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{{National football team |
 
  Name              = Cyprus |
 
  Badge              = Cyprus_FA.gif |
 
  Nickname          = - |
 
  Association        = [[Cyprus Football Association]] |
 
  Coach              = [[Angelos Anastasiadis]] ([[2004]]-) |
 
  Most caps          = [[Pambos Pittas]] (82) |
 
  Top scorer        = [[Michalis Konstantinou]] (19) |
 
 
 
 
  First game        = Cyprus 1 - 1 [[Israel national football team|Israel]]<br/>([[Nicosia]], [[Cyprus]]; [[November 13]], [[1960]]) |
 
  Largest win        = Cyprus 5 - 0 [[Andorra national football team|Andorra]]<br/>([[Limassol]], [[Cyprus]]; [[November 15]], [[2000]]) |
 
  Largest loss      = [[Germany national football team|West Germany]] 12 - 0 Cyprus<br/>([[Essen, Germany|Essen]], [[Germany]]; [[May 21]], [[1969]]) |
 
  World cup apps    = none |
 
  World cup first    = - |
 
  World cup best    = - |
 
  Regional name      = [[European Football Championship|European Championship]] |
 
  Regional cup apps  = none |
 
  Regional cup first = - |
 
  Regional cup best  = -
 
}}
 
 
The '''Cyprus national football team''' is the national team of [[Cyprus]] and is controlled by the [[Cyprus Football Association]]. It is one of the weakest members of [[UEFA]], having never made the finals of any major international tournament.  
 
The '''Cyprus national football team''' is the national team of [[Cyprus]] and is controlled by the [[Cyprus Football Association]]. It is one of the weakest members of [[UEFA]], having never made the finals of any major international tournament.  
  
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
The Cyprus national team lost their first international friendly, 3-0 against [[Israel national football team|Israel]] in [[Tel Aviv]] on [[July 23|23 July]] [[1949]], a year after becoming a member of the world governing body [[FIFA]]. In November [[1960]], following independence from British rule, Cyprus took part in their first official game, a 1-1 draw against Israel in the first leg of a qualifying tie for the [[Football World Cup 1962 (qualification)|1962 FIFA World Cup]]. The return leg ended in a 6-1 defeat.  
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The Cyprus national team lost their first international friendly, 3-0 against Israel in Tel Aviv on [[July 23]], [[1949]], a year after becoming a member of the world governing body FIFA. In November [[1960]], following independence from British rule, Cyprus took part in their first official game, a 1-1 draw against Israel in the first leg of a qualifying tie for the 1962 FIFA World Cup. The return leg ended in a 6-1 defeat.  
  
UEFA membership followed in [[1962]], and the next year was even more momentous as Cyprus won their first international - beating [[Greece national football team|Greece]] 3-1 on [[November 27|27 November]].
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UEFA membership followed in [[1962]], and the next year was even more momentous as Cyprus won their first international - beating [[National Football Team|Greece]] 3-1 on [[November 27]].
  
In [[1974]], the national team enjoyed one of their most famous victories when a team of part-timers beat a [[Northern Ireland national football team|Northern Ireland]] side featuring legendary goalkeeper [[Pat Jennings]] and [[1968]] [[European Footballer of the Year]] [[George Best]], 1-0 in Nicosia. Despite other similar triumphs on home soil, Cyprus had to wait until [[1992]] to record a first away win - 2-0 in the [[Faroe Islands]].  
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In [[1974]], the national team enjoyed one of their most famous victories when a team of part-timers beat a Northern Ireland side featuring legendary goalkeeper Pat Jennings and [[1968]] European Footballer of the Year, George Best, 1-0 in [[Nicosia]]. Despite other similar triumphs on home soil, Cyprus had to wait until [[1992]] to record a first away win - 2-0 in the Faroe Islands.  
  
Results in qualifying tournaments have also improved considerably in recent times. Cyprus drew 1-1 with holders [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]] and claimed seven points in their qualification campaign for [[1996 European Football Championship]]. Four years later, they missed out on a place at [[2000 European Football Championship]] by a solitary point after victories against [[Spain national football team|Spain]] and Israel, 3-2.
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Results in qualifying tournaments have also improved considerably in recent times. Cyprus drew 1-1 with holders Denmark and claimed seven points in their qualification campaign for 1996 European Football Championship. Four years later, they missed out on a place at 2000 European Football Championship by a solitary point after victories against Spain and Israel, 3-2.
The Spain's defeat signalled the end of [[Javier Clemente]]'s time as Spanish coach and made the world do a double-take.
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The Spain's defeat signalled the end of Javier Clemente's time as Spanish coach and made the world do a double-take. On [[October 7]], [[2006]], Cyprus also recorded an astonishing 5-2 triumph over the favoured Republic of Ireland in a Euro 2008 qualifier.
  
 
==Home Stadium==
 
==Home Stadium==
  
Cyprus plays their home matches at New GSP Stadium, in Nicosia.
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Cyprus currently play their home matches at [[New GSP Stadium]], in Nicosia.
The Cyprus team played its home matches at different venues all around the country; Until 1974, Cyprus used for home venue, the Old GSP Stadium in Nicosia, while sometimes the stadiums in [[Famagusta]] were used rarely. Since then played their home matches on different venues, while in [[1990s]], more usually was used the stadium in [[Limassol]]. That changed in [[1999]], with the creation of the New GSP Stadium in Nicosia. For[[Football World Cup 2006 (qualification UEFA)|World Cup 2006 qualifications]], Cyprus used only the GSP Stadium, because it is the only stadium in Cyprus which satisfies the UEFA criteria. Sometimes plays in other towns of Cyprus but only for friendlies.
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In the past, the team played its home matches at various venues all around the island, mostly, until [[1974]], the Old GSP Stadium in Nicosia. Since then, various stadia were used with the stadium in [[Limassol]] being the prime choice during the [[1990s]]. That changed in [[1999]], with the creation of the [[New GSP Stadium]] in Nicosia. For World Cup 2006 qualifiers, Cyprus used only the GSP Stadium, because it is the only stadium in Cyprus which satisfies the UEFA criteria. Other stadia are sometimes used for friendlies.
  
 
==World Cup record==
 
==World Cup record==
*[[Football World Cup 1930|1930]] to [[Football World Cup 1954|1954]] - ''Did not enter''
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*[[1930]] to [[1954]] - ''Did not enter''
*[[Football World Cup 1958|1958]] - ''Withdrew''
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*[[1958]] - ''Withdrew''
*[[Football World Cup 1962|1962]] to [[Football World Cup 2006|2006]] - ''Did not qualify''
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*[[1962]] to [[2018]] - ''Did not qualify''
  
 
==European Championship record==
 
==European Championship record==
*[[1960 European Football Championship|1960]] - ''Did not enter''
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*[[1960]] - ''Did not enter''
*[[1964 European Football Championship|1964]] - ''Did not enter''
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*[[1964]] - ''Did not enter''
*[[1968 European Football Championship|1968]] to [[2004 European Football Championship|2004]] - ''Did not qualify''
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*[[1968]] to [[2020]] - ''Did not qualify''
  
 
==Managers==
 
==Managers==
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*1960-[[1967]] Argyrios Gavalas
 
*1960-[[1967]] Argyrios Gavalas
 
*1968-[[1969]] Pambos Avraamidis
 
*1968-[[1969]] Pambos Avraamidis
*[[1970]]-[[1971]] Rey Wood
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*[[1970]]-[[1971]] Ray Wood
 
*[[1972]] Sima Milovanov
 
*[[1972]] Sima Milovanov
 
*1972-1974 Pambos Avraamidis
 
*1972-1974 Pambos Avraamidis
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*[[1975]] Pambos Avraamidis
 
*[[1975]] Pambos Avraamidis
 
*1976      Kostas Talianos
 
*1976      Kostas Talianos
*[[1976]]-[[1977]] Panikos Krystalis
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*[[1976]]-[[1977]] [[Panikos Krystallis]]
 
*1977      Andreas Lazaridis
 
*1977      Andreas Lazaridis
 
*[[1978]]-[[1982]] Kostas Talianos
 
*[[1978]]-[[1982]] Kostas Talianos
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*1984-[[1987]] Panikos Iakovou
 
*1984-[[1987]] Panikos Iakovou
 
*1987      Takis Charalambous
 
*1987      Takis Charalambous
*[[1988]]-[[1991]] Panikos Ioakovou
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*[[1988]]-[[1991]] Panikos Iakovou
 
*1991-[[1996]] Andreas Michailidis
 
*1991-[[1996]] Andreas Michailidis
*1997      Stavros Papadopoulos
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*1997      [[Stavros Papadopoulos]]
 
*[[1997]]-1999 Panikos Georgiou
 
*[[1997]]-1999 Panikos Georgiou
*1999-[[2001]] Stavros Papadopoulos
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*1999-[[2001]] [[Stavros Papadopoulos]]
 
*2001      Takis Charalambous
 
*2001      Takis Charalambous
 
*2001-2004    Moca Vukotic
 
*2001-2004    Moca Vukotic
*2004-         Aggelos Anastasiadis
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*2004-2011  [[Angelos Anastasiadis]]
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*2011-present [[Nikos Nioblias]]
  
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==See also==
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*[[Cyprus - List of All-Time Scorers]]
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*[[Cyprus - List of most capped Players]]
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
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*[http://rsssf.com/miscellaneous/cyp-recintlp.html RSSSF archive of most capped players and highest goalscorers]
 
*[http://rsssf.com/miscellaneous/cyp-recintlp.html RSSSF archive of most capped players and highest goalscorers]
 
*[http://rsssf.com/miscellaneous/cyp-coach.html RSSSF archive of coaches 1929-]
 
*[http://rsssf.com/miscellaneous/cyp-coach.html RSSSF archive of coaches 1929-]
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[[Category:Football in Cyprus]]

Latest revision as of 21:18, December 28, 2019

The Cyprus national football team is the national team of Cyprus and is controlled by the Cyprus Football Association. It is one of the weakest members of UEFA, having never made the finals of any major international tournament.


History

The Cyprus national team lost their first international friendly, 3-0 against Israel in Tel Aviv on July 23, 1949, a year after becoming a member of the world governing body FIFA. In November 1960, following independence from British rule, Cyprus took part in their first official game, a 1-1 draw against Israel in the first leg of a qualifying tie for the 1962 FIFA World Cup. The return leg ended in a 6-1 defeat.

UEFA membership followed in 1962, and the next year was even more momentous as Cyprus won their first international - beating Greece 3-1 on November 27.

In 1974, the national team enjoyed one of their most famous victories when a team of part-timers beat a Northern Ireland side featuring legendary goalkeeper Pat Jennings and 1968 European Footballer of the Year, George Best, 1-0 in Nicosia. Despite other similar triumphs on home soil, Cyprus had to wait until 1992 to record a first away win - 2-0 in the Faroe Islands.

Results in qualifying tournaments have also improved considerably in recent times. Cyprus drew 1-1 with holders Denmark and claimed seven points in their qualification campaign for 1996 European Football Championship. Four years later, they missed out on a place at 2000 European Football Championship by a solitary point after victories against Spain and Israel, 3-2. The Spain's defeat signalled the end of Javier Clemente's time as Spanish coach and made the world do a double-take. On October 7, 2006, Cyprus also recorded an astonishing 5-2 triumph over the favoured Republic of Ireland in a Euro 2008 qualifier.

Home Stadium

Cyprus currently play their home matches at New GSP Stadium, in Nicosia. In the past, the team played its home matches at various venues all around the island, mostly, until 1974, the Old GSP Stadium in Nicosia. Since then, various stadia were used with the stadium in Limassol being the prime choice during the 1990s. That changed in 1999, with the creation of the New GSP Stadium in Nicosia. For World Cup 2006 qualifiers, Cyprus used only the GSP Stadium, because it is the only stadium in Cyprus which satisfies the UEFA criteria. Other stadia are sometimes used for friendlies.

World Cup record

European Championship record

Managers

See also

External links