Anorthosis crowned kings of Cyprus
Sunday, May 8, 2005
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Anorthosis Famagusta FC won their 12th Cypriot league title on Sunday with a 2-0 victory at Nea Salamis FC.
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By John Leonidou
Anorthosis Famagusta FC secured their 12th Cypriot league title on Sunday with a 2-0 victory at Nea Salamis FC.
Unassailable lead
The Anorthosis triumph was confirmed as defending champions APOEL FC could only draw 0-0 at Apollon Limassol FC, leaving Timur Ketsbaia's team four points above APOEL with one round of matches remaining.
Ketsbaia class
Anorthosis were virtually written off at the start of the season because of financial problems, but in player-manager and 16-goal leading scorer Ketsbaia they have found their inspiration.
'Celebrating as champions'
"We have been the best team and we have won the title fairly," said the 37-year-old former Georgian international. "We have endured some hardships throughout this campaign but we have overcome them and as a result we are celebrating as champions. It still hasn't sunk in exactly what we've achieved."
