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1966–67 Cypriot Cup
The 25th Edition of the Cyprus Cup: Apollon Limassol's Second Title
The 1966-67 Cypriot Cup was the 25th edition of the Cyprus Cup, a domestic cup competition in Cyprus. It took place from June 10, 1967 to July 2, 1967, and was organized by the Cyprus Football Association.
A total of 16 teams participated in the tournament, with Apollon Limassol ultimately emerging as the champion after defeating Alki Larnaka 1-0 in the final. This victory marked Apollon's second Cypriot Cup trophy win. The competition saw a unique format, where all encounters were played in one game, and if necessary, games would be extended by twice 15 minutes or followed by a repeat game on the opponent's place.
The tournament began with teams from the A' Katīgoria 1966-67 and B' Katīgoria 1966-67 participating. The final was played at the GSP Stadium in Nicosia, which has since become an iconic venue for football matches in Cyprus. Apollon Limassol's win not only secured their second Cypriot Cup title but also qualified them to participate in the European Cup winners' competition for the 1967-68 season.
The Cyprus Football Federation was responsible for organizing and running the tournament, ensuring a smooth and fair competition among all participating teams. The final match between Apollon Limassol and Alki Larnaka took place on July 2, 1967, with Apollon emerging victorious in the end.