2017–18 Liechtenstein Cup

The 2017–18 Liechtenstein Cup was the 73rd season of Liechtenstein's annual cup competition. Seven clubs competed with a total of 16 teams for one spot in the first qualifying round[1] of the 2018–19 UEFA Europa League. FC Vaduz are the defending champions.

2017–18 Liechtenstein Cup
Tournament details
CountryLiechtenstein
Teams7 (and 9 reserve teams)
Final positions
ChampionsFC Vaduz
Runner-upFC Balzers
Tournament statistics
Matches played15

Participating clubs

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2017–18 Challenge League
(2nd tier)
2017–18 1. Liga
(4th tier)
2017–18 2. Liga
(6th tier)
2017–18 3. Liga
(7th tier)
2017–18 4. Liga
(8th tier)
2017–18 5. Liga
(9th tier)
  • FC Balzers III
  • USV Eschen/Mauren II
  • FC Schaan II (Azzurri)
  • FC Schaan III
  • FC Triesen II
  • USV Eschen/Mauren III
  • FC Ruggell II
  • FC Triesenberg II

TH Title holders.

First round

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The first round involved all except the eight highest-placed teams. The top four teams received a bye to the third round, with the teams ranked 5th to 8th receiving a bye to the second round. FC Vaduz II (U23) did not enter the competition.

Team 1  Score  Team 2
22 August 2017
FC Schaan II (Azzurri) (8) 0–11 FC Triesenberg (7)
FC Ruggell II (9) 1–6 FC Triesen (7)
FC Triesenberg II (9) 1–2 USV Eschen/Mauren II (8)
23 August 2017
FC Schaan III (8) 0–2 FC Balzers II (7)

Second round

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The second round involved the four winners of the first round and the four teams which received a bye through to the second round (FC Schaan, FC Balzers III, FC Triesen II and USV Eschen/Mauren III).

Team 1  Score  Team 2
19 September 2017
USV Eschen/Mauren II (8) 2–0 FC Balzers II (7)
20 September 2017
FC Balzers III (8) 5–6 (a.e.t.) FC Schaan (7)
USV Eschen/Mauren III (9) 4–2 FC Triesen II (8)
4 October 2017
FC Triesen (7) 1–5 FC Triesenberg (7)

Quarterfinals

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The quarterfinals involved the four teams who won in the second round, as well as the top four highest placed teams (FC Vaduz, FC Balzers, USV Eschen/Mauren and FC Ruggell).

Team 1  Score  Team 2
24 October 2017
FC Ruggell (6) 1–3 FC Balzers (4)
USV Eschen/Mauren II (8) 0–9 FC Vaduz (2)
25 October 2017
FC Schaan (7) 1–5 USV Eschen/Mauren (4)
USV Eschen/Mauren III (9) 3–1 FC Triesenberg (7)

Semifinals

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Team 1  Score  Team 2
10 April 2018
USV Eschen/Mauren (4) 0–2 FC Vaduz (2)
11 April 2018
USV Eschen/Mauren III (9) 1–6 FC Balzers (4)

Final

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FC Vaduz3–0FC Balzers
Göppel   33'
Mathys   44'
Burgmeier   90'
Attendance: 675
Referee: Nikolaj Hänni (Switzerland)

References

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  1. ^ 2018/19 Access list Bert Kassies' Site
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