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since it replaced the

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. Taipower FC finished at the top of the table, but were defeated 1-1 on away goals in a playoff by Tatung FC, the second ranked team, for the title. With that result, Tatung FC earned an automatic berth in the

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group stage, while Taipower FC qualified for the playoff round. However, neither side chose to enter the tournament, so 3rd place playoff winners Hang Yuen were granted the AFC Cup berth.

Teams

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(represented by Fu Jen Catholic University) *

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* National Sports Training Center * Hasus TSU * Royal Blues FC * Taipower FC * Tatung FC *

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Table

Playoff round

3rd Place Playoff

Summary Matches ''Hang Yuen'' ''won 5–2 on aggregate''

Final

The two top placed teams in the division compete in a play-off to determine the league champions. The winners qualify for the AFC Cup Group stage, while the losers will play in the AFC Cup Qualification play-off preliminary round 2. Summary Matches ''1-1 on aggregate, Tatung FC won on away goals.''

Top scorers

References

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