2016–17 Indian Federation Cup

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.

2017 Federation Cup
Barabati Stadium hosted the final on 21 May 2017
Tournament details
CountryIndia
Dates7–21 May 2017
Teams8
Final positions
ChampionsBengaluru FC (2nd title)
Runner-upMohun Bagan
Tournament statistics
Matches played15
Goals scored44 (2.93 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)Balwant Singh (Mohun Bagan)
Darryl Duffy (Mohun Bagan)
Laldanmawia Ralte (Aizawl)
(3 goals)
Best playerSony Norde (Mohun Bagan)

All statistics correct as of 21 May 2017.

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

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Round Match dates Teams
Group stage 7 May 2017 – 12 May 2017 8
Semi-finals 14 May 2017 4
Final 18/21 May 2017 2


Teams

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

Group stage

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Group A
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Aizawl 3 2 1 0 5 3 +2 7 Advance to
semi-finals
2 East Bengal 3 1 2 0 3 1 +2 5
3 Chennai City 3 1 0 2 5 6 −1 3
4 Churchill Brothers 3 0 1 2 3 6 −3 1
Source: AIFF

Group B
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Mohun Bagan 3 2 1 0 8 3 +5 7 Advance to
semi-finals
2 Bengaluru FC 3 1 1 1 4 5 −1 4
3 Shillong Lajong 3 1 0 2 7 8 −1 3
4 DSK Shivajians 3 1 0 2 4 7 −3 3
Source: AIFF

Bracket

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Semi-Finals Final
      
Aizawl 0
Bengaluru FC 1
Bengaluru FC 2
Mohun Bagan 0
Mohun Bagan 2
East Bengal 0

Semi-finals

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Aizawl0–1Bengaluru FC
Report Watson   8' (pen.)

Final

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Goal scorers

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As of 21 May 2017

3 goals:

2 goals:

1 goal:

Own goals:

Hero of the Match

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As of 21 May 2017
Round Hero of the Matches
Group stage   Wedson Anselme   Laldanmawia Ralte   Udanta Singh   Balwant Singh
  Robin Singh   Lalruatthara   Juan Quero   Sony Norde
  Dhanpal Ganesh   Bikash Jairu   Samuel Lalmuanpuia   Raju Gaikwad
Semi finals   John Johnson   Debjit Majumder
Final   Amrinder Singh

References

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  1. ^ "Indian football calendar for 2024-25 season announced". Khel Now. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Federation Cup 2017 to be held in Cuttack from May 7". Hindustan Times. 23 March 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  3. ^ "Regulation and guidelines".
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