The 2012–13 UAE League Cup, commonly known as the Etisalat Emirates Cup for sponsorship reasons,[1] is the fifth season of the league cup competition for teams in the UAE Pro-League. It started on 18 September 2012 and is scheduled to finish in May 2013. The current holders are Al Ahli who won their first title last season.
Tournament details | |
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Country | United Arab Emirates |
Teams | 14 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Ajman |
Runner-up | Al Jazira |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 42 |
Goals scored | 137 (3.26 per match) |
Top goal scorer(s) | Founéké Sy (10 goals) |
Format
editThe number of teams involved in the competition has increased this year from 12 to 14, in line with the league. As a result, there are now 3 instead of 2 groups in the initial group stage - two of 5 teams and one of 4 teams.[2] The three teams who finish top of each group will advance automatically to the semi-finals, along with one runner-up.
Group stage
editGroup A
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Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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1 | Al-Wahda | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 19 |
2 | Al Ain | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 18 |
3 | Al Nasr | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 9 |
4 | Dubai | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 16 | −5 | 7 |
5 | Al-Shaab | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 23 | −17 | 2 |
Updated to match(es) played on 17 March 2013. Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Source: Soccerway
Group B
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Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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1 | Al Jazira | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 15 |
2 | Al Wasl | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 18 | −5 | 12 |
3 | Al Dhafra | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 11 |
4 | Bani Yas | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 10 |
5 | Al Ittihad Kalba | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | −5 | 8 |
Updated to match(es) played on 17 March 2013. Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Source: Soccerway
Group C
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Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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1 | Al Shabab | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 14 |
2 | Ajman | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 12 |
3 | Al Ahli | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | −5 | 5 |
4 | Dibba Al Fujairah | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 16 | −9 | 3 |
Updated to match(es) played on 17 March 2013. Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Ajman | 6–1 | Dibba Al Fujairah |
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Dibba Al Fujairah | 0–3 | Al Shabab |
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Dibba Al Fujairah | 3–0 | Al Ahli |
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Dibba Al Fujairah | 1–3 | Ajman |
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Al Shabab | 2–1 | Dibba Al Fujairah |
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Al Ahli | 2–1 | Dibba Al Fujairah |
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Source: Soccerway
Semi-finals
editFinal
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Etisalat Emirates Cup 2012–13 winners |
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Ajman 1st title |
References
edit- ^ "Etisalat broadens commitment to UAE soccer". 27 September 2013.
- ^ "Group stage". Soccerway. Retrieved 1 November 2012.