Results
Semi-finals
| Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox Club Jerusalem | 1–0 | Dajani Sports Club |
| Islamic Sport Club Jaffa | 3–2 | Shabab al-Arab Haifa |
Source: [5]
| Season | 1944–45 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Islamic Club Sport Jaffa |
1946 → | |
The 1945 Palestine Premier League was the first edition of the first tier in the Arab Palestinian football league system (organised by the APSF). The league champions and winners of the trophy, named Arab Bank Shield, was Islamic Sport Club Jaffa. [1] [2] [3]
Clubs affiliated to the APSF split into six regional leagues. The champion of each of the six regions advanced to the Palestine championship. [4]
| Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox Club Jerusalem | 1–0 | Dajani Sports Club |
| Islamic Sport Club Jaffa | 3–2 | Shabab al-Arab Haifa |
Source: [5]
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