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1974–75 Cypriot First Division
Cyprus First Division 1974-75
The 36th season of the Cypriot First Division took place from November 30, 1974. The championship was won by Omonia Nicosia, marking their fifth title in the league's history. Andros Savva emerged as the top scorer with a total of 21 goals.
In this season, 14 teams participated in the championship, competing against each other twice - once at home and once away. Due to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974, which led to a tumultuous situation for the teams, there was no relegation system implemented during the 1974-75 season.
The league team ensured its participation in the 1975–76 European Champion Teams Cup, while the second-placed team secured a spot in the 1975–1976 UEFA Cup. This marked an important milestone for Cypriot football, as it demonstrated the country's growing competitiveness at the international level.
Notably, APOEL, who had been the champion of the previous season, was unable to participate in the Greek National Championship due to the Turkish invasion and subsequent suspension from participating in the league. Instead, they competed without competition, with their games not being rated.
The scoring system for this season consisted of 2 points awarded for a win and 1 point for a tie, while defeats resulted in no ranking. This format allowed Omonia Nicosia to secure the championship title.
In summary, the 1974-75 Cypriot First Division was marked by Omonia Nicosia's fifth league title, Andros Savva's top-scoring performance, and APOEL's absence from the Greek National Championship due to external circumstances.