The 2004–05 season of

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was a very close-run battle. Separating fourth placed

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, who enter the

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and 18th placed

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, were just 13 points.

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were long time leaders and had won the league back in April 2005. On the last day, 4 teams could have got the 4th place guaranteeing a place in the

and any 2 from 6 teams could have been relegated before the final games.

Final standings

Results

Top goalscorers

Player of the month

References

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