2014–15 Sultan Qaboos Cup

2014-15 Sultan Qaboos Cup
Country  Oman
Teams 38
Champions Al-Oruba
Runners-up Sur
Matches played 42
Goals scored 84 (2 per match)
Top goal scorer(s) Ivory Coast Mechac Koffi
(5 goals)
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The 2014-15 Sultan Qaboos Cup is the 42nd edition of the Sultan Qaboos Cup (Arabic: كأس السلطان قابوس‎‎), the premier knockout tournament for football teams in Oman.[1]

The competition began on 9 October 2014 with the Qualification Round. Fanja SC were the defending champions, having won their ninth title in 2014. On Friday, 22 May 2015, Al-Oruba SC were crowned the champions of the 2014-15 Sultan Qaboos Cup when they defeated fierce domestic rivals, Sur SC 2-0, hence winning the title for fourth time.[2][3][4][5]

Teams

This year the tournament had 38 teams.

Qualification Round

10 teams played a knockout tie. 5 ties were played over one leg. The first match was played between Dibba Club and Quriyat Club on 9 October 2014. Dibba Club, Bahla Club, Yanqul SC, Ja'lan SC and Madha SC advanced to the Round of 32 after winning their respective ties.

Round of 32

The draw for the round of 32 was held on 8 November 2014. 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 Al-Ittihad Club on 1 December 2014. 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 Sur SC and Fanja SC on 15 December 2014. The draw for the round of 32 was held on 8 December 2014. 8 teams advanced to the Quarterfinals.

Quarter-finals

8 teams will play a knockout tie. 4 ties were played over two legs. The first match will be played between Al-Seeb Club and Ahli Sidab Club on 11 March 2015. The draw for the round of 32 was held on 24 February 2015. 4 teams will advance to the Semi-finals.

First leg

Second leg

Semifinals

4 teams played a knockout tie. 2 ties were played over two legs. The first match was played between Al-Seeb Club and Sur SC on 19 April 2015.

1st Legs

2nd Legs

Finals

Season statistics

As of 22 May 2015[6]

Top scorers

Rank Scorer Club Goals
1 Ivory Coast Mechac Koffi Al-Nasr 5
2 Oman Said Al-Ruzaiqi Al-Nahda 2
Oman Said Obaid Al-Abdul Salam Al-Khabourah
Oman Khalid Al-Hamdani Al-Seeb
Oman Eid Al-Farsi Al-Oruba
Oman Omar Al-Malki Al-Seeb
Brazil Tiago Chulapa Sur

Top Omani Scorers

Rank Scorer Club Goals
1 Oman Said Al-Ruzaiqi Al-Nahda 2
Oman Said Obaid Al-Abdul Salam Al-Khabourah
Oman Khalid Al-Hamdani Al-Seeb
Oman Eid Al-Farsi Al-Oruba
Oman Omar Al-Malki Al-Seeb

See also

References

  1. ↑ "2014–15 Sultan Qaboos Cup". SOCCERWAY.
  2. ↑ "Al Arouba clinch His Majesty's Cup for football". Times of Oman.
  3. ↑ "Al Farsi brace lifts Al Orouba to HM Cup glory". Oman Observer.
  4. ↑ "AL AROUBA BAGS DOMESTIC DOUBLE". Muscat Daily.
  5. ↑ "Al Orouba club lifts His Majesty's Cup". .ofa.om.
  6. ↑ "Players-Sultan Qaboos Cup". GOALZZ.com.

External links

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