The hosts, ACE Duka, fell short against Aris in the A1 league on 21 September 2026. The visitors edged through with a 29:28 scoreline. A single goal separated two sides that pushed each other to the limit.
To be fair, the table tells only part of the story. Duka sit tenth after one game, holding a draw and zero points. Aris occupy fourth place with a win and two points. This result shifts nothing dramatic, but it confirms the gap between them.
By then, Duka had shown flashes of consistency in their recent outings. They beat Zakheyrakis 27:26 in early March, then lost narrowly to Ionikos 19:21. Those results suggest a side still finding its rhythm rather than one collapsing under pressure.
Aris carry a different record behind them. Their most recent outing was a 25:34 defeat to PAOK in December 2025. Before that, they held their ground against Diomidis Argos 25:26 in February 2023. This victory extends their momentum where others have stumbled.
And here's the thing — one goal decided it. Not a statement, not a dominance, just enough to separate the two. The standings remain fluid, and neither side can claim certainty yet.
