2021 Rock Cup Explained

Rock Cup
Year:2021
Country:Gibraltar
Defending Champions:Europa (2019)
Num Teams:12
Dates:6 April – 21 May 2021
Champions:Lincoln Red Imps
Runner-Up:Glacis United
Matches:11
Goals:42
Top Goal Scorer:Dylan Borge
Adrián Gallardo
(4 goals)
Prevseason:2020
Nextseason:2021–22

The 2021 Gibtelecom Rock Cup was a single-leg knockout tournament contested by clubs from Gibraltar, with twelve clubs participating. The winner of the competition qualified to compete in the 2021–22 UEFA Europa Conference League.

Europa were the defending champions after defeating Gibraltar United by a score of 3–0 in the 2019 final.[1] There was no 2020 winner, as the tournament was abandoned after 2 rounds due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2]

First round

The draw for the all rounds of this season's tournament was held on 12 March 2021.[3] Seven Gibraltar National League sides entered at this stage along with Hound Dogs, who were competing in the abandoned 2020–21 Gibraltar Intermediate League. Games were played on 6–7 April.

Quarter–finals

The 4 teams that received a bye from the first round entered the competition at the quarter-final stage. These 4 teams were: Mons Calpe, Lynx, Manchester 62 and College 1975.

Semi-finals

The semi-finals were played on 20–21 April. After winning their match on penalties, Europa were found to be in breach of competition rules and Lincoln were awarded a 3–0 victory.[4]

Final

The final was played on 19 May.

Scorers

4 goals
3 goals
2 goals
1 goal

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Europa wins Gibtelecom Rock Cup final. Gibraltar Chronicle. 26 May 2019. Stephen. Ignacio. 17 January 2020.
  2. Web site: Domestic Football Season Terminated.. Gibraltar Football Association. 1 May 2020.
  3. Web site: Rock Cup fixtures will see possible top four facing each other in quarter final stage . . 12 March 2021.
  4. Web site: Europa FC found to be in breach of Rock Cup Competition Rules . Gibraltar Football Association . 14 May 2021.