2013–14 Indian Federation Cup
Country | India |
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Teams | 16 |
Champions | Churchill Brothers |
Runners-up | Sporting Goa |
Matches played | 29 |
Goals scored | 79 (2.72 per match) |
← 2012 2014–15 → |
The 2013–14 Indian Federation Cup was the 35th edition of the Federation Cup, the main domestic cup competition in Indian football. A total of 16 teams played in this edition of the tournament in which they all entered in the group stage consisting of four groups of four teams each.[1]
The defending champions were East Bengal, who beat Dempo 3–2 in the 2012 final.[2]
The final was played on 25 January 2014 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, Kerala between Churchill Brothers and Sporting Goa, with Churchill Brothers winning 3–1.
Teams[]
This edition of the Federation Cup saw 16 teams taking part in the tournament, 13 of which came from the ongoing I-League with the other three coming from the I-League 2nd Division.[1] Originally, the three 2nd Division teams to take part in the tournament were to be Bhawanipore, Langsning, and United Sikkim, however, Langning withdrew.[1] As a replacement, Eagles were allowed to enter the tournament for fulfilling the AFC Criteria and also to add a local team from Kerala into the tournament.[1]
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From I-League | From I-League 2nd Division |
• Bengaluru FC • Churchill Brothers • Dempo • East Bengal • Mohammedan • Mohun Bagan • Mumbai • Pune • Rangdajied United • Salgaocar • Shillong Lajong • Sporting Goa • United |
• Bhawanipore • Eagles • United Sikkim |
Venues[]
The venues for the Federation Cup were announced in 2013, with the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and the MDS Complex being chosen to host matches.[1] The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium hosted matches for Group A and C while the MDS Complex hosted Group B and D matches.[1] The semi-finals and final took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.[1]
Kochi | Manjeri |
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Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium | MDS Complex |
Capacity: 30,000 | Capacity: 22,000 |
Group stage[]
Key to colours in group tables |
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Top placed team advances to the semi-finals |
Group A[]
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Group B[]
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Group C[]
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Group D[]
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Semi-finals[]
23 January 2014 | Churchill Brothers | 2–1 | Mohun Bagan | showJawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi |
23 January 2014 | Sporting Goa | 3–2 (a.e.t.) | Dempo | showJawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi |
Final[]
25 January 2014 | Churchill Brothers | 3–1 | Sporting Goa | showJawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi |
Goalscorers[]
4 goals:
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3 goals:
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2 goals:
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1 goal:
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See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g "Federation Cup 2013-14 to kickoff on Jan 14 with 16 teams". Zee News. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
- ^ "East Bengal 3-2 Dempo SC: Trevor Morgan gifted with a Federation Cup title on his birthday". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
External links[]
- 2013–14 Indian Federation Cup
- Indian Federation Cup seasons
- 2013–14 domestic association football cups
- 2013–14 in Indian football