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in Turkey.

Overview

Trabzonspor won their second 1.Lig (First Division) title in 1976–77.

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, forward for Trabzonspor, finished top scorer with 18 goals.Ligin Gol Kralları
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were relegated to the 2.Lig (Second Division), while Ankaragücü and

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gained promotion to the 1.Lig.Sivritepe, Erdin�
1976-77 1.Lig
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in the final of the Turkish Cup.Pekin, Ce
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(Super Cup), again defeating Beşiktaş.Pekin, Ce
Year 12 - 1977 - Trabzonspor
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. Having beaten Íþróttabandalag Akraness in the first round, Trabzonspor faced Liverpool in the second round. The club won the first leg 1 – 0 at home, but lost the second leg 0 – 3 in Liverpool. Fenerbahçe and Adanaspor were both knocked out in the first round of the

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. Galatasaray reached the second round of the

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before crashing out against

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.European Competitions 1976-77
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Awards

*Gol Kralı ''(Goal King)'' **

( Trabzonspor) – 18 goals

Honours

European qualification

Final league table

Notes *Tiebreakers are the average of goals scored to goals allowed.

Türkiye Kupası final

First leg Second leg

National team

The Turkey national football team competed in eight matches during the 1976–77 season. The team finished with a record of three wins, three draws, and two losses. Cemil Turan scored five goals in eight caps.Verani, Walte
1976-77
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References

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