The 2004–05

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 ...

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tournament in

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since its introduction. This was the first edition to be played with clubs of the

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, after 5 seasons of joint competition with

and

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4–2 on penalties after 3–3 in the final.

Format

The 12

clubs were split into three groups, each with 4 clubs. The two top clubs in each group, along with the two best third-placed clubs, advanced to the semi-finals.

Group stage

The matches were played from 6 August to 15 December 2004.

Group A

Group B

Group C

Elimination rounds

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

References

External links

Israel Toto Cup 2004/05
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