First Division
Cyprus Cup
Special mixed championship Second–Third Division
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1974/75 Cypriot First Division
Final Table
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Team Played Won Draw Lost GF GA Points
1. Omonia Nicosia 26 19 5 2 70 14 43 [Champions] [Champions] [1975/76 European Cup]
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2. Enosi Neon Paralimniou 26 17 5 4 51 11 39 [1975/76 UEFA Cup]
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3. Olympiakos Nicosia 26 14 11 1 44 17 39
4. Alki Larnaca 26 16 5 5 57 16 37
5. Pezoporikos Larnaca 26 11 7 8 31 27 29
6. Anorthosis Famagusta 26 8 10 8 39 28 26
7. Apollon Limassol 26 8 10 8 34 31 26
8. EPA Larnaca 26 7 8 11 27 35 22
9. AEL Limassol 26 7 8 11 31 51 22
10. Aris Limassol 26 6 8 12 27 42 20
11. Nea Salamina Famagusta 26 7 3 16 27 51 17
12. ASIL Lysi 26 7 3 16 34 81 17
13. Digenis Akritas Morphou 26 3 8 15 21 56 14
14. Evagoras Paphos 26 2 9 15 17 50 13
Notes: 2-1-0 points system
No relegation.
APOEL did not participate in the 1974/75 Greek championship, even though they were not relegated in the previous season, due to the volatile situation in Cyprus in 1974. They competed in the championship unofficially, but their matches did not count towards the official league table.
Teams home grounds
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AEL Limassol GSO Stadium
Alki Larnaca Old GSZ Stadium
Anorthosis Famagusta Paralimni Stadium
Apollon Limassol GSO Stadium
Aris Limassol GSO Stadium
ASIL Lysi GSO Stadium
Digenis Akritas Morphou Old GSP Stadium
Enosi Neon Paralimniou Paralimni Stadium
EPA Larnaca Old GSZ Stadium
Evagoras Paphos GSK Stadium
Nea Salamina Famagusta Old GSZ Stadium
Olympiakos Nicosia Old GSP Stadium
Omonia Nicosia Old GSP Stadium
Pezoporikos Larnaca Old GSZ Stadium
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1974/75 Cyprus Cup
(1) = 1974/75 Cypriot First Division
(2) = 1974/75 Special mixed championship of Second & Third Division
In all rounds, each tie was played as a single leg and was held at the home ground of the one of the two teams, according to the draw results. Ôhe winner was qualifying to the next round. If a match was drawn, extra time was following. If extra time was drawn, there was a replay at the ground of the team who were away for the first game. If the rematch was also drawn, then extra time was following and in the if the match remained drawn after extra time the winner was decided by penalty shootout.
Due to the Turkish invasion participation was limited to the 14 teams of 1974/75 teams, the champion team of 1974/75 Special mixed championship of Second & Third Division and APOEL were participated in the club.
APOEL participated unofficially in 1974/75 Cypriot First Division, their matches did not count towards the official league table.
First round (28 May 1975)
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AEL Limassol (1) 1 - 0 Digenis Akritas Morphou (1)
Alki Larnaca (1) 1 - 0 Aris Limassol (1)
Anorthosis Famagusta (1) 7 - 1 ASIL Lysi (1)
Apollon Limassol (1) - APOP Paphos (2) [the game was abandoned at 90'; the score was 2-2; Apollon qualified to next round]
Evagoras Paphos (1) 1 - 0 Pezoporikos Larnaca (1)
Omonia Nicosia (1) 2 - 2 Olympiakos Nicosia (1) [5 - 4 pen]
Enosi Neon Paralimniou (1) 2 - 1 APOEL Nicosia (1)
Nea Salamina Famagusta (1) 1 - 1 EPA Larnaca (1) [5 - 3 pen]
Quarterfinals
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Anorthosis Famagusta (1) 2 - 2 Alki Larnaca (1) [8 - 7 pen]
Apollon Limassol (1) 1 - 0 Evagoras Paphos (1)
Omonia Nicosia (1) 4 - 0 AEL Limassol (1)
Enosi Neon Paralimniou (1) 2 - 0 Nea Salamina Famagusta (1)
Semifinals
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Apollon Limassol (1) 0 - 1 Anorthosis Famagusta (1)
Omonia Nicosia (1) 2 - 2 Enosi Neon Paralimniou (1) [2 - 5 pen]
Final
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6 July 1975 - GSP Stadium (1902)
Anorthosis Famagusta (1) 3 - 2 Enosi Neon Paralimniou (1)
[Giannakis Mantis 54', Foivos Vrachimis 80' (pen), Artemis Theocharous 86' / Giorgos Vlittis 30', Loukas Papaloukas 63']
Cupwinner: Anorthosis Famagusta (qualified to 1975/76 European Cup Winners' Cup)
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1974/75 Special mixed championship Second–Third Division
Due to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus which forced many teams that had their headquarters to the north Cyprus to be closed temporarily or permanently,
Cyprus Football Association decided to have a Special mixed championship of Second & Third Division. In this championship could participate all the teams of the
Second and Third Division. Participation was optional. The championship had two geographical groups. The winners of each group were playing against each other in
the final phase and the winners were the champions of the league. The winner was considered as the 1974–75 Cypriot Second Division champions.
Nicosia-Keryneia Group
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Final Table
Team
1. Ethnikos Assia [Winner] [Qualification to play-offs]
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2. PAEK/AEK
3. Achilleas Kaimakli
4. Keravnos Strovolou
5. Parthenon Zodeia
6. Orfeas Nicosia
7. ENAD Ayiou Dometiou
8. AEM Morphou
9. Doxa Katokopias
10. Iraklis Gerolakkou
Notes: 2-1-0 points system
PAEK Keryneia and AEK Karava merged to PAEK/AEK.
Larnaca-Limassol-Paphos Group
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Final Table
Team
1. APOP Paphos [Winner] [Qualification to play-offs]
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2. Akritas Chlorakas
3. Ermis Aradippou
4. Chalkanoras Idaliou
5. Omonia Aradippou
6. Ethnikos Achna
7. Othellos Athienou
8. Ethnikos Asteras Limassol
9. Doxa Katokopias
10. Anagennisi Deryneia
Notes: 2-1-0 points system
Play-offs
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Ethnikos Assia - APOP Paphos 2-3
APOP Paphos - Ethnikos Assia 4-0
Champions: APOP Paphos
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