2016–17 Sapling Cup
| Country |  Hong Kong China |
|---|---|
| Teams | 11 |
| Champions | Tai Po |
| Runners-up | Pegasus |
| Matches played | 10 |
| Goals scored | 36 (3.6 per match) |
| Attendance | 8,472 (847 per match) |
← 2015–16 2017–18 →
All statistics correct as of 3 May 2017. | |
2016–17 Hong Kong Sapling Cup (officially the 2016–17 R&F Properties Sapling Cup for sponsorship reasons) is the 2nd edition of the Sapling Cup. The Cup is contested by the 9 teams in the 2016–17 Hong Kong Premier League.
The objective of the Cup is to create more potential playing opportunities for youth players. In this Cup competition, each team must play a minimum of two players born on or after 1 January 1995 (U22) and six foreign players at most during every whole match, or to send at most four foreign players during every whole match.[1]
Tai Po won the title on 3 May 2017.
Calendar[]
| Stage | Date | Matches | Clubs |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | 18 – 30 November 2016 | 3 | 11 → 8 |
| Quarter-finals | 11 – 12 February 2017 | 4 | 8 → 4 |
| Semi-finals | 10 – 11 March 2017 | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Final | 3 May 2017 at Mong Kok Stadium | 1 | 2 → 1 |
Results[]
First Round[]
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| Yuen Long | 1–3 | Biu Chun Glory Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Report |
Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground, Siu Sai Wan, Hong Kong
Referee: 85
Quarter-finals[]
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| Pegasus | 0–0 (a.e.t.) | Biu Chun Glory Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Report | ||
| Penalties | ||
| 4–3 | ||
Tsing Yi Sports Ground, Tsing Yi, Hong Kong
Attendance: 372
Semi-finals[]
Final[]
External links[]
References[]
- ^ "HKFA Announcing new cup competition "Sapling Cup" and full match schedule". Hong Kong Football Association. 2 October 2015. Archived from the original on 26 November 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
Categories:
- 2016–17 domestic association football cups
- 2016–17 in Hong Kong football
- Hong Kong Sapling Cup