1980 King Cup
The 1980 King Cup was the 22nd season of the knockout competition since its establishment in 1956. Al-Ahli were the defending champions but were eliminated by Ohod in the Round of 32. Al-Hilal defeated city rivals Al-Shabab to win their 3rd title and first since 1964.[1]
Country | |
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Dates | 12 April – 2 May 1980 |
Teams | 32 |
Defending champions | Al-Ahli |
Champions | Al-Hilal (3rd title) |
Runners-up | Al-Shabab |
Matches played | 31 |
Top goal scorer(s) | Naif Marzooq Néjib Limam Rivellino (5 goals) |
← 1979 1981 → |
Round of 32
The matches of the Round of 32 were held on 12, 13 and 14 April 1980.[2][3][4]
Home team | Score | Away team |
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Al-Noor | 3–1 | Al-Anwar |
Al-Riyadh | 4–1 | Al-Thoqbah |
Al-Ansar | 1–2 (aet) | Al-Shabab |
Al-Jabalain | 0–2 | Al-Ettifaq |
Al-Kawkab | 3–2 (aet) | Al-Raed |
Al-Khaleej | N/A | Al-Rabe'e |
Al-Faisaly | 3–2 (aet) | Al-Taqadom |
Al-Ittihad | 1–0 | Al-Nahda |
Al-Hilal | 2–0 | Al-Taawoun |
Ohod | 1–0 | Al-Ahli |
Al-Tai | 1–3 | Al-Nassr |
Al-Qadsiah | 5–2 | Okaz |
Al-Rawdhah | 1–0 (aet) | Hajer |
Al-Qala | 1–0 | Al-Watan |
Al-Wehda | 4–0 | Al-Nojoom |
Al-Washm | N/A (N/A pen.) | Damac |
Round of 16
The Round of 16 matches were held on 17 and 18 April 1980.[5][6]
Home team | Score | Away team |
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Al-Ittihad | 1–0 | Al-Nassr |
Al-Shabab | 4–0 | Al-Ettifaq |
Al-Kawkab | 0–3 | Al-Qadsiah |
Al-Khaleej | 4–3 (aet) | Al-Noor |
Al-Hilal | 4–1 | Al-Wehda |
Al-Riyadh | 3–1 | Damac |
Al-Rawdhah | 1–2 | Al-Qala |
Ohod | 7–1 | Al-Faisaly |
Quarter-finals
The Quarter-final matches were held on 21 and 22 April 1980.[7][8]
Home team | Score | Away team |
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Al-Shabab | 3–2 | Al-Qadsiah |
Al-Khaleej | 1–2 | Ohod |
Al-Ittihad | 9–0 | Al-Qala |
Al-Hilal | 3–0 | Al-Riyadh |
Semi-finals
The four winners of the quarter-finals progressed to the semi-finals. The semi-finals were played on 24 and 25 April 1980. All times are local, AST (UTC+3).
Al-Shabab | 3–0 | Al-Ittihad |
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Marzooq Al-Ma'ajil |
Report |
Final
The final was played between Al-Hilal and Al-Shabab in the Youth Welfare Stadium in Riyadh.[9] This was the second final to be played by two teams from the same city following the 1979 final. Al-Hilal were appearing in their 6th final while Al-Shabab were appearing in their 2nd final.
Al-Hilal | 3–1 (a.e.t.) | Al-Shabab |
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Al-Naseeb Bruno |
Report | Bruno |