Champions Fanja Matches played 43 | Teams 38 Runners-up Al-Nahda Goals scored 128 (2.98 per match) | |
The 2013 Sultan Qaboos Cup was the 41st edition of the Sultan Qaboos Cup (Arabic: كأس السلطان قابوس), the premier knockout tournament for football teams in Oman.
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The competition began on 4 November 2013 with the Qualification Round and concluded on 24 May 2014. Al-Suwaiq Club were the defending champions, having won their second title in 2013. On Saturday 24 May 2014, Fanja SC were crowned the champions of the 2013-14 Sultan Qaboos Cup when they defeated, Al-Nahda Club 2-0, hence winning the title for the record ninth time.
Teams
This year the tournament had 38 teams.
Qualification Round
12 teams played a knockout tie. 6 ties were played over one leg. The first match was played between Ahli Sidab Club and Dibba Club on 4 November 2013. Ahli Sidab Club, Al-Hamra SC, Al-Rustaq SC, Al-Bashaer Club, Bahla Club and Ja’lan SC advanced to the Round of 32 after winning their respective ties.
Round of 32
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 Oman Club on 21 November 2013. 16 teams advanced to the Round of 16.
Round of 16
16 teams played a knockout tie. 8 ties were played over one leg. The first match was played between Dhofar S.C.S.C. and Al-Shabab Club on 5 December 2013. 8 teams advanced to the Quarterfinals.
Quarterfinals
8 teams played a knockout tie. 4 ties were played over two legs. The first match was played between Fanja SC and Nizwa Club on 8 February 2014. Fanja SC, Dhofar S.C.S.C., Bowsher Club and Al-Nahda Club qualified for the Semifinals.
Semifinals
4 teams played a knockout tie. 2 ties were played over two legs. The first match was played between Al-Nahda Club and Dhofar S.C.S.C. on 26 March 2014. Fanja SC and Al-Nahda Club qualified for the finals.