2017 Latvian Football Cup
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The 2017 Latvian Football Cup was the 23rd edition of the tournament that began on 28 May 2017 and ended on 18 October 2017.[1] The winner of this season's cup earned a place in the first qualifying round of the 2018–19 Europa League.[2]
In a change from recent seasons, the tournament was played in one calendar year instead of over two years. The tournament was played in its entirety in 2017[3]
Ventspils were the defending champions.
Format
The Latvian Football Cup this season was a single elimination tournament between 52 teams. Matches which were level after regulation went to extra time and afterwards to penalties, when needed, to determine the winning club.[4]
First round
Twelve first round matches were played from 28 May to 11 June 2017.[1] The draw for the first round was held 24 May 2017.[3] SK Super Nova withdrew from the tournament.[5][6]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 May | ||
| Cēsis | 0–3 | FK Karosta |
| 31 May | ||
| FK Sirius | 0–2 | FK Pļaviņas DM |
| 2 June | ||
| JFC Dobele | 1–0 | Ludzas NSS |
| Talsi/FK Laidze | 3–1 | FK Roja/Kolka |
| 3 June | ||
| FK Balvi | 5–0 | FK Limbaži |
| 4 June | ||
| FK Nīca | 0–1 | FC Caramba Riga |
| Bauskas BJSS/SC Mēmele | 0–3 | FB Gulbene 2005 |
| FK Salacgrīva | 0–10 | Ogres Novada SC |
| FK Traktors | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–3 p) | Salaspils |
| 5 June | ||
| SK Upesciems | 2–0 | New Project |
| FK Alberts | 1–2 | Monarhs/Flaminko |
| 11 June | ||
| FC Nikers | w/o | SK Super Nova |
Second round
Sixteen second round matches were played from 10 to 26 June 2017.[1] The draw for the second, third, and fourth rounds was held 6 June 2017. FK Auda, FK Smiltene/BJSS, JDFS Alberts, and FK Tukums 2000/TSS withdrew from the competition.[5] SK Upesciems also withdrew.[7]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 June | ||
| FC Nikers | 5–1 | Saldus SS/Brocēnu NBJSS |
| 11 June | ||
| FC Caramba Riga | 4–5 | Grobiņas SC |
| 18 June | ||
| FK Pļaviņas DM | 2–1 | FK Aliance |
| FB Gulbene 2005 | 1–5 | FK Karosta |
| 19 June | ||
| FK Staiceles Bebri | w/o | FK Smiltene/BJSS |
| BFC Daugavpils | w/o | JDFS Alberts |
| Talsi/FK Laidze | w/o | FK Auda |
| FK Tukums 2000 TSS | w/o | JFC Dobele |
| FK Jūrnieks Rīga | 3–0[a] | BFK Salaspils |
| 20 June | ||
| Valmiera Glass FK/BSS | 8–0 | FK Priekuļi |
| 22 June | ||
| Ogres NSC | 0–3 | Rēzeknes FA/BJSS |
| FK Lielupe | 1–8 | FK Jēkabpils/JSC |
| 25 June | ||
| Monarhs/Flaminko | 6–1 | FK Balvi |
| RTU FC | 6–1 | FK Ogre |
| FK Traktors | 0–6 | Preiļu BJSS |
| 26 June | ||
| SK Upesciems | w/o | Progress/AFA Olaine |
Third round
Eight third round matches were played on 1 and 2 July 2017.[1] The draw for the second, third, and fourth rounds was held 6 June 2017.[5] FK Staiceles Bebri withdrew from the tournament.[9]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July | ||
| Rēzeknes FA/BJSS | 0–2 | BFC Daugavpils |
| FC Nikers | 0–7 | Progress/AFA Olaine |
| FK Karosta | 5–3 | Talsi/FK Laidze |
| FK Jūrnieks Rīga | 2–5 | FK Jēkabpils/JSC |
| Valmiera Glass FK/BSS | 2–1 | RTU FC |
| Grobiņas SC | w/o | FK Staiceles Bebri |
| 2 July | ||
| Monarhs/Flaminko | 12–0 | JFC Dobele |
| Preiļu BJSS | 6–0 | FK Pļaviņas DM |
Fourth round
Eight fourth round matches were played from 7 to 10 July 2017.[1] The draw for the second, third, and fourth rounds was held 6 June 2017.[5] Babīte were excluded from the tournament.[9]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 July | ||
| Grobiņas SC | 0–2 | Spartaks Jūrmala |
| 8 July | ||
| Progress/AFA Olaine | 0–4 (a.e.t.) | RFS |
| FK Karosta | w/o | Babīte |
| Valmiera Glass FK/BSS | 0–3 | METTA/LU |
| 9 July | ||
| Monarhs/Flaminko | 1–9 | Ventspils |
| Preiļu BJSS | 0–5 | Riga FC |
| FK Jēkabpils/JSC | 0–8 | Jelgava |
| 10 July | ||
| BFC Daugavpils | 0–1 | Liepāja |
Quarter–finals
Four quarter–final matches were played from 16 August to 13 September 2017.[1] The draw was held 18 July 2017.[10]
Semi–finals
Two semi–final matches were played on 20 September 2017.[1] The draw was held 18 July 2017.[10]
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Liepāja | 4–1 | RFS |
| Riga FC | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Spartaks Jūrmala |
Final
The cup final was played on 18 October 2017.[1]
Referee: Andris Treimanis[11]
See also
References
External links
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