2013–14 Sultan Qaboos Cup

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.

2013 Sultan Qaboos Cup
Country Oman
Teams38
ChampionsFanja
Runners-upAl-Nahda
Matches played43
Goals scored128 (2.98 per match)
Top goal scorer(s) Abdulaziz Al-Muqbali
(5 goals)

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.

4 November 2013 Ahli Sidab6 – 1Dibba
4 November 2013 Al-Hamra5 – 0Khasab
4 November 2013 Al-Ittifaq1 – 2Al-Rustaq
4 November 2013 Al-Bashaer3 – 2Ibri
4 November 2013 Masirah0 – 1Bahla
7 November 2013 Ja’lan2 – 1Ahli-Sidab

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.

21 November 2013 Al-Kamel wa Al-Wafi0 – 4OmanSur Sports Complex, Sur, Oman
18:00 UTC+4
21 November 2013 Nizwa2 – 1SamailNizwa Sports Complex, Nizwa, Oman
18:15 UTC+4
21 November 2013 Bowsher1 – 0Ja’lanRoyal Oman Police Stadium, Muscat, Oman
18:15 UTC+4
22 November 2013 Al-Ittihad1 – 1
(4 – 2 p)		Al-OrubaSalalah Sports Complex, Salalah, Oman
18:45 UTC+4
24 November 2013 Al-Suwaiq1 – 2SalalahAl-Seeb Stadium, Al-Seeb, Al-Batinah, Oman
16:35 UTC+4
24 November 2013 Al-Shabab0 – 0
(3 – 2 p)		SurSultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman
16:35 UTC+4
24 November 2013 Al-Bashaer0 – 3Al-MudhaibiNizwa Sports Complex, Nizwa, Oman
16:35 UTC+4
24 November 2013 Al-Rustaq2 – 1Al-SeebIbri Youth Complex, Ibri, Oman
18:15 UTC+4
24 November 2013 Al-Wahda1 – 0YanqulSur Sports Complex, Sur, Oman
18:15 UTC+4
24 November 2013 Al-Nasr2 – 1MirbatSalalah Sports Complex, Salalah, Oman
18:30 UTC+4
24 November 2013 Muscat2 – 0Al-KhabooraAl-Seeb Stadium, Al-Seeb, Al-Batinah, Oman
20:00 UTC+4
24 November 2013 Al-Hamra0 – 4Al-MusannahNizwa Sports Complex, Nizwa, Oman
20:00 UTC+4
24 November 2013 Fanja1 – 0SahamSultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman
20:00 UTC+4 Cissé  90+20'
25 November 2013 Al-Nahda6 – 0BahlaIbri Youth Complex, Ibri, Oman
18:15 UTC+4
25 November 2013 Sohar2 – 1Al-Tali'aaAl-Seeb Stadium, Al-Seeb, Al-Batinah, Oman
18:15 UTC+4
25 November 2013 Dhofar2 – 1MajeesSalalah Sports Complex, Salalah, Oman
18:30 UTC+4

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.

5 December 2013 Dhofar4 – 0Al-ShababSalalah Sports Complex, Salalah, Oman
17:10 UTC+4
5 December 2013 Nizwa2 – 1OmanNizwa Sports Complex, Nizwa, Oman
18:15 UTC+4
5 December 2013 Al-Wahda1 – 6FanjaSur Sports Complex, Sur, Oman
20:00 UTC+4
6 December 2013 Al-Nahda3 – 1Al-MusannahIbri Youth Complex, Ibri, Oman
16:45 UTC+4
6 December 2013 Al-Rustaq1 – 2MuscatIbri Youth Complex, Ibri, Oman
18:15 UTC+4
6 December 2013 Salalah0 – 2Al-NasrSalalah Sports Complex, Salalah, Oman
20:00 UTC+4
4 November 2013 Al-Ittihad1 – 4 (a.e.t.)SoharSalalah Sports Complex, Salalah, Oman
17:10 UTC+4
4 November 2013 Bowsher2 – 1Al-MudhaibiSultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman
20:00 UTC+4

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
8 February 2014 Fanja2 – 0NizwaSultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman
17:15 UTC+4 Cissé  72'
Al-Muqbali  90+2'
8 February 2014 Dhofar2 – 0MuscatSalalah Sports Complex, Salalah, Oman
19:20 UTC+4 Al-Saadi
Dada
8 February 2014 Al-Nasr0 – 1BowsherAl-Saada Stadium, Salalah, Oman
19:20 UTC+4
8 February 2014 Sohar1 – 4Al-NahdaSohar Regional Sports Complex, Sohar, Oman
19:30 UTC+4 Al-Shibli  27' Juma  34'
Ablaye Gaye  49'
Ouhakki  54'
Al-Sheiba  88'

2nd Legs
28 February 2014 Muscat0 – 2DhofarAl-Seeb Stadium, Al-Seeb, Al-Batinah, Oman
19:00 UTC+4 Dada  45'
Al-Nahar  52'
1 March 2014 Nizwa1 – 2FanjaNizwa Sports Complex, Nizwa, Oman
17:30 UTC+4 Al-Salmi  37' Al-Muqbali  16'
Al-Hinai  70'
1 March 2014 Al-Nahda0 – 1SoharIbri Youth Complex, Ibri, Oman
18:40 UTC+4 Al-Salhi  78'
1 March 2014 Bowsher1 – 0Al-NasrSultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman
20:00 UTC+4 Al-Mahaijri  90' (pen.)

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
26 March 2014 Al-Nahda0 – 1DhofarSohar Regional Sports Complex, Sohar, Oman
17:35 UTC+4 Manaa  59'
26 March 2014 Bowsher1 – 2FanjaAl-Seeb Stadium, Al-Seeb, Al-Batinah, Oman
20:00 UTC+4 Moghny  27' Cissé  13', 34'

2nd Legs
9 May 2014 Fanja1 – 0BowsherAl-Seeb Stadium, Al-Seeb, Al-Batinah, Oman
17:45 UTC+4 Al-Muqbali  60'
9 May 2014 Dhofar3 – 4Al-NahdaAl-Saada Stadium, Salalah, Oman
20:15 UTC+4 Bashir  8', 25'
Saleh  59'		 Ablaye Gaye  21'
Al-Farsi  27'
Juma  84'
Al-Sheiba  90+6'

Finals
24 May 2014 Fanja2 – 0Al-NahdaSultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman
19:30 UTC+4 Al-Muqbali  45', 73'
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References
  1. "Al Nahda, Fanja final on May 24". Times of Oman. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-06-19.
  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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