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2007–08 Hazfi Cup

The Hazfi Cup 2007–08 is the 21st staging of Iran's football knockout competition. A record 103 clubs' entries were accepted for the competition. The tournament began on October 15, 2007.

The cup winner were guaranteed a place in the 2009 AFC Champions League.

This tournament has been organised annually by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran. Founded in 1975, the competition was not held during the 1980s.

Format

The first stage of the competition (first three rounds) consists of:

The second stage of the competition (Round of 32 onward) consists of:

First round

Matches were played between 15 and 19 October 2007.

Second round

Matches were played between 21 and 23 October 2007.

Third round

Matches were played between 10 and 22 November 2007.

Bracket

Round of 32

Matches were played between 22 November 2007 and 18 February 2008.

Round of 16

Matches were played between 17 December 2007 and 4 March 2008.

Quarter-finals

Matches were played between 26 February and 27 May 2008.

Semi-finals

Matches were played between 29 May and 1 June 2008.

Final

Leg 1

Sardar Jangal Stadium, Rasht
Attendance: 20,000
Referee: Mozafarizadeh

Leg 2

Azadi Stadium, Tehran
Attendance: 100,000
Referee: Hedayat Mombeini

References

  1. ^ "Aboomoslem defeated Mes Kerman on penalties" (in Persian). IRNA. Archived from the original on 13 December 2007. Retrieved 22 November 2007.
  2. ^ "Persepolis burnt Naft" (in Persian). Iran Varzeshi. Archived from the original on 2007-11-25. Retrieved 2007-11-23.
  3. ^ "Moghavemat Sepasi Shiraz through to next round" (in Persian). IRNA. Archived from the original on 14 December 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-22.