Liechtenstein football Cup
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The Liechtenstein Football Cup is Liechtenstein
's premier football competition, and has been organised annually by the Liechtenstein Football Association (LFV)
since 1946. The winner qualifies to take part in the UEFA Europa League.
As there is no national league in Liechtenstein, the Liechtenstein Football Cup is the only national football competition in the country. The country only has seven national clubs all of which historically have already established themselves in the Swiss league competitions
. The national cup competition is the only route for Liechtenstein to be represented at the European football club competitions.
's second team went through, but the first team was knocked out.
Teams from the same football club can be drawn together in any round of the competition. In the 2009–10 competition semi-final stage, USV Eschen/Mauren
were drawn with USV Eschen/Mauren
II.
Teams are seeded based on the performance in the previous year's competition, and the seeding determines which round the team will start the competition in.
"League Tier" indicates in which tier of the Swiss Football League
the clubs are active (status: season 2009/10).
Liechtenstein
The Principality of Liechtenstein is a doubly landlocked alpine country in Central Europe, bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and by Austria to the east. Its area is just over , and it has an estimated population of 35,000. Its capital is Vaduz. The biggest town is Schaan...
's premier football competition, and has been organised annually by the Liechtenstein Football Association (LFV)
Liechtenstein Football Association
The Liechtenstein Football Association is the governing body of football in Liechtenstein. It organizes the Liechtenstein national football team and the Liechtenstein football Cup. Due to the fact that Liechtenstein only has a small number of active teams, it is the only UEFA member without its...
since 1946. The winner qualifies to take part in the UEFA Europa League.
As there is no national league in Liechtenstein, the Liechtenstein Football Cup is the only national football competition in the country. The country only has seven national clubs all of which historically have already established themselves in the Swiss league competitions
Swiss Football League
The Swiss Football League is organised in several leagues.-Proposed system from 2012-13 season onwards:-External links:* * * * *...
. The national cup competition is the only route for Liechtenstein to be represented at the European football club competitions.
Competition format
The competition has an unusual format in that not only can the first teams of the main seven football clubs enter, but also the reserve sides, which all play in lower divisions in the Swiss league system. This can lead to some unusual scenarios, such as in the second round of the 2006–07 cup, where FC TriesenbergFC Triesenberg
Fußball Club Triesenberg is a Liechtensteiner amateur football team that plays in Triesenberg, Liechtenstein. It is one of the seven official teams in the nation. They play in the Swiss Football League in 2. Liga, which is the fifth tier...
's second team went through, but the first team was knocked out.
Teams from the same football club can be drawn together in any round of the competition. In the 2009–10 competition semi-final stage, USV Eschen/Mauren
USV Eschen/Mauren
USV Eschen/Mauren is a Liechtensteiner football club from Eschen and Mauren.They play at the Sportpark Eschen-Mauren, which used to be the national football stadium, until the Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz was built. USV Eschen/Mauren, like all other Liechtensteiner teams, play in the Swiss Football...
were drawn with USV Eschen/Mauren
USV Eschen/Mauren
USV Eschen/Mauren is a Liechtensteiner football club from Eschen and Mauren.They play at the Sportpark Eschen-Mauren, which used to be the national football stadium, until the Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz was built. USV Eschen/Mauren, like all other Liechtensteiner teams, play in the Swiss Football...
II.
Teams are seeded based on the performance in the previous year's competition, and the seeding determines which round the team will start the competition in.
Records
A list of all Liechtenstein clubs reflecting their success in the Liechtenstein Cup after 64 competitions (from 1946 to 2009 inclusive)."League Tier" indicates in which tier of the Swiss Football League
Swiss Football League
The Swiss Football League is organised in several leagues.-Proposed system from 2012-13 season onwards:-External links:* * * * *...
the clubs are active (status: season 2009/10).
| Club | League Tier | Finals | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Vaduz FC Vaduz FC Vaduz is a Liechtenstein football club from Vaduz, that play in the Swiss Football League. The club plays at the national Rheinpark Stadion, which has a capacity of 6,127 when all seated but has additional standing places in the North and South ends of the ground, giving a total stadium capacity... | 2 | 52 | 40 | 12 |
| FC Balzers FC Balzers FC Balzers is a Liechtensteiner football team that plays in Balzers.Balzers play at Sportplatz Rheinau which is situated right next to the River Rhein next to the border with Switzerland where the town of Trübbach lies.... | 3 | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| FC Triesen FC Triesen FC Triesen is a Liechtensteiner football team that plays in Triesen. It is one of the seven official teams in the nation and it plays in the Swiss Football League in 4. Liga . The team annually competes in the Liechtensteiner Cup which was won by the team 8 times in its history... | 7 | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| USV Eschen/Mauren USV Eschen/Mauren USV Eschen/Mauren is a Liechtensteiner football club from Eschen and Mauren.They play at the Sportpark Eschen-Mauren, which used to be the national football stadium, until the Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz was built. USV Eschen/Mauren, like all other Liechtensteiner teams, play in the Swiss Football... | 3 | 19 | 4 | 15 |
| FC Schaan FC Schaan FC Schaan is a Liechtensteiner football team that plays in Schaan. The reserve team is called Schaan Azzurri. It is one of the seven official teams in the nation and it plays in the Swiss Football League in 2. Liga, which is the fifth tier. The team annually competes in the Liechtensteiner Cup... | 5 | 13 | 3 | 10 |
| FC Ruggell FC Ruggell FC Ruggell is a Liechtensteiner amateur football team that plays in Ruggell. They currently play in the Swiss Football League, in 3.Liga, which is the sixth tier.... | 6 | 6 | - | 6 |
| FC Triesenberg FC Triesenberg Fußball Club Triesenberg is a Liechtensteiner amateur football team that plays in Triesenberg, Liechtenstein. It is one of the seven official teams in the nation. They play in the Swiss Football League in 2. Liga, which is the fifth tier... | 5 | - | - | - |
Liechtenstein Cup Finals
| Year | Winner | Score | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | FC Triesen | 3–1 | FC Vaduz |
| 1947 | FC Triesen | 2–0 | FC Vaduz |
| 1948 | FC Triesen | 4–2 | FC Vaduz |
| 1949 | FC Vaduz | 2–1 | FC Triesen |
| 1950 | FC Triesen | 3–2 | FC Vaduz |
| 1951 | FC Triesen | 3–1 | FC Vaduz |
| 1952 | FC Vaduz | 2–0 | FC Triesen |
| 1953 | FC Vaduz | 4–2 | FC Triesen |
| 1954 | FC Vaduz | 1–0 | FC Triesen |
| 1955 | FC Schaan | 1–0 | FC Vaduz |
| 1956 | FC Vaduz | 4–1 | FC Schaan |
| 1957 | FC Vaduz | 4–0 | FC Schaan |
| 1958 | FC Vaduz | 2–0 | FC Triesen |
| 1959 | FC Vaduz | 3–0 | FC Triesen |
| 1960 | FC Vaduz | 3–2 | FC Schaan |
| 1961 | FC Vaduz | 3–0 | FC Schaan |
| 1962 | FC Vaduz | 4–0 | FC Schaan |
| 1963 | FC Schaan | 3–1 | FC Ruggell |
| 1964 | FC Balzers | 1–0 | FC Triesen |
| 1965 | FC Triesen | 4–3 | FC Schaan |
| 1966 | FC Vaduz | 7–0 | FC Schaan |
| 1967 | FC Vaduz | 2–1 | FC Triesen |
| 1968 | FC Vaduz | 4–2 | FC Triesen |
| 1969 | FC Vaduz | 1–0 | FC Triesen |
| 1970 | FC Vaduz | 2–1 | FC Schaan |
| 1971 | FC Vaduz | 4–2 | FC Schaan |
| 1972 | FC Triesen | 2–1 | FC Vaduz |
| 1973 | FC Balzers | 2–1 | FC Ruggell |
| 1974 | FC Vaduz | 2–24-3 | FC Balzers |
| 1975 | FC Triesen | 5–2 | FC Balzers |
| 1976 | USV Eschen/Mauren | 3–1 | FC Balzers |
| 1977 | USV Eschen/Mauren | 0–04-2 | FC Vaduz |
| 1978 | USV Eschen/Mauren | 3–1 | FC Ruggell |
| 1979 | FC Balzers | 3–1 | USV Eschen/Mauren |
| 1980 | FC Vaduz | 1–14-2 | FC Balzers |
| 1981 | FC Balzers | 3–0 | FC Ruggell |
| 1982 | FC Balzers | 5–0 | USV Eschen/Mauren |
| 1983 | FC Balzers | 1–15-3 | USV Eschen/Mauren |
| 1984 | FC Balzers | 2–0 | FC Vaduz |
| 1985 | FC Vaduz | 3–1 | USV Eschen/Mauren |
| 1986 | FC Vaduz | 2–0 | FC Balzers |
| 1987 | USV Eschen/Mauren | 1–0 | FC Vaduz |
| 1988 | FC Vaduz | 2–0 | USV Eschen/Mauren |
| 1989 | FC Balzers | 4–2 | USV Eschen/Mauren |
| 1990 | FC Vaduz | 4–1 | USV Eschen/Mauren |
| 1991 | FC Balzers | 2–1 | FC Vaduz |
| 1992 | FC Vaduz | 2–1 | FC Balzers |
| 1993 | FC Balzers | 5–2 | FC Schaan |
| 1994 | FC Schaan | 3–0 | FC Balzers |
| 1995 | FC Vaduz | 3–1 | USV Eschen/Mauren |
| 1996 | FC Vaduz | 1–0 | USV Eschen/Mauren |
| 1997 | FC Balzers | 3–2 | FC Vaduz |
| 1998 Liechtenstein Cup 1997-98 -Final:-External links:*... |
FC Vaduz | 5–1 | USV Eschen/Mauren |
| 1999 Liechtenstein Cup 1998-99 -Final:-External links:*... |
FC Vaduz | 3–2 | FC Balzers |
| 2000 | FC Vaduz | 6–0 | FC Balzers |
| 2001 | FC Vaduz | 9–0 | FC Ruggell |
| 2002 | FC Vaduz | 6–1 | USV Eschen/Mauren |
| 2003 | FC Vaduz | 6–0 | FC Balzers |
| 2004 | FC Vaduz | 5–0 | FC Balzers |
| 2005 Liechtenstein Cup 2004-05 -Qualifying Round:-1st Round:-Quarter-finals:-Semi-finals:-Final:-External links:*... |
FC Vaduz | 4–1 | USV Eschen/Mauren |
| 2006 Liechtenstein Cup 2005-06 -1st Round:-Quarter-finals:-Semi-finals:-Final:-External links:*... |
FC Vaduz | 4–2 | FC Balzers |
| 2007 Liechtenstein Cup 2006-07 -First Preliminary Round:-Second Preliminary Round:-Quarter Finals:-Semi Finals:-Final:... |
FC Vaduz | 8–0 | FC Ruggell |
| 2008 Liechtenstein Cup 2007-08 -First Preliminary Round:-Second Preliminary Round:-Quarter Finals:-Semi Finals:-Final:... |
FC Vaduz | 4–0 | FC Balzers |
| 2009 | FC Vaduz | 2–1 | USV Eschen/Mauren |
| 2010 2009–10 Liechtenstein Cup Liechtenstein Cup 2009–10 was the sixty-fifth season of Liechtenstein's annual cup competition. Seven clubs competed with a total of eighteen teams for one spot in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League. Defending champions were FC Vaduz, who have won the cup continuously since 1998,... |
FC Vaduz | 1–14-2 | USV Eschen/Mauren |
| 2011 2010–11 Liechtenstein Cup The 2010–11 Liechtenstein Cup was the sixty-sixth season of Liechtenstein's annual cup competition. Seven clubs competed with a total of seventeen teams for one spot in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League... |
FC Vaduz | 5–0 | USV Eschen/Mauren |