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The 80th Edition of the Cypriot National Cup: Omonia's 15th Title

The 2021-2022 season marked the 80th edition of the Cypriot national cup, with defending champion team Omonia FC seeking to win their 15th title in history. The tournament began on September 22, 2021, and concluded on May 25, 2022.

First Round

A total of 20 teams participated in this round, consisting of 11 teams from the B' Katīgoria division and 9 teams from the A' Katīgoria division. The draw for the first round took place on August 30, 2021. Teams that passed directly to the second round included Omonia FC, Apoel, Apollo, Anorthosis, AEK Larnaca, and others.

Second Round

The second round featured a total of 16 teams, including the seven winning teams from the first round, the two finalist teams from the previous edition, and six additional teams that qualified directly for this stage. The draw was made on December 16, 2021. Matches in this round were played over several dates between January 12-19, 2022.

Final Quarters

The final quarters of the tournament saw a single draw made on February 18, 2022. This stage consisted of teams that had progressed from the previous rounds and competed for a spot in the semi-finals.

Semi-finals

A new draw was held on April 19, 2022, determining the participants in the semi-final stages. The matches were played between May 26-4 June 2022.

Final

The final match took place at the GSP Stadium in Nicosia on May 25, 2022. Omonia FC emerged victorious, winning their 15th title and qualifying for the UEFA Europa League play-off round.

Omonia's victory marked a significant milestone in the club's history, solidifying their position as one of Cyprus' most successful football teams.