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1967–68 Cypriot Cup
The 26th Edition of the Cyprus Cup: APOEL's Sixth Title
The 1967–68 Cypriot Cup, also known as Kypello Kyprou 1967-1968 and Cyprus Football Cup 1967/68, was the 26th edition of the Cyprus national cup competition. The tournament took place from April 27, 1968 to July 7, 1968, involving a total of 21 teams.
The final match was played at the GSP Stadium in Nicosia on July 7, 1968, between APOEL and EPA Larnaka. In this encounter, APOEL secured their sixth Cyprus Cup trophy by defeating EPA 2-1. This victory marked an important milestone for the club, as it qualified them to participate in the European Cup winners' competition for the 1968–69 season.
The tournament featured a unique format, with all matches played in one game. In case of a draw, the game was extended by twice 15 minutes before potentially going into a repeat match on the opponent's home ground. The teams participating in the two qualifying rounds were primarily from the Second Division, except for the top two teams.
The competition saw APOEL emerge as the champion, while EPA Larnaka finished as runners-up. This victory solidified APOEL's position as one of the dominant forces in Cypriot football during that era.