Saeid Mehri Wins Cypriot First Division with APOEL Nicosia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – APOEL managed a 1-1 draw in the Cypriot championship final against AEK Larnaca and won its 29th title in its history.
APOEL and AEK Larnaca were tied in the title derby of the last game of the Cypriot league, and the home side won the cup with a draw.
As it happened, the two teams remained at 1-1 in the GSP Stadium and it was Sa Pinto’s side that celebrated their 29th championship in its history and the first after five years.
APOEL led by former Esteghlal coach Ricardo Sa Pinto. The trophy is the 3rd managerial prize of the Portuguese coach. He won the Iranian Super Cup with Esteghlal in 2022, as well as the Belgian Cup with Standard Liege in 2018.
Former Esteghlal midfielder Saeid Mehri also was a member of the Cypriot team.
