Cypriot First Division: Ethnikos Achnas FC 0-2 AEK Larnaca AEK Larnaca continued their push for European qualification with a professional 2-0 away victory over Ethnikos Achnas FC at the Dasaki Stadium. The visitors dominated possession and created the clearer chances, with two second-half goals proving decisive. This result leaves Achnas deep in relegation trouble while AEK Larnaca consolidates its place among the league's elite. The first half was a cagey affair, with AEK Larnaca controlling the ball but struggling to break down a resolute Achnas defense. The deadlock was finally broken ten minutes after the restart. A clever one-two on the edge of the box unlocked the defense, allowing AEK's Spanish playmaker, Joan Tomàs, to fire a low shot into the bottom corner. Ethnikos Achnas tried to respond but left themselves exposed at the back. The points were secured in the 82nd minute when a swift counter-attack saw substitute forward Imad Faraj race clear and calmly finish past the onrushing goalkeeper. A key incident was a disallowed goal for Ethnikos Achnas for a marginal offside call in the 65th minute, which could have changed the complexion of the game had it stood. AEK Larnaca's defense, marshaled by their experienced captain, was outstanding, registering another clean sheet. The table impact is significant: AEK Larnaca climbs to 52 points, firmly in the hunt for a top-three finish, while Ethnikos Achnas remains rooted to the bottom of the table with just 18 points, six from safety. AEK's manager was pleased with the patience shown, noting, "We knew it would be tough, but we kept our structure and got the goals our play deserved." The Achnas coach focused on the fight ahead, saying, "We must pick ourselves up. Every point is crucial now." Lineups: Ethnikos Achnas FC: Christoforou – Antoniou, Stylianou, Costa, Silva – Sielis, Núñez – Economides, Kovačević, Sardinero – Đurđević. AEK Larnaca: Pardo – González, Milović, Tomović, Gama – Ledesma, Faraj – Trichkovski, Tomàs, Genty – Trickovski.