2018–19 in Cypriot football

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The following article is a summary of the 2018–19 football season in Cyprus, which is the 77th season of competitive football in the country and runs from August 2018 to May 2019.

## UEFA competitions

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### UEFA Champions League

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Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Champions League

#### Qualifying phase and play-off round

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Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Champions League qualifying phase and play-off round

##### First qualifying round

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Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Champions League first qualifying round

Team 1  | Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score | Team 2  | 1st leg  | 2nd leg

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Sūduva Marijampolė | 3–2  |  APOEL | 3–1 | 0–1

### UEFA Europa League

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Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Europa League

#### Champions Path

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##### Qualifying phase and play-off round

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Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Europa League qualifying phase and play-off round (Champions Path)

###### Second qualifying round

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Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Europa League second qualifying round (Champions Path)

Team 1  | Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score | Team 2  | 1st leg  | 2nd leg

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APOEL | 5–2  |  Flora Tallinn | 5–0 | 0–2

###### Third qualifying round

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Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Europa League third qualifying round (Champions Path)

Team 1  | Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score | Team 2  | 1st leg  | 2nd leg

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Hapoel Be'er Sheva | 3–5  |  APOEL | 2–2 | 1–3

###### Play-off round

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Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Europa League Play-off round (Champions Path)

Team 1  | Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score | Team 2  | 1st leg  | 2nd leg

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APOEL | 1–1 (1–2 p) |  Astana | 1–0 | 0–1 (a.e.t.)

#### Main Path

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##### Qualifying phase and play-off round

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Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Europa League qualifying phase and play-off round (Main Path)

###### First qualifying round

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Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round (Main Path)

Team 1  | Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score | Team 2  | 1st leg  | 2nd leg

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Stumbras | 1–2  |  Apollon Limassol | 1–0 | 0–2
Anorthosis Famagusta | 2–2 (a)  |  Laçi | 2–1 | 0–1

###### Second qualifying round

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Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Europa League second qualifying round (Main Path)

Team 1  | Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score | Team 2  | 1st leg  | 2nd leg

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Dundalk | 0–4  |  AEK Larnaca | 0–0 | 0–4
Željezničar | 2–5  |  Apollon Limassol | 1–2 | 1–3

###### Third qualifying round

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Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Europa League third qualifying round (Main Path)

Team 1  | Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score | Team 2  | 1st leg  | 2nd leg

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Sturm Graz | 0–7  |  AEK Larnaca | 0–2 | 0–5
Apollon Limassol | 4–1  |  Dynamo Brest | 4–0 | 0–1

###### Play-off round

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Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Europa League Play-off round (Main Path)

Team 1  | Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score | Team 2  | 1st leg  | 2nd leg

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Trenčín | 1–4  |  AEK Larnaca | 1–1 | 0–3
Basel | 3–3 (a)[C] |  Apollon Limassol | 3–2 | 0–1

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Order of legs reversed after original draw.

#### Group stage

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Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Europa League group stage

##### Group A

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1  |  Bayer Leverkusen | 6  | 4  | 1  | 1  | 16  | 9  | +7  | 13  | Advance to knockout phase |  | -- | 1–0 | 4–2 | 1–1
2  |  Zürich | 6  | 3  | 1  | 2  | 7  | 6  | +1  | 10  |  | 3–2 | -- | 1–2 | 1–0
3  |  AEK Larnaca | 6  | 1  | 2  | 3  | 6  | 12  | −6  | 5  |  |  | 1–5 | 0–1 | -- | 1–1
4  |  Ludogorets Razgrad | 6  | 0  | 4  | 2  | 5  | 7  | −2  | 4  |  | 2–3 | 1–1 | 0–0 | --

Source: UEFA
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers

##### Group H

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1  |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 6  | 6  | 0  | 0  | 17  | 5  | +12  | 18  | Advance to knockout phase |  | -- | 4–1 | 2–0 | 4–0
2  |  Lazio | 6  | 3  | 0  | 3  | 9  | 11  | −2  | 9  |  | 1–2 | -- | 2–1 | 2–1
3  |  Apollon Limassol | 6  | 2  | 1  | 3  | 10  | 10  | 0  | 7  |  |  | 2–3 | 2–0 | -- | 2–2
4  |  Marseille | 6  | 0  | 1  | 5  | 6  | 16  | −10  | 1  |  | 1–2 | 1–3 | 1–3 | --

Source: UEFA
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers

### UEFA Youth League

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Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Youth League

#### Domestic Champions Path

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Main article: 2018–19 UEFA Youth League Domestic Champions Path

##### First round

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Team 1  | Agg.Tooltip Aggregate score | Team 2  | 1st leg  | 2nd leg

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AEL Limassol | 1–4  |  PAOK | 1–2 | 0–2

## Men's football

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### Cypriot First Division

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Main article: 2018–19 Cypriot First Division

#### Regular season

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1  | APOEL | 22  | 15  | 4  | 3  | 45  | 20  | +25  | 49  | Qualification for the Championship round
2  | Apollon Limassol | 22  | 14  | 5  | 3  | 50  | 17  | +33  | 47
3  | AEL Limassol | 22  | 14  | 3  | 5  | 35  | 25  | +10  | 45
4  | AEK Larnaca | 22  | 11  | 6  | 5  | 37  | 16  | +21  | 39
5  | Omonia | 22  | 9  | 4  | 9  | 25  | 24  | +1  | 31[a]
6  | Nea Salamis Famagusta | 22  | 9  | 4  | 9  | 28  | 30  | −2  | 31[a]
7  | Anorthosis Famagusta[b] | 22  | 9  | 7  | 6  | 27  | 26  | +1  | 28  | Qualification for the Relegation round
8  | Pafos FC[c] | 22  | 7  | 6  | 9  | 24  | 36  | −12  | 21
9  | Doxa Katokopias | 22  | 5  | 5  | 12  | 28  | 39  | −11  | 20
10  | Enosis Neon Paralimni | 22  | 4  | 5  | 13  | 17  | 38  | −21  | 17[d]
11  | Alki Oroklini | 22  | 4  | 5  | 13  | 19  | 43  | −24  | 17[d]
12  | Ermis Aradippou | 22  | 2  | 4  | 16  | 19  | 40  | −21  | 10

Source: Cyprus Football Association, Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Play-off (only if deciding championship round, relegation round or relegation).[3]
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1. ^ a b Head to head record: Omonia 3–1 Nea Salamis, Nea Salamis 1–0 Omonia.
2. ^ Anorthosis were deducted six points for use of unregistered player on a game against Apollon on 2 February 2019.[1]
3. ^ Pafos FC were deducted six points for use of unregistered player on a game against AEK Larnaca on 2 January 2019.[2]
4. ^ a b Head to head record: Paralimni 2–0 Alki, Alki 1–2 Paralimni.

#### Play-offs

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1  | APOEL (C) | 32  | 21  | 7  | 4  | 66  | 25  | +41  | 70  | Qualification for the Champions League second qualifying round
2  | AEK Larnaca | 32  | 18  | 8  | 6  | 51  | 23  | +28  | 62  | Qualification for the Europa League first qualifying round
3  | Apollon Limassol | 32  | 17  | 7  | 8  | 64  | 32  | +32  | 58
4  | AEL Limassol | 32  | 17  | 4  | 11  | 49  | 47  | +2  | 55  | Qualification for the Europa League second qualifying round[a]
5  | Nea Salamis Famagusta | 32  | 12  | 8  | 12  | 41  | 47  | −6  | 44  |
6  | Omonia | 32  | 10  | 6  | 16  | 36  | 45  | −9  | 36

Updated to match(es) played on 20 May 2019. Source: CFA (in Greek)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Play-off (only if deciding champion or UEFA competitions).[4]
(C) Champions
Notes:

1. ^ AEL Limassol qualified for the Europa League second qualifying round by winning the 2018–19 Cypriot Cup.

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7  | Anorthosis Famagusta[a] | 32  | 12  | 11  | 9  | 42  | 41  | +1  | 41  |
8  | Pafos FC[b] | 32  | 12  | 8  | 12  | 39  | 50  | −11  | 38
9  | Doxa Katokopias | 32  | 9  | 8  | 15  | 47  | 50  | −3  | 35
10  | Enosis Neon Paralimni | 32  | 9  | 8  | 15  | 35  | 51  | −16  | 35
11  | Alki Oroklini (R) | 32  | 10  | 5  | 17  | 35  | 58  | −23  | 35  | Relegation to the Cypriot Second Division
12  | Ermis Aradippou (R) | 32  | 3  | 4  | 25  | 29  | 65  | −36  | 13

Source: CFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Play-off (only if deciding champion or UEFA competitions).[7]
(R) Relegated
Notes:

1. ^ Anorthosis were deducted six points for use of unregistered player on a game against Apollon on 2 February 2019.[5]
2. ^ Pafos FC were deducted six points for use of unregistered player on a game against AEK Larnaca on 2 January 2019.[6]

### Cypriot Second Division

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Main article: 2018–19 Cypriot Second Division

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1  | Ethnikos Achna | 27  | 18  | 8  | 1  | 58  | 20  | +38  | 62  | Promotion to Cypriot First Division
2  | Olympiakos Nicosia | 27  | 19  | 3  | 5  | 63  | 27  | +36  | 60
3  | Aris Limassol | 27  | 18  | 5  | 4  | 55  | 30  | +25  | 59  |
4  | Othellos Athienou | 27  | 13  | 8  | 6  | 59  | 28  | +31  | 47
5  | Anagennisi Deryneia | 27  | 12  | 5  | 10  | 38  | 28  | +10  | 41
6  | ASIL Lysi | 27  | 11  | 6  | 10  | 32  | 33  | −1  | 39
7  | Omonia Aradippou | 27  | 12  | 2  | 13  | 39  | 36  | +3  | 38
8  | Onisilos Sotira 2014 | 27  | 11  | 4  | 12  | 37  | 40  | −3  | 37[a]
9  | Karmiotissa | 27  | 11  | 4  | 12  | 42  | 53  | −11  | 37[a]
10  | Ayia Napa | 27  | 9  | 7  | 11  | 39  | 36  | +3  | 34
11  | AEZ Zakakiou | 27  | 9  | 6  | 12  | 36  | 47  | −11  | 33
12  | Akritas Chlorakas | 27  | 10  | 2  | 15  | 32  | 53  | −21  | 32
13  | MEAP Nisou | 27  | 7  | 6  | 14  | 38  | 48  | −10  | 27  | Relegation to the Cypriot Third Division
14  | THOI Lakatamia | 27  | 6  | 8  | 13  | 22  | 49  | −27  | 26
15  | PAEEK (R) | 27  | 5  | 7  | 15  | 33  | 55  | −22  | 22
16  | Digenis Oroklinis (R) | 27  | 3  | 5  | 19  | 25  | 65  | −40  | 14

Updated to match(es) played on 24 April 2019. Source: CFA (in Greek)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Play-off (only if deciding championship round, relegation round or relegation).[8]
(R) Relegated
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1. ^ a b Head to head record: Karmiotissa 2–1 Onisilos, Onisilos 3–1 Karmiotissa.

### Cypriot Third Division

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Main article: 2018–19 Cypriot Third Division

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1  | Digenis Akritas Morphou (C, P) | 30  | 19  | 5  | 6  | 62  | 26  | +36  | 62  | Promotion to the Cypriot Second Division
2  | Omonia Psevda (P) | 30  | 18  | 4  | 8  | 50  | 35  | +15  | 58
3  | Enosi Neon Ypsona-Digenis Ipsona (P) | 30  | 14  | 11  | 5  | 52  | 27  | +25  | 53
4  | P.O. Xylotymbou (P) | 30  | 14  | 10  | 6  | 39  | 25  | +14  | 52
5  | ENAD Polis Chrysochous | 30  | 14  | 5  | 11  | 45  | 35  | +10  | 47  |
6  | Ethnikos Assia | 30  | 12  | 7  | 11  | 44  | 44  | 0  | 43[a]
7  | Chalkanoras Idaliou | 30  | 12  | 7  | 11  | 52  | 50  | +2  | 43[a]
8  | Kouris Erimis | 30  | 11  | 9  | 10  | 39  | 39  | 0  | 42
9  | Ormideia FC | 30  | 11  | 8  | 11  | 44  | 39  | +5  | 41
10  | Achyronas Liopetriou | 30  | 9  | 13  | 8  | 42  | 42  | 0  | 40
11  | Elpida Astromeriti | 30  | 11  | 6  | 13  | 38  | 49  | −11  | 39
12  | Amathus Ayiou Tychona | 30  | 11  | 5  | 14  | 37  | 42  | −5  | 38[b]
13  | APEA Akrotiriou (R) | 30  | 10  | 8  | 12  | 43  | 50  | −7  | 38[b] | Relegation to the STOK Elite Division
14  | Olympias Lympion (R) | 30  | 9  | 6  | 15  | 43  | 53  | −10  | 33
15  | Ethnikos Latsion (R) | 30  | 7  | 4  | 19  | 30  | 52  | −22  | 25
16  | Peyia 2014 (R) | 30  | 1  | 6  | 23  | 25  | 77  | −52  | 9

Source: CFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Play-off (only if deciding championship round, relegation round or relegation).[9]
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
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1. ^ a b Head to head record: E. Assia 1–2 Chalkanoras, Chalkanoras 0–2 E. Assia.
2. ^ a b Head to head record: Amathus 2–1 APEA, APEA 2–2 Amathus.

### STOK Elite Division

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Main article: 2018–19 STOK Elite Division

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1  | Iraklis Gerolakkou (C, P) | 26  | 17  | 2  | 7  | 56  | 33  | +23  | 53  | Promotion to Cypriot Third Division
2  | Elia Lythrodonta (P) | 26  | 14  | 5  | 7  | 40  | 26  | +14  | 47
3  | APONA Anageias (P) | 26  | 14  | 4  | 8  | 48  | 20  | +28  | 46
4  | Kormakitis FC (P) | 26  | 12  | 7  | 7  | 31  | 23  | +8  | 43
5  | AEK Korakou | 26  | 12  | 6  | 8  | 36  | 28  | +8  | 42  |
6  | AEN Ayiou Georgiou Vrysoullon-Acheritou | 26  | 12  | 4  | 10  | 39  | 35  | +4  | 40[a]
7  | APEP FC | 26  | 11  | 7  | 8  | 41  | 29  | +12  | 40[a]
8  | ASPIS Pylas | 26  | 9  | 6  | 11  | 32  | 33  | −1  | 33[b]
9  | Orfeas Nicosia | 26  | 7  | 12  | 7  | 37  | 36  | +1  | 33[b]
10  | Finikas Ayias Marinas Chrysochous | 26  | 9  | 6  | 11  | 32  | 37  | −5  | 33[b]
11  | Doxa Paliometochou | 26  | 10  | 3  | 13  | 27  | 43  | −16  | 33[b]
12  | Atlas Aglandjias | 26  | 11  | 2  | 13  | 36  | 38  | −2  | 35
13  | Rotsidis Mammari (R) | 26  | 8  | 8  | 10  | 41  | 38  | +3  | 32  | Relegation to the regional leagues
14  | Livadiakos/Salamina Livadion[c] (R) | 26  | 0  | 0  | 26  | 0  | 78  | −78  | 0

Source: CFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head points; 3) Head-to-head goal difference; 4) Head-to-head goals scored; 5) Head-to-head away goals scored (only if two teams); 6) Goal difference; 7) Goals scored; 8) Play-off (only if deciding championship round, relegation round or relegation).
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:

1. ^ a b Head to head record: AEN Vrysoullon 4–1 APEP, APEP 0–0 AEN Vrysoullon.
2. ^ a b c d Head to head record: ASPIS: 10 points, Orfeas: 7 points, Finikas: 7 points, Doxa: 5 points.
3. ^ On 11 September 2018, Livadiakos/Salamina Livadion informed Cyprus Football Association (CFA) that they are unable to participate in the league.[10]

## References

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1. ^ "Η απόφαση του Αθλητικού Δικαστή για την ένσταση του Απόλλωνα". Cyprus Football Association. 2 February 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
2. ^ "Η απόφαση του Αθλητικού Δικαστή για την ένσταση της ΑΕΚ Λάρνακας (πλήρες σκεπτικό)". Cyprus Football Association. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
3. ^ "1. Division 2018/2019 - Season rules". Scoresway. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
4. ^ "1. Division 2018/2019 - Season rules". Scoresway. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
5. ^ "Η απόφαση του Αθλητικού Δικαστή για την ένσταση του Απόλλωνα". Cyprus Football Association. 2 February 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
6. ^ "Η απόφαση του Αθλητικού Δικαστή για την ένσταση της ΑΕΚ Λάρνακας (πλήρες σκεπτικό)". Cyprus Football Association. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
7. ^ "1. Division 2018/2019 - Season rules". Scoresway. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
8. ^ "2. Division 2018/2019 - Season rules". Scoresway. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
9. ^ "1. Division 2018/2019 - Rules". Scoresway. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
10. ^ "Αποχώρησε λίγο πριν την έναρξη! (πρωτάθλημα ΣΤΟΚ)". sport-fm.com.cy. sport-fm.com.cy. 11 September 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2019.

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Football in Cyprus

League system|

* First Division
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* STOK Elite Division
* Women's First Division

Cup competitions|

* Cypriot Cup
* Super Cup
* Lower Divisions' Cup
* Women's Cup
* Women's Super Cup

Defunct competitions|

* Fourth Division

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Rivalries|

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Domestic leagues|

* First Division
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Domestic cups|

* Cypriot Cup
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European competitions|

* Champions League
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Transfers|

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Club seasons

First Division|

* AEK Larnaca
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* Alki Oroklini
* Anorthosis
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* Aris
* Doxa
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