1980–81 Yugoslav Cup
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The 1980–81 Yugoslav Cup was the 33rd season of the top football knockout competition in SFR Yugoslavia, the Yugoslav Cup
, also known as the "Marshal Tito
Cup" (Kup Maršala Tita), since its establishment in 1946.
The reigning 1979–80
cup holders Dinamo Zagreb failed to retain the trophy as they were knocked out in the second round by Radnički Niš. Velež
from Mostar
and Željezničar from Sarajevo
reached the tournament final, in what would become the only cup final contested by two clubs from Bosnia and Herzegovina
in the history of the competition.
In the final match, played at the Red Star Stadium in Belgrade
, Velež won the cup after beating Željezničar 3–2, through a late goal by Dragan Okuka
. This was their first cup win in their second appearance in the final, the first one being in 1958.
Surprise of the tournament were third level sides Bregalnica Štip and Orijent
who both managed to reach the quarter-finals. Bregalnica were eventually knocked out by Velež while Orijent lost their quarter-final tie on penalties after holding the Montenegrin side Budućnost
to a 0–0 draw. Budućnost themselves had an unusually good run, reaching the semi-finals and eliminating two of the Yugoslav "Big Four" clubs in the process, Hajduk Split
and Red Star
.
garrisons and various factories and industrial plants were also encouraged to enter, which meant that each cup edition had thousands of teams in its initial stages. These teams would go through a number of qualifying rounds before reaching the first round proper, in which they would be paired with top flight teams.
The cup final was scheduled to coincide with Youth Day, a national holiday celebrated on 25 May and accompanied by the Relay of Youth
, which doubled as the official commemoration of Josip Broz Tito
's birthday.
Seven top level clubs were knocked out at this stage: Borac Banja Luka, Hajduk Split, Rijeka, Sarajevo, Vardar, Vojvodina, and NK Zagreb.
In the following tables winning teams are marked in bold; teams from outside top level are marked in italic script.
Yugoslav Cup
The Yugoslav Cup, officially the Marshal Tito Cup, was one of two major football competitions in the former Yugoslavia, the other one being the Yugoslav League Championship. The Yugoslav Cup took place after the league championships when every competitive league in Yugoslavia had finished, in order...
, also known as the "Marshal Tito
Josip Broz Tito
Marshal Josip Broz Tito – 4 May 1980) was a Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman. While his presidency has been criticized as authoritarian, Tito was a popular public figure both in Yugoslavia and abroad, viewed as a unifying symbol for the nations of the Yugoslav federation...
Cup" (Kup Maršala Tita), since its establishment in 1946.
The reigning 1979–80
1979–80 Yugoslav Cup
The 1979–80 Yugoslav Cup was the 32nd season of the top football knockout competition in SFR Yugoslavia, the Yugoslav Cup , also known as the "Marshal Tito Cup" , since its establishment in 1946.-Calendar:...
cup holders Dinamo Zagreb failed to retain the trophy as they were knocked out in the second round by Radnički Niš. Velež
FK Velež Mostar
FK Velež , successor of RŠD Velež, is a football club from Bosnia and Herzegovina, from the city of Mostar, founded on June 22, 1922....
from Mostar
Mostar
Mostar is a city and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the largest and one of the most important cities in the Herzegovina region and the center of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of the Federation. Mostar is situated on the Neretva river and is the fifth-largest city in the country...
and Željezničar from Sarajevo
Sarajevo
Sarajevo |Bosnia]], surrounded by the Dinaric Alps and situated along the Miljacka River in the heart of Southeastern Europe and the Balkans....
reached the tournament final, in what would become the only cup final contested by two clubs from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
in the history of the competition.
In the final match, played at the Red Star Stadium in Belgrade
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
, Velež won the cup after beating Željezničar 3–2, through a late goal by Dragan Okuka
Dragan Okuka
Dragomir "Dragan" Okuka is a Serbian football manager and former player....
. This was their first cup win in their second appearance in the final, the first one being in 1958.
Surprise of the tournament were third level sides Bregalnica Štip and Orijent
NK Orijent
NK Orijent is a football club which was founded in 1918. It is a club from Sušak, the north-east part of the city of Rijeka in Croatia with long tradition. In season 2008/9 it currently plays in the third division .-External links:...
who both managed to reach the quarter-finals. Bregalnica were eventually knocked out by Velež while Orijent lost their quarter-final tie on penalties after holding the Montenegrin side Budućnost
FK Buducnost Podgorica
FK Budućnost is a football club from Podgorica, Montenegro, currently competing in the First League of Montenegro. Its colours are blue and white. FK Buducnost is a part of the Budućnost sport society.-History:...
to a 0–0 draw. Budućnost themselves had an unusually good run, reaching the semi-finals and eliminating two of the Yugoslav "Big Four" clubs in the process, Hajduk Split
HNK Hajduk Split
HNK Hajduk Split, commonly referred to as Hajduk Split or simply Hajduk, is a Croatian football club founded in 1911 and based in the city of Split. The club's home ground since 1979 is the 35,000-seater Poljud Stadium and the team's traditional home colours are white shirts with blue shorts and...
and Red Star
Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is a part of the Red Star Sports Society.Red Star Belgrade is the most successful Serbian club, with a record of 25 national championships and 23 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions...
.
Calendar
The Yugoslav Cup was a tournament for which clubs from all tiers of the football pyramid were eligible to enter. In addition, amateur teams put together by individual Yugoslav People's ArmyYugoslav People's Army
The Yugoslav People's Army , also referred to as the Yugoslav National Army , was the military of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.-Origins:The origins of the JNA can...
garrisons and various factories and industrial plants were also encouraged to enter, which meant that each cup edition had thousands of teams in its initial stages. These teams would go through a number of qualifying rounds before reaching the first round proper, in which they would be paired with top flight teams.
The cup final was scheduled to coincide with Youth Day, a national holiday celebrated on 25 May and accompanied by the Relay of Youth
Relay of Youth
The Relay of Youth was a symbolic relay race held in Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia every year...
, which doubled as the official commemoration of Josip Broz Tito
Josip Broz Tito
Marshal Josip Broz Tito – 4 May 1980) was a Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman. While his presidency has been criticized as authoritarian, Tito was a popular public figure both in Yugoslavia and abroad, viewed as a unifying symbol for the nations of the Yugoslav federation...
's birthday.
| Round | | Date | | Fixtures | | Clubs |
|---|---|---|---|
| First round | 15 October 1980 | 16 | 32 → 16 |
| Second round | 19 November 1980 | 8 | 16 → 8 |
| Quarter-finals | 22 February 1981 | 8 | 8 → 4 |
| Semi-finals | 1 April 1981 | 4 | 4 → 2 |
| Final | 24 May 1981 | 2 | 2 → 1 |
First round
First round proper was played on 15 October 1980. As in all stages until the final, ties were decided over a single leg, with penalty shootouts used to determine winners when matches ended in a draw after regular time. All eighteen 1980–81 Yugoslav First League clubs entered the competition at this stage, along with fourteen lower-tier teams.Seven top level clubs were knocked out at this stage: Borac Banja Luka, Hajduk Split, Rijeka, Sarajevo, Vardar, Vojvodina, and NK Zagreb.
In the following tables winning teams are marked in bold; teams from outside top level are marked in italic script.
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bregalnica Štip | 1–0 | Šumadija |
| 2 | Budućnost FK Buducnost Podgorica FK Budućnost is a football club from Podgorica, Montenegro, currently competing in the First League of Montenegro. Its colours are blue and white. FK Buducnost is a part of the Budućnost sport society.-History:... |
4–0 | Hajduk Split HNK Hajduk Split HNK Hajduk Split, commonly referred to as Hajduk Split or simply Hajduk, is a Croatian football club founded in 1911 and based in the city of Split. The club's home ground since 1979 is the 35,000-seater Poljud Stadium and the team's traditional home colours are white shirts with blue shorts and... |
| 3 | Čelik NK Celik Zenica NK Čelik is a football club from Bosnia and Herzegovina, playing in the city of Zenica.The name Čelik means "Steel" in Bosnian - it is derived from Turkish çelik... |
1–2 | Sutjeska |
| 4 | Red Star Red Star Belgrade Red Star Belgrade is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is a part of the Red Star Sports Society.Red Star Belgrade is the most successful Serbian club, with a record of 25 national championships and 23 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions... |
4–1 | Osijek NK Osijek NK Osijek is a Croatian football club, from Osijek in eastern Croatia.- History :NK Osijek's early roots are found in club called NK Udarnik that was formed in 1945 under FPR Yugoslavia's new communist authorities on the ashes of dissolved HŠK Slavija... |
| 5 | Dinamo Vinkovci HNK Cibalia HNK Cibalia, or just Cibalia, is a Croatian football club from the town of Vinkovci in eastern Croatia. Cibalia currently play in the Prva HNL, Croatia's top flight. Their stadium is located in the south part of their home town and can hold 12,000 spectators... |
2–1 | Vardar FK Vardar FK Vardar Skopje is a Macedonian football club based in the capital city of Skopje. FK Vardar is currently a member of the 1-MFL. FK Vardar is the most popular and renowned Macedonian football club both domestically and abroad, having won 6 national championships and 6 national cups... |
| 6 | Dinamo Zagreb | 2–1 | Vojvodina FK Vojvodina FK Vojvodina is a football club from Novi Sad, Serbia. The club currently competes in the Serbian SuperLiga. FK Vojvodina is the third oldest football club in Serbia's SuperLiga, after OFK Beograd which was founded in 1911 and FK Javor which was founded in 1912.-History:FK Vojvodina was founded... |
| 7 | Napredak Kruševac FK Napredak Kruševac FK Napredak is a football club based in the city of Kruševac, Serbia. The club was founded on December 8, 1946, through a fusion of three local area clubs: Zakić, Badža and 14. Oktobar... |
2–1 | Sarajevo FK Sarajevo FK Sarajevo is a professional football club based in Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia-Herzegovina and is one of the most popular clubs in the country. Founded on October 24, 1946, the club was the most successful club from SR Bosnia and Herzegovina in former Yugoslavia, winning two First League... |
| 8 | NK Zagreb NK Zagreb NK Zagreb is a Croatian football club, from the Croatian capital of Zagreb.NK Zagreb's home is the Stadion Kranjčevićeva with capacity of 8,850. The club's fans are known as the White Angels... |
1–2 | Orijent NK Orijent NK Orijent is a football club which was founded in 1918. It is a club from Sušak, the north-east part of the city of Rijeka in Croatia with long tradition. In season 2008/9 it currently plays in the third division .-External links:... |
| 9 | Olimpija NK Olimpija Ljubljana (1911) NK Olimpija Ljubljana was a Slovenian association football club based in Ljubljana. The club had traced its origin back to 1911 when it was originally founded as SK Ilirija. It had gone through a series of mergers in the first half of the 20th century before adopting the name Olimpija in 1962... |
2–1 | Jedinstvo Bihać NK Jedinstvo Bihac NK Jedinstvo is a football club from Bosnia and Herzegovina, from the city of Bihać. NK Jedinstvo was founded in 1919. The club's stadium is called Pod Borićima Stadion and it can seat 8,000... |
| 10 | Partizan FK Partizan Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978... |
2–2 (6–4 p) | Rijeka NK Rijeka HNK Rijeka is a Croatian football club, from Rijeka on the Croatian coast.-History:The club was founded as NK Kvarner in 1946, after Rijeka passed from Italy to Yugoslavia following the end of World War II. During its early period in Yugoslavia, the club had moderate success in various Yugoslav... |
| 11 | Priština | 1–2 | OFK Belgrade |
| 12 | Radnički Niš | 2–0 | Borac Čapljina HNK Capljina HNK Čapljina is a football club from Čapljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina club is currently playing in the Prva Liga Federacije Bosne i Hercegovine... |
| 13 | Rudar Titovo Velenje | 1–2 | Željezničar |
| 14 | Sloboda Titovo Užice | 1–1 (4–1 p) | Proleter FK Proleter Zrenjanin FK Proleter Zrenjanin was a football club from the city of Zrenjanin, Vojvodina, Serbia.-Early period:... |
| 15 | Sloboda Tuzla FK Sloboda Tuzla FK Sloboda is a football club from the city of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The English translation of the team's name is Football Club Freedom... |
5–0 | Dinamo Pančevo FK Dinamo Pancevo FK Dinamo Pančevo is a football club based in Pančevo, Serbia.They were formed in 1945. The club has complete independence regarding organisation, management, finances, material goods and facilities... |
| 16 | Velež FK Velež Mostar FK Velež , successor of RŠD Velež, is a football club from Bosnia and Herzegovina, from the city of Mostar, founded on June 22, 1922.... |
3–2 | Borac Banja Luka |
Second round
Second round proper was played on 19 November 1980. This round was marked by cup holders Dinamo Zagreb's exit following their 2–1 defeat to Radnički Niš, and the two third level minnows Bregalnica and Orijent who both knocked out top flight opponents. The tie between Sutjeska and Velež was awarded 3–0 to Velež.| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bregalnica Štip | 1–0 | Olimpija NK Olimpija Ljubljana (1911) NK Olimpija Ljubljana was a Slovenian association football club based in Ljubljana. The club had traced its origin back to 1911 when it was originally founded as SK Ilirija. It had gone through a series of mergers in the first half of the 20th century before adopting the name Olimpija in 1962... |
| 2 | Budućnost FK Buducnost Podgorica FK Budućnost is a football club from Podgorica, Montenegro, currently competing in the First League of Montenegro. Its colours are blue and white. FK Buducnost is a part of the Budućnost sport society.-History:... |
2–1 | Red Star Red Star Belgrade Red Star Belgrade is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is a part of the Red Star Sports Society.Red Star Belgrade is the most successful Serbian club, with a record of 25 national championships and 23 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions... |
| 3 | Orijent NK Orijent NK Orijent is a football club which was founded in 1918. It is a club from Sušak, the north-east part of the city of Rijeka in Croatia with long tradition. In season 2008/9 it currently plays in the third division .-External links:... |
1–0 | OFK Belgrade |
| 4 | Partizan FK Partizan Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978... |
5–0 | Napredak Kruševac FK Napredak Kruševac FK Napredak is a football club based in the city of Kruševac, Serbia. The club was founded on December 8, 1946, through a fusion of three local area clubs: Zakić, Badža and 14. Oktobar... |
| 5 | Radnički Niš | 2–1 | Dinamo Zagreb |
| 6 | Sloboda Tuzla FK Sloboda Tuzla FK Sloboda is a football club from the city of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The English translation of the team's name is Football Club Freedom... |
3–0 | Dinamo Vinkovci HNK Cibalia HNK Cibalia, or just Cibalia, is a Croatian football club from the town of Vinkovci in eastern Croatia. Cibalia currently play in the Prva HNL, Croatia's top flight. Their stadium is located in the south part of their home town and can hold 12,000 spectators... |
| 7 | Sutjeska | 0–3 (w/o Walkover In British English, a walkover or W.O. is the awarding of a victory to a contestant because there are no other contestants, or because the other contestants have been disqualified or have forfeited. The term can apply in sport, but can also apply to elections... ) |
Velež FK Velež Mostar FK Velež , successor of RŠD Velež, is a football club from Bosnia and Herzegovina, from the city of Mostar, founded on June 22, 1922.... |
| 8 | Željezničar | 1–0 | Sloboda Titovo Užice |
Quarter-finals
Quarter-final matches were played on 22 February 1981.| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orijent NK Orijent NK Orijent is a football club which was founded in 1918. It is a club from Sušak, the north-east part of the city of Rijeka in Croatia with long tradition. In season 2008/9 it currently plays in the third division .-External links:... |
0–0 (2–4 p) | Budućnost FK Buducnost Podgorica FK Budućnost is a football club from Podgorica, Montenegro, currently competing in the First League of Montenegro. Its colours are blue and white. FK Buducnost is a part of the Budućnost sport society.-History:... |
| 2 | Partizan FK Partizan Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978... |
2–0 | Sloboda Tuzla FK Sloboda Tuzla FK Sloboda is a football club from the city of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The English translation of the team's name is Football Club Freedom... |
| 3 | Velež FK Velež Mostar FK Velež , successor of RŠD Velež, is a football club from Bosnia and Herzegovina, from the city of Mostar, founded on June 22, 1922.... |
2–0 | Bregalnica Štip |
| 4 | Željezničar | 1–0 | Radnički Niš |
Semi-finals
Semi-final matches were played on 1 April 1981.| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Velež FK Velež Mostar FK Velež , successor of RŠD Velež, is a football club from Bosnia and Herzegovina, from the city of Mostar, founded on June 22, 1922.... |
2–1 | Budućnost FK Buducnost Podgorica FK Budućnost is a football club from Podgorica, Montenegro, currently competing in the First League of Montenegro. Its colours are blue and white. FK Buducnost is a part of the Budućnost sport society.-History:... |
| 2 | Željezničar | 2–0 | Partizan FK Partizan Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978... |
Final
| Home Club (de facto) | Score | Visiting Club |
|---|---|---|
| Velež Mostar Velež Mostar FK Velež , successor of RŠD Velež, is a football club from Bosnia and Herzegovina, from the city of Mostar, founded on June 22, 1922.... |
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Željezničar Sarajevo |
| Date | May 24, 1981 | |
| Locale | Stadion Crvene Zvezde, Belgrade Belgrade Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe... , Serbia Serbia Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans... |
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| Attendance | 40,000 (cap. 51,328) | |
| Referee | Vlajic (Beograd) | |
| Velež (coach: Miloš Milutinović Miloš Milutinovic Miloš Milutinović was a Serbian football player and manager... ) |
Enver Marić Enver Maric Enver Marić is a former Bosnian football goalkeeper and now a successful coach.... , Avdo Kalajdžić Avdo Kalajdžić Avdo Kalajdžić is a former football defender who played for clubs in the former Yugoslavia and Turkey.-Career:Born in Yugoslavia, Kalajdžić started playing professional football for local side FK Velež Mostar. He would make over 200 Yugoslav First League appearances in a 10-year spell with the club... , Aleksandar Mičić (Momčilo Vukoje), Dubravko Ledić, Vladimir Matijević Vladimir Matijevic (footballer) Vladimir Matijević is a former Bosnian football player. He got 3 caps for Yugoslavia.-External links:* *... , Veselin Đurasović, Dragan Okuka Dragan Okuka Dragomir "Dragan" Okuka is a Serbian football manager and former player.... , Blaž Slišković Blaž Sliškovic Blaž "Baka" Slišković is a former Bosnian Croat football player and currently the manager of Al-Ansar.... , Vahid Halilhodžić Vahid Halilhodžic Vahid "Vaha" Halilhodžić is a former Bosnian football player and now a manager, currently managing the Algeria national football team.... , Adnan Međedović, Vladimir Skočajić Vladimir Skočajić Vladimir Skočajić is Bosnian-Herzegovian football manager and former player. He is most famous for his playing for FK Velež from Mostar, where he scored 48 goals in 153 matches.-Career:... (Mirsad Mulahasanović) |
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| Željezničar (coach: Ivica Osim Ivica Osim Ivan "Ivica" Osim is a Bosnian former football player and manager. He was most recently head coach of Japan, before he suffered a stroke in November 2007 and left the post... ) |
Slavko Njeguš, Branislav Berjan, Vlado Komšić, Ivan Lušić, Hajrudin Saračević Hajrudin Saracevic Hajrudin Saračević is a former Bosnian football player.He played for FK Željezničar for almost all of his career. He made his debut in 1967-1968 season at the age of 18. He has collected 313 league appearances for FK Željezničar and that is the club record. In total, he played 339 official matches... , Josip Čilić, Edin Bahtić Edin Bahtic Edin Bahtić - Fićo is a former Bosnian football player.He got his nickname after famous Yugoslav car Zastava 750 or Fićo.-Career:... , Milomir Odović Milomir Odovic Milomir Odović is a Bosnian Serb football manager and former player. Currently, he is employed as a head coach of FK Slavija Sarajevo.... (Dragomir Vlaški), Rade Paprica Rade Paprica Rade Paprica is a Bosnian Serb former professional footballer who played in the former Yugoslavia, Greece and Turkey.-Career:... , Mehmed Baždarević Mehmed Baždarevic Mehmed Baždarević is a Bosnian football manager and former football midfielder. He is the current manager of the French Ligue 1 club Sochaux-Montbéliard. Baždarević played for Bosnian side Željezničar Sarajevo and Sochaux-Montbéliard, among others... , Nikola Nikić Nikola Nikic Nikola Nikić - Folcika is a Bosnian football manager and former player. He is currently employed as a manager of a Bosnia-Herzegovina national U21 team.... (Anton Grabo) |
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| Notes | 0-1 Bazdarevic (36'pen), 1-1 Halilhodzic (55'), 2-1 Halilhodzic (58'), 2-2 Bazdarevic (62'pen), 3-2 Okuka (80') |
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External links
- 1980–81 cup season details at Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics FoundationRec.Sport.Soccer Statistics FoundationThe Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation is an international amateur organization dedicated to collecting statistics about association football...
- 1981 cup final details at Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation