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2020–21 Cypriot Cup
2020–21 Cypriot Cup
The 2020–21 Cypriot Cup was the 79th edition of the Cypriot Cup, a football tournament in Cyprus. It began on 16 September 2020 and concluded with the final on 15 May 2021.
Competition format
A total of 26 clubs were accepted to enter the competition. The teams were divided into two categories: those from A' Katīgoria who participated in European competitions, and those from B' Katīgoria and other teams not participating in European competitions.
First round
The first round took place on various dates between 16 September 2020 and 21 October 2020. The draw for the first round was made on 3 September 2020. A total of 23 teams participated in this round, including 13 teams from B' Katīgoria and 10 teams from A' Katīgoria who did not participate in European competitions.
Second round
The second round featured the 11 winning teams from the first round, as well as four additional teams from A' Katīgoria. The exact dates for this round are not specified in the available sources.
Final
The final took place on 15 May 2021 at the GSP Stadium of Nicosia. Anorthosis Famagusta won the trophy for the eleventh time in their history, defeating Olympiakos Nicosia in the final.
Qualification
The winner of the Cup qualified for the 2021–22 Europa League third qualifying round.
Note: The available sources have some inconsistencies and errors, which have been corrected or omitted to provide a coherent and accurate article.