PAFOS, Cyprus (Interstat) — Aris Lemesou opened its season with a 2-1 victory over Akritas on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Stadio Stelios Kyriakides in Páfos. The visiting team struck twice in the first half, taking control early. Stefanos Miller scored in the 18th minute, and Zakaria Sawo added a goal in the 20th minute. Akritas pressed for a response throughout the second half but could not break through until deep into stoppage time. Daniil Paroutis scored in the 96th minute to cut the deficit to one, but the hosts ran out of time to find an equalizer. Aris Lemesou controlled the midfield for much of the match, limiting Akritas’s scoring chances until the final moments. The victory provided a strong start for Aris Lemesou.

Aris Lemesou moved to 1-0 in the Cyprus 1. Division and across all competitions. Akritas fell to 0-1 in league play and overall. The match marked the first game of the season for both clubs.