The 1985–86

Toto Cup The Israel Toto Cup (, ''Gvia Ha'Toto'') is an association football tournament that features clubs in the two highest divisions in Israel: the Israeli Premier League Ligat ha'Al, Ligat Ha'Al; and the Israeli 2nd division Liga Leumit. Both of the ...

Leumit was the second season of the third most important

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tournament in

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since its introduction. It was held in two stages. First, the 16

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teams were divided into four groups. The group winners advanced to the semi-finals, which, as was the final, were held as one-legged matches. The first stage of the competition was played between 5 October 1985 and 9 November 1985, while the

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was competing in the

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. The competition was won by

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, who had beaten

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2–1 in the final.

Group stage

The matches were played from 5 October to 9 November 1985.

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Elimination rounds

Semifinals

Final

External links

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