2016–17 Hong Kong Sapling Cup
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.
| Country |   |
|---|---|
| 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 08 November 2017. | |
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 2016.
Calendar
| Stage | Date | Matches | Clubs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Round | 18 – 30 November 2015 | 3 | 11 → 8 |
| Quarter-finals | 11 – 12 February 2016 | 4 | 8 → 4 |
| Semi-finals | 10 – 11 March 2016 | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Final | 3 May 2016 at Mong Kok Stadium | 1 | 2 → 1 |
Results
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
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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.
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