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1934–35 Cypriot First Division
Cypriot Football League 1934-1935
The first season of the Cypriot top-level football league took place from December 2, 1934 to June 23, 1935. The championship was won by Anonisi Nea Eonia Trust, marking a significant milestone in the history of Cyprus's domestic football.
In its inaugural year, the First Division featured eight teams that competed against each other twice - once at home and once away. A champion was declared based on the total points accumulated during the season. The scoring system awarded two points for a win and one point for a draw, with no points deducted for losses.
The league's first edition was organized under the auspices of the newly formed Cyprus Football Federation. This marked an important step towards establishing a formal governing body for football in Cyprus. The inaugural championship was won by Anonisi Nea Eonia Trust, who secured their place at the top of the table with impressive performances throughout the season.
The final standings revealed that Trast AC emerged as the champion, having accumulated the most points during the campaign. This achievement marked a significant milestone for the club and paved the way for future success in Cyprus's domestic football competitions.
In terms of statistics, eight teams participated in the league, playing a total of 14 matches throughout the season. The top scorer was Kostas Tsiges from Anonisi Nea Eonia Trust, who scored an impressive number of goals during the campaign.
The inaugural Cypriot First Division championship set the stage for future seasons of domestic football competition in Cyprus. This milestone marked a significant step towards establishing a strong and competitive league that would go on to shape the country's football landscape.