Aris took a commanding 4-0 victory on the road against AEL in the 13th round of the Cyprus football championship. The match took place in Limassol, and Aris produced a strong attacking display to seal the result decisively.
Alexander Kokorin, the Russian forward on loan to Aris, contributed a brace with goals in the 39th and 66th minutes. Mihlali Mayambela added a late first-half goal at 45 minutes plus four seconds, while Veljko Nikolic completed the scoring with a strike in the 88th minute, giving Aris a memorable win away from home.
During the game, AEL faced a setback in the 45th minute when Ezekiel Henty, who previously represented Lokomotiv Moscow, received a red card. Henty had featured in 17 matches for Lokomotiv, where he found the back of the net on one occasion, highlighting the moment as a turning point in the match for Aris.
Kokorin entered the pitch in the 68th minute and immediately made an impact, netting goals that marked his first scores of this Cypriot Championship season. The forward had already found form in European competition, contributing in the Europa League during the autumn period prior to this league performance.
Alexander Kokorin remains on loan with the Cypriot club under the arrangement that sees his rights owned by Italian side Fiorentina. The deal, initiated in the summer of 2022, saw him spend his first season with Aris, featuring in 27 league matches and scoring 11 goals. That successful campaign helped the team claim the top spot in the league, underscoring Kokorin’s value to the squad during his time there.
Earlier in his career, Artem Dzyuba was mentioned in connection with the team, though the phrasing was informal and informal references to players and seasons continue to echo in the broader discussion around the club and its personnel. The current season has featured decisive performances from Aris, with Kokorin playing a key role in the squad’s offensive output and contributing to the club’s continued pursuit of domestic success and European competition opportunities.