The 1998–99 Cypriot Cup was the annual knockout football competition organized by the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) for the 1998–99 season. It constituted the 57th edition of the Cypriot Cup and featured clubs from the Cypriot First Division, Second Division, and, in some cases, lower‑tier teams.
General structure
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| First round | Single‑leg ties (or two‑legged depending on the draw) involving lower‑division clubs; winners advanced to the second round. |
| Second round | First‑division clubs entered the competition; ties were typically contested over two legs (home and away). |
| Quarter‑finals | Eight teams competed in two‑legged ties. |
| Semi‑finals | Four teams competed in two‑legged ties. |
| Final | A single match held at a neutral venue, usually the GSP Stadium in Nicosia or the Makario Stadium in Limassol. The winner earned a place in the following season’s UEFA Cup (now the UEFA Europa League). |
Key points
- The competition began in the autumn of 1998 and concluded in the spring of 1999.
- Participation was open to all clubs affiliated with the CFA that met the entry criteria for that season.
- The format followed the traditional knockout system, with aggregate scores used to determine the winner in two‑legged ties.
- The final match determined the cup champion and the associated European qualification spot.
Result details
Specific information regarding the exact dates of each round, the final venue, the finalist teams, the final score, and the cup winner for the 1998–99 edition is not available in the consulted encyclopedic sources. Consequently, precise match results and statistical data for this season remain undocumented in widely recognized reference works.
Contextual significance
- The Cypriot Cup is the second most prestigious domestic football competition in Cyprus after the Cypriot First Division league championship.
- Winning the cup provides clubs with both a trophy and the opportunity to compete in European competition, enhancing the club’s international profile.
Note: Detailed match data and the identity of the champion for the 1998–99 Cypriot Cup are not confirmed by reliable encyclopedic references; further verification from official CFA archives or contemporary newspaper reports would be required for comprehensive coverage.
