2013–14 Sultan Qaboos Cup

2013 Sultan Qaboos Cup
Country  Oman
Teams 38
Champions Fanja
Runners-up Al-Nahda
Matches played 43
Goals scored 128 (2.98 per match)
Top goal scorer(s) Oman Abdulaziz Al-Muqbali
(5 goals)

The 2013 Sultan Qaboos Cup was the 41st edition of the Sultan Qaboos Cup (Arabic: كأس السلطان قابوس), the premier knockout tournament for football teams in Oman.

The competition began on 4 November 2013 with the Qualification Round and concluded on 24 May 2014. Al-Suwaiq Club were the defending champions, having won their second title in 2013. On Saturday 24 May 2014, Fanja SC were crowned the champions of the 2013-14 Sultan Qaboos Cup when they defeated, Al-Nahda Club 2-0,[1] hence winning the title for the record ninth time.[2]

Teams

This year the tournament had 38 teams.

Qualification Round

12 teams played a knockout tie. 6 ties were played over one leg. The first match was played between Ahli Sidab Club and Dibba Club on 4 November 2013. Ahli Sidab Club, Al-Hamra SC, Al-Rustaq SC, Al-Bashaer Club, Bahla Club and Ja’lan SC advanced to the Round of 32 after winning their respective ties.






Round of 32

32 teams played a knockout tie. 16 ties were played over one leg. The first match played was between Al-Kamel wa Al-Wafi SC and Oman Club on 21 November 2013. 16 teams advanced to the Round of 16.
















Round of 16

16 teams played a knockout tie. 8 ties were played over one leg. The first match was played between Dhofar S.C.S.C. and Al-Shabab Club on 5 December 2013. 8 teams advanced to the Quarterfinals.








Quarterfinals

8 teams played a knockout tie. 4 ties were played over two legs. The first match was played between Fanja SC and Nizwa Club on 8 February 2014. Fanja SC, Dhofar S.C.S.C., Bowsher Club and Al-Nahda Club qualified for the Semifinals.

1st Legs




2nd Legs




Semifinals

4 teams played a knockout tie. 2 ties were played over two legs. The first match was played between Al-Nahda Club and Dhofar S.C.S.C. on 26 March 2014. Fanja SC and Al-Nahda Club qualified for the finals.

1st Legs


2nd Legs


Finals

References

  1. "Al Nahda, Fanja final on May 24". Times of Oman.
  2. "Oman's Fanja club lifts His Majesty's Cup". Times of Oman. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14.
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