AEL emerged victorious from the “AEK Arena,” defeating Omonia Aradippou 2-0 and remaining at the top of the standings after the conclusion of Matchday 6 of the Cyprus League by Stoiximan.
The home team’s coach, Giannis Okkas, highlighted his team’s strong performance, noting that they were well-prepared and could have gotten more out of the match. At the same time, he mentioned the missed opportunities and the need to improve on finishing plays, expressing his belief that goals will come through consistent hard work.
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On the other hand, the visiting team’s coach, Hugo Martins, emphasized the difficulty of the match, noting that his team had prepared adequately and brought energy to the field. At the same time, he stressed that the goal is to keep improving from game to game, with AEL remaining at the top of the standings and focusing exclusively on its own results.
Highlights from the comments
Yiannis Okkas (Omonia Aradippou): “A very good game; I feel we held our own quite well. We came in well-prepared against a quality opponent. We didn’t feel much pressure, especially in the first 45 minutes. We could have taken the lead but didn’t. We scored a goal that was called off for offside—which was a clear call—and then within two minutes we conceded two goals, the first on a counterattack. It was very emotional for Lomona, and we’re delighted to have him back. We might have deserved more from the match.
“We’re working on finishing our chances and making the final decision; we need to take some of the pressure off our forwards. The goals will come—we’re playing well, but we’re judged by the results. We’ll keep working.”
Hugo Martins (AEL): “Congratulations to my players. We knew we’d have a tough task ahead of us against a team that plays with five defenders and a reinforced midfield. We worked very hard this week, brought energy to the field, and managed to win. The idea is simple: to get better with every game. I’m very happy.
We gave Joffrey some playing time. We’ll definitely be better in the next game. We’re racking up points and staying at the top. We’re not concerned with what the other teams are doing. What matters to me is that we win.”
