the scoring in the eighth minute and added a second in the 26th at Stadio Dasaki Achnas. Rody Effaghe sealed the win with a goal in the 82nd minute. The result defied a pregame statistical projection that heavily favored the home side.

Aris improved its league record to nine wins, four losses and one draw this season. Ethnikos Achna fell to two wins and 10 losses. Aris next plays Aris Lemesou in the Cypriot Cup on Wednesday. Ethnikos Achna’s next league match is at Omonia Aradippou on Feb. 27.