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1969-70 Cyprus Cup

The 1969-70 Cyprus Cup was the 28th edition of the Cyprus Cup, a domestic cup competition in Cypriot football. The tournament took place from April 4, 1970 to May 3, 1970, and was organized by the Cyprus Football Association.

The number of participating teams was 16, with Pezoporikos Larnaca emerging as the winner after beating Alki Larnaca 2-1 in the final. This marked Pezoporikos' first Cyprus Cup trophy win. The team's victory also qualified them for the European Cup winners' tournament for the 1970-71 season.

The competition was run by the Cyprus Football Federation, with all encounters played in a single game. In the event of a draw, the game would be extended by two 15-minute periods, followed by a repeat game on the opponent's home ground if necessary. If this also ended in a draw, there would be an extension and potentially a penalty shootout.

The final match took place on May 3, 1970, at the GSP Stadium of Nicosia. Pezoporikos Larnaca secured their first Cyprus Cup title with a convincing win over Alki Larnaka.

In terms of participants, the competition featured teams from both A' Katīgoria (the top division) and B' Katīgoria (the second tier). The final round saw four rounds: eight, quarters, semi-finals, and finals. All matches were played in a single game format, with additional repetition games held if necessary to determine the winner.

The 1969-70 Cyprus Cup season was part of a broader football calendar that included domestic cups and league competitions.