2016–17 Indian Federation Cup
The 2016–17 Indian Federation Cup was the 38th and last edition of the Federation Cup, the main domestic football cup competition in India. The top eight teams from the 2016–17 I-League season will participate in the tournament which will be hosted solely in Cuttack, Odisha.[1] The tournament is set to take place between 7 May to 21 May 2017.[1] Mohun Bagan are the defending champions.
| Country |  |
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| Dates | 7–21 May 2017 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Champions | Bengaluru FC (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Mohun Bagan |
| Matches played | 15 |
| Goals scored | 44 (2.93 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Balwant Singh (Mohun Bagan) Darryl Duffy (Mohun Bagan) Laldanmawia Ralte (Aizawl) (3 goals) |
| Best player | Sony Norde (Mohun Bagan) |
← 2015–16
All statistics correct as of 21 May 2017. | |
Unlike the previous season of the tournament which was held on a home–away basis, this edition will revert to the previous format in which one venue hosts the entire tournament.[1]
Round and dates
| Round | Match dates | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Group stage | 7 May 2017 – 12 May 2017 | 8 |
| Semi-finals | 14 May 2017 | 4 |
| Final | 18/21 May 2017 | 2 |
Locations of the 2016–17 Federation Cup teams
Teams
The following teams qualified for the Federation Cup through ending in the top eight during the 2016–17 I-League:
Group stage
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The teams are ranked according to points (3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss). If two or more teams are equal on points on completion of the group matches, the following criteria are applied in the order given to determine the rankings (regulations Article 2.3):[2]
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Aizawl | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 7 | Advance to semi-finals |
| 2 | East Bengal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 5 | |
| 3 | Chennai City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 3 | |
| 4 | Churchill Brothers | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 1 |
Source: AIFF
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Mohun Bagan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 7 | Advance to semi-finals |
| 2 | Bengaluru FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 4 | |
| 3 | Shillong Lajong | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | −1 | 3 | |
| 4 | DSK Shivajians | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 3 |
Source: AIFF
Bracket
| Semi-Finals | Final | ||||||||
| Aizawl | 0 | ||||||||
| Bengaluru FC | 1 | ||||||||
| Bengaluru FC | 2 | ||||||||
| Mohun Bagan | 0 | ||||||||
| Mohun Bagan | 2 | ||||||||
| East Bengal | 0 | ||||||||
Semi-finals
| Aizawl | 0–1 | Bengaluru FC |
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| Report | Watson  |
| Mohun Bagan | 2–0 | East Bengal |
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| Duffy B.Singh |
Report |
Final
| Bengaluru FC | 2–0 (a.e.t.) | Mohun Bagan |
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| C.K. Vineeth |
Report |
Goal scorers
- As of 21 May 2017
3 goals:
2 goals:
1 goal:
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Own goals:
Hero of the Match
- As of 21 May 2017
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References
- "Federation Cup 2017 to be held in Cuttack from May 7". Hindustan Times. 23 March 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- "Regulation and guidelines".
External links
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