2016–17 Indian Federation Cup Explained

Federation Cup
Year:2017
Country:India
Dates:7–21 May 2017
Num Teams:8
Champions:Bengaluru FC
Count:2
Matches:15
Goals:44
Top Goal Scorer:Balwant Singh (Mohun Bagan)
Darryl Duffy (Mohun Bagan)
Laldanmawia Ralte (Aizawl)
(3 goals)
Player:Sony Norde (Mohun Bagan)
Prevseason:2015–16
Nextseason:2018 (Super Cup)
Updated:21 May 2017

The 2017 Indian Federation Cup was the 38th and last edition of the Federation Cup, the main domestic football cup competition in India. From next season, a reformed Super Cup will take place.[1] The top eight teams from the 2016–17 I-League season participated in the tournament hosted solely in Cuttack, Odisha.[2] The tournament is set to take place between 7 May to 21 May 2017.[2] Mohun Bagan are the defending champions.

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.[2]

Round and dates

RoundMatch datesTeams
Group stage7 May 2017 – 12 May 20178
Semi-finals14 May 20174
Final18/21 May 20172

Teams

The following teams qualified for the Federation Cup through ending in the top eight during the 2016–17 I-League:

Group stage

See main article: 2016–17 Indian Federation Cup group stage.

Bracket

Final

See main article: 2017 Indian Federation Cup final.

Goal scorers

3 goals:

2 goals:

1 goal:

Own goals:

Hero of the Match

RoundHero of the Matches
Group stage Wedson Anselme Laldanmawia Ralte Udanta Singh Balwant Singh
Semi finals John Johnson
Final

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indian football calendar for 2024-25 season announced . 2024-01-22 . Khel Now . en.
  2. News: Federation Cup 2017 to be held in Cuttack from May 7. 23 April 2017. Hindustan Times. 23 March 2017.
  3. Web site: Regulation and guidelines.