2016–17 Estonian Cup Explained

Estonian Cup
Year:	2016–17
Num Teams:	101^[1]
Champions:	FCI Tallinn (1st title)
Runner-Up:	Tartu Tammeka
Prevseason:	2015–16
Nextseason:	2017–18

The 2016–17 Estonian Cup was the 27th season of the Estonian main domestic football knockout tournament. FCI Tallinn won their first title after defeating Tammeka 2–0 in the final.

The winner of the Cup were to qualify for the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League, but as FCI Tallinn were already qualified for the Champions League as 2016 Meistriliiga champions the spot passed to Flora.

First round

The draw was made by Estonian Football Association on 21 May 2016, on the half-time of the 2015–16 final of the same competition.^[1]

• League level of the club in the brackets.
• Rahvaliiga RL (people's league) is a league organized by Estonian Football Association, but not part of the main league system.

Notes

Note 1: Tallinna JK Ararat TTÜ withdrew from the competition.

Note 2: SK Roosu withdrew from the competition.

Note 3: JK Pedajamäe withdrew from the competition.

Note 4: JK Kaitseliit Kalev dissolved before the competition.

Note 5: JK Väätsa Vald withdrew from the competition.

Byes

These teams were not drawn and secured a place in the second round without playing:

• Meistriliiga (Level 1): Tallinna FC Infonet, JK Narva Trans, Paide Linnameeskond, Tallinna FC Levadia,
• Esiliiga (2): FC Flora U21
  • Esiliiga B (3): Raasiku FC Joker, Viimsi JK II Liiga (4): Jõgeva SK Noorus-96, Saue JK Laagri, Jõhvi FC Lokomotiv, Türi Ganvix JK, FC Kose, Viimsi JK II, Kiviõli FC Irbis, Tõrva JK, Tallinna JK Legion,
• III Liiga (5): EMÜ SK, Tartu Ülikool Fauna, FC Tartu, SK Imavere Forss, Maardu United, JK Loo, Läänemaa JK Haapsalu, Nõmme Kalju FC III
• IV Liiga (6): Tallinna JK Jalgpallihaigla, Tallinna Jalgpalliselts, Rumori Calcio Tallinn

Second round

The draw for the second round was made on 16 June 2016.^[3]

Notes

Note 6: EMÜ SK were awarded a win as Castovanni Eagles fielded an unregistered player. The original score was 9–1.

Note 7: Molycorp Silmet were awarded a win as SK Imavere Forss fielded an unregistered player. The original score was 2–3.

Third round

The draw for the third round was made on 11 August 2016.^[4]

Fourth round

The draw for the fourth round was made on 21 September 2016.^[5]

Quarter-finals

The draw was made on 28 February 2017.^[6]

Semi-finals

The draw was held on 13 April 2017.^[7]

See also

• 2016 Meistriliiga
• 2016 Esiliiga
• 2016 Esiliiga B

External links

• Official website

Notes and References

1. Web site: Karikavõistlustel loositi uue hooaja avaringi paarid . Opening round pairs for the new Cup drawn . Estonian Football Association. et. 21 May 2016.
2. Web site: KV » MÄNGUD (2016/2017). Estonian Football Association. 21 May 2016.
3. Web site: Tipneri karika 1/32-finaalide keskne paar on Trans vs. Kalju . Estonian Football Association. 19 June 2016.
4. Web site: VIDEO: Karikaloos viis kokku ka Premium liiga klubid . Estonian Football Association. 11 August 2016. et. 12 August 2016.
5. Web site: Karikaloos viis potentsiaalselt kokku mitmed favoriidid . www.jalgpall.ee. 21 September 2016.
6. Web site: Evald Tipneri nimelises karikasarjas loositi surmapaar. 28 February 2017. soccernet.ee. 28 February 2017.
7. Web site: Karikavõistluste poolfinaalid. Estonian Football Association. 13 April 2017.