2014–15 Sultan Qaboos Cup

The 2014–15 Sultan Qaboos Cup was the 42nd edition of the Sultan Qaboos Cup (Arabic: كأس السلطان قابوس), the premier knockout tournament for football teams in Oman.[1]

2014–15 Sultan Qaboos Cup
Tournament details
Country Oman
Teams38
Final positions
ChampionsAl-Oruba
Runner-upSur
Tournament statistics
Matches played42
Goals scored84 (2 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)Ivory Coast Mechac Koffi
(5 goals)

The competition began on 9 October 2014 with the qualification round. Fanja SC were the defending champions, having won their ninth title in 2014. On Friday, 22 May 2015, Al-Oruba SC were crowned the champions of the 2014–15 Sultan Qaboos Cup when they defeated fierce domestic rivals Sur SC 2-0, hence winning the title for the fourth time.[2][3][4][5]

Teams edit

The 42nd edition of the tournament had 38 teams.

Qualification round edit

10 teams played a knockout tie. 5 ties were played over one leg. The first match was played between Dibba Club and Quriyat Club on 9 October 2014. Dibba Club, Bahla Club, Yanqul SC, Ja'lan SC and Madha SC advanced to the Round of 32 after winning their respective ties.

9 October 2014 Dibba 2 – 1 Quriyat
18:30 UTC+4 Report 1

11 October 2014 Bahla 5 – 1 Al-Bashaer
18:30 UTC+4 Report 1

11 October 2014 Yanqul 3 – 0 Al-Salam
18:30 UTC+4 Report 1

11 October 2014 Ja'lan 3 – 0 Bidia
18:30 UTC+4 Report 1

11 October 2014 Madha 2 – 1 Ibri
18:30 UTC+4 Report 1

Round of 32 edit

The draw for the round of 32 was held on 8 November 2014. 32 teams played a knockout tie. 16 ties were played over one leg. The first match played was between Al-Kamel wa Al-Wafi SC and Al-Ittihad Club on 1 December 2014. 16 teams advanced to the Round of 16.



1 December 2014 Saham 3 - 0 Masirah Sohar Regional Sports Complex, Sohar, Oman
17:50 UTC+4 Al-Jamahi  
Koffi  
Abdul-Karim  
Report 1





2 December 2014 Al-Tali'aa 2 - 2 (a.e.t.)
(3 – 5 p)
Salalah Sur Sports Complex, Sur, Oman
17:40 UTC+4 Report 1 Saleh  
Saleh  








Round of 16 edit

16 teams played a knockout tie. 8 ties were played over one leg. The first match was played between Sur SC and Fanja SC on 15 December 2014. The draw for the round of 32 was held on 8 December 2014. 8 teams advanced to the Quarterfinals.


15 December 2014 Ahli Sidab 1 – 0 Salalah Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, Oman
17:50 UTC+4 Minardo   45' Report 1


15 December 2014 Dhofar 0 – 3 Al-Seeb Al-Saada Stadium, Salalah, Oman
18:20 UTC+4 Report 1 Al-Busaidi   9'
Mohannad   80'
Al-Saadi   86'



16 December 2014 Al-Oruba 2 - 1 Mirbat Sur Sports Complex, Sur, Oman
17:45 UTC+4 Al-Mushrafi   42'
Al-Farsi   87'
Report 1 Dede   55' (pen.)

Quarter-finals edit

8 teams will play a knockout tie. 4 ties were played over two legs. The first match will be played between Al-Seeb Club and Ahli Sidab Club on 11 March 2015. The draw for the round of 32 was held on 24 February 2015. 4 teams will advance to the Semi-finals.

First leg edit

11 March 2015 Al-Seeb 2 - 1 Ahli Sidab Al-Seeb Stadium, Al-Seeb, Oman
17:30 UTC+4 Al-Hamdani   90' (pen.)
Al-Malki   97'
Report 1 Minardo   85'


14 March 2015 Sur 2 - 0 Al-Nahda Sur Sports Complex, Sur, Oman
17:25 UTC+4 Al-Farsi   31'
Al-Najashi   41'
Report 1

Second leg edit




Semifinals edit

4 teams played a knockout tie. 2 ties were played over two legs. The first match was played between Al-Seeb Club and Sur SC on 19 April 2015.

1st Legs edit

19 April 2015 Al-Seeb 1 - 0 Sur Al-Seeb Stadium, Al-Seeb, Oman
17:45 UTC+4 Al-Hamdani   60' Report 1

2nd Legs edit


30 April 2015 Sur 2 - 0 Al-Seeb Sur Sports Complex, Sur, Oman
19:00 UTC+4 Tiago   63', 93' Report 1

Finals edit

22 May 2015 Sur 0 - 2 Al-Oruba Sur Sports Complex, Sur, Oman
19:15 UTC+4 Report 1 Al-Farsi   17', 46' Attendance: 15,000
Referee: Abdullah Al Hilali (Oman)

Season statistics edit

As of 22 May 2015[6]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "2014–15 Sultan Qaboos Cup". SOCCERWAY.
  2. ^ "Al Arouba clinch His Majesty's Cup for football". Times of Oman. Archived from the original on 2015-05-24.
  3. ^ "Al Farsi brace lifts Al Orouba to HM Cup glory". Oman Observer. Archived from the original on 2015-05-24. Retrieved 2015-05-24.
  4. ^ "AL AROUBA BAGS DOMESTIC DOUBLE". Muscat Daily. Archived from the original on 2015-05-24. Retrieved 2015-05-24.
  5. ^ "Al Orouba club lifts His Majesty's Cup". .ofa.om.
  6. ^ "Players-Sultan Qaboos Cup". GOALZZ.com.

External links edit