AEK move clear at the top after win over APOEL (highlights)

AEK Larnaca moved three points clear at the top of the Cyprus football championship on Monday evening with a dramatic 2-1 win at champions APOEL at the GSP stadium in Nicosia.

Joan Amorin gave the home side a dream start when he scored after only three minutes, but the in-form leaders hit back after 31 minutes through David Catala.

The score remained 1-1 until the 72nd minute when Andre Alves hit the winner for AEK.

Elsewhere on Tuesday, Omonia won 1-0 away at Doxa to remain in fifth place on 29 points, while Aris beat Paphos 1-0.

On Wednesday, Anorthosis have the chance to join AEK at the top of the standings on 39 points when they play at Ethnikos Achnas (6pm).

HIGHLIGHTS OF GAMES COURTESY OF THE CYPRUS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
APOEL vs AEK
DOXA KATOKOPIAS VS OMONIA
ARIS VS PAPHOS FC

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