2008–09 Hong Kong FA Cup explained

Hong Kong FA Cup
Year:2008–09
Country: Hong Kong
Num Teams:15
Champions:NT Realty Wofoo Tai Po
Count:1
Runner-Up:TSW Pegasus
Matches:14
Goals:52
Top Goal Scorer: Chan Siu Ki (South China) (6 goals)
Player: Lee Wai Lim (NT Realty Wofoo Tai Po)
Prevseason:2007–08
Nextseason:2009–10

2008–09 Hong Kong FA Cup (officially named Sheffield United F.A. Cup due to sponsorship from Chengdu Blades F.C. Ltd,) was the 35th season of Hong Kong FA Cup.

NT Realty Wofoo Tai Po won the title, and qualified for the 2010 AFC Cup as TSW Pegasus won the 2008–09 Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield but was not eligible to compete in Asian competitions as not a full member of the Hong Kong Football Association.

Calendar

Round Date Matches Clubs
First Round 12 May 2009 - 17 May 2009 7 15 → 8
Quarter-finals26 May 2009 - 28 May 2009 4 8 → 4
Semi-finals 30 May 2009 - 31 May 2009 2 4 → 2
Final 6 June 2009 1 2 → 1

Bracket

The draw was made on 17 April 2009.[1]

First round

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Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

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Final

width=50% valign=topMATCH OFFICIALS
  • Assistant referees:
    • Wong Po On
    • Poon Ming Fai
  • Fourth official: Lui Siu Chuen
width=50% valign=topMATCH RULES
  • 90 minutes.
  • 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary.
  • Penalty shoot-out if scores still level.
  • Seven named substitutes
  • Maximum of 3 substitutions.

Scorers

The scorers in the 2008–09 Hong Kong FA Cup are as follows:

6 goals
4 goals
3 goals
2 goals
1 goal
Own goals

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.hkfa.com/includes_files/board_details.php?news_id=6690 2008/09 HKFA Sheffield United FA Cup