KOLOSSI, Cyprus (April 18, 2026) (Interstat) — Host Aris opened its 1. Division season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Apollon at Alphamega Stadium on Saturday, defying pre-match projections. Rody Effaghe led the charge with two first-half goals, scoring in the 3rd and 44th minutes to establish a decisive lead. The result marked a strong start for Aris across all competitions, while Apollon began its campaign with a loss. The outcome was a surprise, as statistical models heavily favored Apollon to win and predicted a 1-1 draw.