Pafos blanks Apollon 2‑0, stays perfect in Cyprus Cup match

STROVOLOS, Cyprus (Interstat) — Pafos blanked Apollon 2-0 on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Neo GSP in a Cyprus Cup match. Jajá scored in the 84th minute and Pêpê added a goal in the second minute of stoppage time. Ivan Ljubic, who assisted one of the goals, received a yellow card in the 11th minute. Pafos improved to 4-0 in the competition while Apollon fell to 4-1. Overall, Pafos stands at 25-12-13 this season, Apollon at 21-8-6. The victory extended Pafos’ winning streak in the Cup and improved their recent form, having won three of their last four matches across all competitions, including a 2-0 victory over Aris on May 10. In head-to-head meetings this season, Apollon had won three of the previous four encounters, including a 2-1 victory on May 3 and a 2-1 win on Jan. 4, with a 1-1 draw on March 22. Pafos ended a four-match winless streak against Apollon with the victory.