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1966–67 Belgian First Division
1966–67 Belgian First Division
The 1966-67 season of the Belgian First Division was contested by 16 teams, with RSC Anderlecht emerging as the champion. The competition featured a mix of established clubs and newcomers, with some teams still in existence today.
The participating clubs were divided into three circles based on their location: Brussels, Liège, and other regions. In the Brussels circle, R. Daring CB, R. SC Anderlecht, and R. Racing White participated. The Liège circle featured R. FC Légeois, R. Tilleur FC, and R. Standard CL.
The season took place from an unspecified start date to a conclusion date, with 16 clubs competing in the championship. The final ranking was determined by the teams' performance throughout the season, with RSC Anderlecht securing the top spot.
Jan Mulder of R. SC Anderlecht emerged as the best scorer with 20 goals, becoming the first Dutch player and sixth foreigner to achieve this feat in the highest Belgian division. The previous best scorer was Vahram Kevorkian in 1909.
The top scorers in the championship were ranked based on their goal tally during the season. A table listing the top 18 players with ten or more goals is not provided, but it can be inferred that RSC Anderlecht's success contributed to this ranking.
RSC Anderlecht participated in the Champions Club Cup, where they secured a record victory against Haka Valkeakoski in Finland. However, their campaign was ultimately cut short after losing to Dukla Prague and failing to advance beyond the first round.
On the other hand, R. Standard CL of Liège had success in the competition, winning the Cup of Cup winners title by defeating Icelandic club Valur Reykjavik 8-1 in a preliminary match. In their own league, they faced Cypriot team Apollo Limassol twice, securing two wins before advancing to the next round.
The Belgian champion's European tour was marked by both triumph and disappointment. While RSC Anderlecht secured victories against Haka Valkeakoski and won the Champions Club Cup, they ultimately fell short in their domestic league campaign.