2004–05 Libyan Premier League
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The 2004–05 Libyan Premier League was the 37th edition of the Libyan Premier League, the top tier of Libyan football organised by the Libyan Football Federation. The season started on September 10, 2004,[1] culminating on July 12, 2005.[2] Al Ittihad secured their 11th league title, with newly promoted Urouba finishing as runners-up and champions Al Olomby only managing to finish 3rd.
Competition[]
The season contained 14 sides, who each played each other twice. However, after Nasr and Ahly Tripoli's expulsion from the league on May 9, 2005, all matches that were played against these two clubs were cancelled.
Teams[]
Club | City | Stadium |
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Al Ahly Tripoli | Tripoli, Libya | 11 June Stadium |
Al Akhdar | Bayda, Libya | Al Bayda Stadium |
Al Hilal | Benghazi, Libya | 28 March Stadium |
Al Ittihad | Tripoli, Libya | 11 June Stadium |
Al Madina | Tripoli, Libya | 11 June Stadium |
Al Mustaqbal | Tripoli, Libya | The Industrial River Stadium |
Al Nasr | Benghazi, Libya | 28 March Stadium |
Al Olympic | Zawiya, Libya | Al-Olympic Stadium |
Al Shat | Tripoli, Libya | The Industrial River Stadium |
Al Sweahly | Misrata, Libya | 9 July Stadium |
Al Tahaddy | Benghazi, Libya | 28 March Stadium |
Al Urouba | Ajaylat, Libya | GMR Stadium |
Rafik Sorman | Sorman, Libya | Rafik Sorman Stadium |
Wefaq Sabratha | Sabratha, Libya | Ajaylat Stadium |
League table[]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Ittihad (C) | 22 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 41 | 13 | +28 | 51 | 2006 CAF Champions League |
2 | Urouba | 22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 39 | 21 | +18 | 43 | |
3 | Olomby | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 15 | +10 | 42 | |
4 | Akhdar (Q) | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 16 | +7 | 34 | 2006 CAF Confederation Cup |
5 | Hilal | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 29 | 32 | −3 | 31 | |
6 | Madina | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 26 | |
7 | Wefaq Sabrata | 22 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 18 | 24 | −6 | 26 | |
8 | Shat | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 32 | −13 | 26 | |
9 | Mustaqbal | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 30 | 32 | −2 | 23 | |
10 | Rafik Sorman (O) | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 25 | −5 | 23 | Qualification for Playoff |
11 | Sweahly (R) | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 34 | −13 | 18 | Relegation to |
12 | Tahaddy (R) | 22 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 36 | −21 | 14 | |
13 | Nasr (R) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0[a] | |
14 | Ahly Tripoli (R) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0[a] |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champion; (O) Play-off winner; (Q) Qualified to the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Relegation play-offs[]
The Promotion/Relegation Play-off took place between the 10th placed team Rafik Sorman and the 3rd placed team in the 2004-05 Libyan Second Division Playoffs, Al Wahda. A one-off match took place at the 9 July Stadium. The winner, Rafeeq, retained their top flight place for the next season, and Al Wahda remained in the Libyan Second Division for the 2005-06 season.
Rafik Sorman | 2 – 0 | Al Wahda |
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Report (in Arabic) |
References[]
- ^ al Abaar, Ali (2004-09-09). "Tough matches in opening week of fixtures" (in Arabic). kooora.com. Retrieved 2009-04-25.
- ^ al Abaar, Ali (2005-07-13). "Sheikh Sedao finishes top scorer as Ittihad easily wrap up title" (in Arabic). kooora.com. Retrieved 2009-04-25.
- Libyan Premier League seasons
- 2004–05 in African association football leagues
- 2004–05 in Libyan football