The 2003 Indian Federation Cup, also known as 2003 Tata Federation Cup due to sponsorship reasons,[1] was the 25th season of the Indian Federation Cup. It was held between 26 July and 9 August 2003. Defending champions Mohun Bagan were eliminated by Mohammedan Sporting in the semi-final, who faced Mahindra United in the final. Mahindra United went on to win their maiden title with Shanmugam Venkatesh scoring the winner for them in the 78th minute.[2] Raphaël Patron Akakpo of Mahindra United finished the tournament as the top-scorer with three goals.[3]
| Tata Federation Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | India |
| Dates | 26 July–9 August 2003 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Mahindra United (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Mohammedan Sporting |
| AFC Cup | Mahindra United |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 15 |
| Goals scored | 35 (2.33 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Raphaël Patron Akakpo (3 goals) |
Overview
editThe All India Football Federation announced on 11 May 2003 that the tournament would commence on 25 July 2003 and completed on 8 August.[4] The date of commencement was revised to 26 July in an announcement made on 10 July. The tournament made a return after a year's break.[5] The Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata was announced as the venue of the matches and that 16 teams would compete.[6] The fixtures were announced on the same day.[6] While all matches were played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, the third quarter-final between Mahindra United and Air India was played at the Sailen Manna Stadium (then called Howrah Municipal Stadium) in order "to rest and repair the pitch" (former stadium).[7]
Two new features were added for the tournament. Doping tests were conducted according to guidelines laid down by FIFA in that "random sampling of a player of each team selected by the draw of lots" was conducted. Secondly, players and match officials were brought under an personal accident policy of ₹100,000, while the spectators, including the media, were covered under a similar policy of ₹50,000.[5]
Teams
editAll teams that competed in the 2002–03 season of the National Football League were included in the tournament alongside the top four teams from the National Football League Second Division, the hitherto second tier of the Indian football league system.[5]
| Team | Qualified from |
|---|---|
| Air India | National Football League Second Division |
| Churchill Brothers | National Football League |
| Dempo | National Football League |
| East Bengal | National Football League |
| Hindustan Aeronautics Limited | National Football League |
| Indian Bank | National Football League |
| Indian Telephone Industries | National Football League |
| JCT Mills | National Football League |
| Mahindra United | National Football League |
| Mohammedan Sporting | National Football League Second Division |
| Mohun Bagan | National Football League |
| Salgaocar | National Football League |
| State Bank of Travancore | National Football League Second Division |
| Sporting Clube | National Football League Second Division |
| Tollygunge Agragami | National Football League |
| Vasco | National Football League |
Results
editIn case of a tie at regular time, extra time with golden goal was used. In case scores remain tied even after extra time, penalty shoot-out was used.
Round of 16
edit| Mohammedan Sporting | 1–0 | Indian Telephone Industries |
|---|---|---|
Bungo Singh  61' |
Report |
| Mohun Bagan | 2–1 | State Bank of Travancore |
|---|---|---|
|
Report | Saheer 44' |
| Churchill Brothers | 0–0 (a.e.t.) | JCT Mills |
|---|---|---|
| Report | ||
| Penalties | ||
|
3–4 | |
| Tollygunge Agragami | 1–1 | Vasco |
|---|---|---|
| Amit Das 42' |
Report | Anthony Fernandes 88' |
| Penalties | ||
|
5–6 | |
Quarter-finals
editSemi-finals
edit| Mohammedan Sporting | 0–0 (a.e.t.) | Mohun Bagan |
|---|---|---|
| Report | ||
| Penalties | ||
|
5–4 | |
| Mahindra United | 2–1 | Vasco |
|---|---|---|
| Akakpo 17', 25' |
Report | Ajayan 66' |
Final
editMohammedan Sporting qualified for the final for the first time in 13 years and 11 editions of the tournament[8] while Mahindra United, who progressed to the final in 1991 and 1993, had never won the title.[9]
| Mohammedan Sporting | 0–1 | Mahindra United |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Venkatesh 78' |
References
edit- ^ "Tata to sponsor Fed Cup". The Times of India. Press Trust of India. 18 July 2003. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ "Mahindra United lift Federation Cup". The Tribune. Press Trust of India. 10 August 2003. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ "Facts and figures". Sportstar. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ "Federation Cup football from July 25". Rediff. 11 May 2003. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ a b c Sharma, Amithabha Das (25 July 2003). "Federation Cup promises keen fare". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Federation Cup from July 26". Rediff.com. 10 July 2003. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ Sharma, Amitabha Das (31 July 2003). "East Bengal mauls HAL". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ Sharma, Amitabha Das (5 August 2003). "Resilient Sporting enters final". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ Sharma, Amitabha Das (6 August 2003). "Mahindra United in summit clash". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
External links
edit- "25th Federation Cup 2003 Home page". Rediff.com.
- 25th "TATA" Federation Cup 2003 at RSSSF
- Sharma, Amitabha Das (30 August 2003). "Mahindra United's moment of glory". Sportstar.