Lebanese Second Division 2006-07
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The 2006-07 Lebanese Second Division was the 73nd season of the Second Division league which featured 14 Clubs. 2 of these teams were eligible for promotion to the top league of Lebanese football, the Lebanese Premier League
while 2 of the 14 teams had to face relegation to the Lebanese Third Division
for the 2006-07 Season.
, from 12 team to 14 teams in the competition. However, 2 of the teams competing (Racing Jounieh FC & Al-Tadamon Nabatieh) decided to withdraw from the 2006-07 Season. The Lebanese Football Federation reacted swiftly by relegating both teams to the Lebanese Third Division
automatically leading to both 2 relegation places being full even before the league had started.
At the end of the season, it was a clear victory in Group 1 with Shabbab Al-Ghazieh finishing 1st by 12 Points ahead of Al-Irshad however they didn't get promotion to the Premier League. Group 2 was more of a tight-contest with the top being separated by just 3 Points. However, it was the late charge of Racing Beirut in the 2nd half of the season which sent them to the top of Group B and receiving a guaranteed promotion back to the Premier League
after being relegated the in the previous Premier League Season
.
As for the Group A Champions, Shabbab Al-Ghazieh, despite winning the Group and remaining undefeated, they were not promoted to the Premier League. This was due to ground issues. Instead, Al Irshard received the 2nd promotion place to the Premier League
for the 2007-08 Premier League Season
.
¶: Originally deducted 12 points for not participating the Cup and then later withdrew from the competition all together just before the start of competition. They were automatically relegated by the Lebanese Football Federation once they withdrew from the league.
†:Homenmen Beirut 3 points deducted as required by FIFA
because of failure to pay Armenian player Ghakik Simoyan.
‡: Originally deducted 12 points for not participating the Cup and then later withdrew from the competition all together just before the start of competition. They were automatically relegated by the Lebanese Football Federation once they withdrew from the league.
Promotion to Premier League for 2007-08
Lebanese Premier League
Lebanese Premier League is the top division of the Federation Libanaise de Football Association football league competitions. It was founded in 1900 and began in 1934 and their confederation is the AFC...
while 2 of the 14 teams had to face relegation to the Lebanese Third Division
Lebanese Third Division
The Lebanese Third Division is the third division of Lebanese football. It is controlled by the Federation Libanaise de Football Association. The champions qualify to the Lebanese Second Division and replace the relegated teams.-Teams:...
for the 2006-07 Season.
Overview
This season saw an increase of teams in the from last seasonLebanese Second Division 2005-06
The 2005-06 Lebanese Second Division was the 72nd season of the Second Division league which featured 12 Clubs. 3 of these teams were eligible for promotion to the top league of Lebanese football, the Lebanese Premier League while 1 of the 12 teams had to face relegation to the Lebanese Third...
, from 12 team to 14 teams in the competition. However, 2 of the teams competing (Racing Jounieh FC & Al-Tadamon Nabatieh) decided to withdraw from the 2006-07 Season. The Lebanese Football Federation reacted swiftly by relegating both teams to the Lebanese Third Division
Lebanese Third Division
The Lebanese Third Division is the third division of Lebanese football. It is controlled by the Federation Libanaise de Football Association. The champions qualify to the Lebanese Second Division and replace the relegated teams.-Teams:...
automatically leading to both 2 relegation places being full even before the league had started.
At the end of the season, it was a clear victory in Group 1 with Shabbab Al-Ghazieh finishing 1st by 12 Points ahead of Al-Irshad however they didn't get promotion to the Premier League. Group 2 was more of a tight-contest with the top being separated by just 3 Points. However, it was the late charge of Racing Beirut in the 2nd half of the season which sent them to the top of Group B and receiving a guaranteed promotion back to the Premier League
Lebanese Premier League
Lebanese Premier League is the top division of the Federation Libanaise de Football Association football league competitions. It was founded in 1900 and began in 1934 and their confederation is the AFC...
after being relegated the in the previous Premier League Season
Lebanese Premier League 2005-06
The 2005–06 Season of the Lebanese Premier League was the 58th season of Top-Flight League association football in Lebanon. This season featured ten clubs once more from across the nation...
.
As for the Group A Champions, Shabbab Al-Ghazieh, despite winning the Group and remaining undefeated, they were not promoted to the Premier League. This was due to ground issues. Instead, Al Irshard received the 2nd promotion place to the Premier League
Lebanese Premier League
Lebanese Premier League is the top division of the Federation Libanaise de Football Association football league competitions. It was founded in 1900 and began in 1934 and their confederation is the AFC...
for the 2007-08 Premier League Season
Lebanese Premier League 2007-08
The Lebanese Premier League 2007/08 season is the 60th season in the Lebanese Premier League. The Championship was decided on the final matchday, when Al-Ansar and Nejmeh tied each other 1–1 while Al Ahed defeated Tadamon Sour 2–1 to win its first championship title...
.
Group A
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | F/A | Pts | Promotion/Relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shabbab Al-Ghazieh | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 21 | |
| 2 | Al-Irshad | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 9 | Promotion to Lebanese Premier League Lebanese Premier League 2007-08 The Lebanese Premier League 2007/08 season is the 60th season in the Lebanese Premier League. The Championship was decided on the final matchday, when Al-Ansar and Nejmeh tied each other 1–1 while Al Ahed defeated Tadamon Sour 2–1 to win its first championship title... |
| 3 | Al-Islah | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 9 | |
| 4 | Al-Ahli Nabatieh | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 9 | |
| 5 | Riyadi Al-Abbasieh | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 18 | -9 | 7 | |
| 6 | Al-Bourj FC Al-Bourj FC Al-Bourj Football Club Beirut , or simply Al-Bourj, is a Lebanese football club its based in Beirut. The club competes in the Lebanese Second Division.-Current squad:-Notable former players:... |
7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 3 | |
| 7 | Al-Tadamon Nabatieh | Withdrew¶ |  Relegated to Lebanese Third Division |
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¶: Originally deducted 12 points for not participating the Cup and then later withdrew from the competition all together just before the start of competition. They were automatically relegated by the Lebanese Football Federation once they withdrew from the league.
Group B
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | F/A | Pts | Promotion/Relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Racing Beirut Racing Beirut Racing Beirut is a Lebanese football team playing at the top level. It is based in Beirut. Their home stadium is Fouad Shehab Stadium. It is primarily supported by the Christian community.-Current squad:*Wissam King:... |
7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 13 | Promotion to Lebanese Premier League Lebanese Premier League 2007-08 The Lebanese Premier League 2007/08 season is the 60th season in the Lebanese Premier League. The Championship was decided on the final matchday, when Al-Ansar and Nejmeh tied each other 1–1 while Al Ahed defeated Tadamon Sour 2–1 to win its first championship title... |
| 2 | Mahabba Tripoli Tripoli, Lebanon Tripoli is the largest city in northern Lebanon and the second-largest city in Lebanon. Situated 85 km north of the capital Beirut, Tripoli is the capital of the North Governorate and the Tripoli District. Geographically located on the east of the Mediterranean, the city's history dates back... |
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 11 | |
| 3 | Al-Mawadda Tripoli Tripoli, Lebanon Tripoli is the largest city in northern Lebanon and the second-largest city in Lebanon. Situated 85 km north of the capital Beirut, Tripoli is the capital of the North Governorate and the Tripoli District. Geographically located on the east of the Mediterranean, the city's history dates back... |
7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 10 | |
| 4 | Homenetmen Beirut | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 8 | |
| 5 | Homenmen Beirut | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 5† | |
| 6 | Al Akha'a Ahli Aley | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 13 | -7 | 4 | |
| 7 | Racing Jounieh FC Racing Jounieh FC Racing Jounieh FC is a Lebanese football club based in Jounieh which competes in the Lebanese Second Division.-Current squad:- Trainers :-Administration:President: Mr. Tony Fahed... |
Withdrew‡ | Relegated to Lebanese Third Division |
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†:Homenmen Beirut 3 points deducted as required by FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
because of failure to pay Armenian player Ghakik Simoyan.
‡: Originally deducted 12 points for not participating the Cup and then later withdrew from the competition all together just before the start of competition. They were automatically relegated by the Lebanese Football Federation once they withdrew from the league.
Promotion to Premier League for 2007-08Lebanese Premier League 2007-08The Lebanese Premier League 2007/08 season is the 60th season in the Lebanese Premier League. The Championship was decided on the final matchday, when Al-Ansar and Nejmeh tied each other 1–1 while Al Ahed defeated Tadamon Sour 2–1 to win its first championship title...
- Racing BeirutRacing BeirutRacing Beirut is a Lebanese football team playing at the top level. It is based in Beirut. Their home stadium is Fouad Shehab Stadium. It is primarily supported by the Christian community.-Current squad:*Wissam King:...
- Al Irshad
Relegation to Second Division for 2007/08
- Al RayyanAl Rayyan (Liban)Al Rayyan is a Lebanese football club which plays in the second-division in Lebanon. It was relegated in 2007 from the Lebanese Premier League by reaching 11th place with only 22 points in 22 games. It survived the 05/06 season by reaching 9th. In 04/05, it got 8th place.-Current squad:-Notable...
- Salam ZghartaSalam ZghartaSalam Zgharta is a Lebanese football club based in Zgharta which competes in the Lebanese Premier League. The clubs fan-base comes from the town of Zgharta and the region of North Lebanon. The clubs traditional kit coulour is dark red. Since its foundation, Al Salam sports club has aimed to...
Relegation to Third Division for 2007-08 Season
- Racing Jounieh FC
- Al-Tadamon Nabatieh