2010 Libyan Cup Final
Encyclopedia
The 2010 Libyan Cup Final was the 20th final of the premier cup competition in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, the Libyan Cup. The match took place on June 10, 2010 at the 11 June Stadium in Tripoli
. The match was contested by 2008 runners-up Madina and 2003 winners Nasr.
Both sides entered the final looking to end respective droughts without major silverware; Madina had not won a major title since their 2001 League-Supercup double, and Nasr had not won a major trophy since winning this competition in 2002–03.
After a fairly poor first half, the game sprung into life just past the hour when defender Abubakr al Abaidy
gave the Benghazi
outfit the lead, chesting Mehdi ben Dhifallah
's knockdown and volleying past Osama al Snousi. They were in front for just under four minutes as Guinean midfielder Ismail Bangoura lashed Efosa Francis' pullback into the top corner and equalised for Madina. With time running out and the game in the balance, striker Ihaab Bouseffi did a one-two with Ndubuisi Eze
and the 24-year-old cracked a low drive into the bottom corner in the 89th minute.
The title was Nasr manager Jamaal Bounawaara's (their fourth manager of 2009–10) second Libyan Cup title as a manager, following two cup wins with Ahly Tripoli in his playing career, after defeating Ittihad on penalties in 2002 with Hilal. The win also means Nasr won qualification for the 2011 CAF Confederation Cup
.
In the two meetings between the sides in the league that season, they drew 2–2 in Tripoli
, with Nasr winning the return fixture 3–1 at the Martyrs of February Stadium. The sides had also met in a two-legged League Cup semi-final; Nasr lost the first leg 1–3 at home, before a 1–1 stalemate in Tripoli
saw Madina through to the final.
The previous and only encounter between these sides in the cup was in the 2007–08 season, where Madina defeated Nasr 2–0 in the semi-finals, before going on to lose to Khaleej Sirte.
1 Madina awarded 2–0 victory after Ahly Tripoli withdrew from the competition.
[LPL] = Libyan Premier League
[LSD] = Libyan Second Division
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city in Libya. It is also known as Western Tripoli , to distinguish it from Tripoli, Lebanon. It is affectionately called The Mermaid of the Mediterranean , describing its turquoise waters and its whitewashed buildings. Tripoli is a Greek name that means "Three...
. The match was contested by 2008 runners-up Madina and 2003 winners Nasr.
Both sides entered the final looking to end respective droughts without major silverware; Madina had not won a major title since their 2001 League-Supercup double, and Nasr had not won a major trophy since winning this competition in 2002–03.
After a fairly poor first half, the game sprung into life just past the hour when defender Abubakr al Abaidy
Abubakr al Abaidy
Abubakr Rajeb al Abaidy is a Libyan footballer. He currently plays for Nasr in the Libyan Premier League.- References :...
gave the Benghazi
Benghazi
Benghazi is the second largest city in Libya, the main city of the Cyrenaica region , and the former provisional capital of the National Transitional Council. The wider metropolitan area is also a district of Libya...
outfit the lead, chesting Mehdi ben Dhifallah
Mehdi Ben Dhifallah
Mehdi Ben Dhifallah is a Tunisian footballer. He currently plays as a striker for Al-Merreikh.-Career:Ben Dhifallah scored his first league goal for Étoile du Sahel against Jendouba Sport during the 2nd round of the 2007-08 season...
's knockdown and volleying past Osama al Snousi. They were in front for just under four minutes as Guinean midfielder Ismail Bangoura lashed Efosa Francis' pullback into the top corner and equalised for Madina. With time running out and the game in the balance, striker Ihaab Bouseffi did a one-two with Ndubuisi Eze
Ndubuisi Eze
Ndubuisi Godwin Ezeh is a Nigerian football striker currently playing for Ismaily in the Egyptian Premier League.-Career:Ezeh played an important role in Al-Hilal's successful run in the CAF Champions League 2007...
and the 24-year-old cracked a low drive into the bottom corner in the 89th minute.
The title was Nasr manager Jamaal Bounawaara's (their fourth manager of 2009–10) second Libyan Cup title as a manager, following two cup wins with Ahly Tripoli in his playing career, after defeating Ittihad on penalties in 2002 with Hilal. The win also means Nasr won qualification for the 2011 CAF Confederation Cup
2011 CAF Confederation Cup
The 2011 CAF Confederation Cup is the 8th edition of the Confederation Cup organized by the Confederation of African Football . The winners will play in the 2012 CAF Super Cup.-Association team allocation:...
.
Background
Up until the 2010 final, Madina had appeared in three previous finals (1977, 2001 & 2008), winning one of them. They also had two unofficial titles to their name, by virtue of finishing second in the domestic league, (as there was no domestic cup competition organised at this time, the runner-up in the league was unofficially proclaimed Libyan Cup champion and earned a place in the African Cup Winners Cup) in 1987 and 1990. Nasr had appeared in two finals (1997 & 2003), winning both. They also had two unofficial titles (1978, 1984) by virtue of finishing runners-up.In the two meetings between the sides in the league that season, they drew 2–2 in Tripoli
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city in Libya. It is also known as Western Tripoli , to distinguish it from Tripoli, Lebanon. It is affectionately called The Mermaid of the Mediterranean , describing its turquoise waters and its whitewashed buildings. Tripoli is a Greek name that means "Three...
, with Nasr winning the return fixture 3–1 at the Martyrs of February Stadium. The sides had also met in a two-legged League Cup semi-final; Nasr lost the first leg 1–3 at home, before a 1–1 stalemate in Tripoli
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city in Libya. It is also known as Western Tripoli , to distinguish it from Tripoli, Lebanon. It is affectionately called The Mermaid of the Mediterranean , describing its turquoise waters and its whitewashed buildings. Tripoli is a Greek name that means "Three...
saw Madina through to the final.
The previous and only encounter between these sides in the cup was in the 2007–08 season, where Madina defeated Nasr 2–0 in the semi-finals, before going on to lose to Khaleej Sirte.
Route to the final
| |Round | | |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olomby [LPL] A 0–0 (4–3 pens.) |
Round of 32 | Reef [LSD] H 3–1 |
Eze Ndubuisi Eze Ndubuisi Godwin Ezeh is a Nigerian football striker currently playing for Ismaily in the Egyptian Premier League.-Career:Ezeh played an important role in Al-Hilal's successful run in the CAF Champions League 2007... 23', 43', Sa'eed 73' |
|
| Akhdar [LPL] H 3–1 |
de Paul 44' (pen.), Mqarej 68', Sharif Abdallah Sharif Abdallah Sharif is a Libyan footballer. He currently plays for Libyan Premier League club Madina as a midfielder.Sharif was called up to the national team for its friendly match against Benin.... 82' |
Round of 16 | Khaleej Sirte [LPL] H 1–0 |
Eze Ndubuisi Eze Ndubuisi Godwin Ezeh is a Nigerian football striker currently playing for Ismaily in the Egyptian Premier League.-Career:Ezeh played an important role in Al-Hilal's successful run in the CAF Champions League 2007... 59' (pen.) |
| Ahly Tripoli [LPL] A 2–01 |
Quarter Final | Wefaq Sabrata [LSD] A 0–0 (5–4 pens.) |
||
| Hiyad [LSD] A 4–1 |
Mqarej 37' (pen.), Sanosar Camara Sanosar Camara Sanosar is a Senegalese striker currently playing for Almadina Sports Club in the Libyan Premier League.-Career:... 41', 49', Muftaah Mansour Muftaah Mansour Ahmed Muftaah is a Libyan footballer. He currently plays for the Libyan Premier League club Madina, as a midfielder.Muftaah was called up to the national team squad to face Benin.-References:... 44' |
Semi Final | Benghazi al Jadeeda Benghazi al Jadeeda Benghazi al Jadeeda is a football club based in Benghazi, Libya. The club is most famous for having the youth system which produced one of Libya's finest players of this generation, Ahmed Saad.... [LSD] A 3–1 |
Eze Ndubuisi Eze Ndubuisi Godwin Ezeh is a Nigerian football striker currently playing for Ismaily in the Egyptian Premier League.-Career:Ezeh played an important role in Al-Hilal's successful run in the CAF Champions League 2007... 31', Ben Dhifallah Mehdi Ben Dhifallah Mehdi Ben Dhifallah is a Tunisian footballer. He currently plays as a striker for Al-Merreikh.-Career:Ben Dhifallah scored his first league goal for Étoile du Sahel against Jendouba Sport during the 2nd round of the 2007-08 season... 41', 88' |
1 Madina awarded 2–0 victory after Ahly Tripoli withdrew from the competition.
[LPL] = Libyan Premier League
Libyan Premier League
The Libyan Premier League is the highest division of Libyan football championship, organised by Libyan Football Federation. The players that play in this league are mainly professional...
[LSD] = Libyan Second Division
Libyan Second Division
The Libyan Second Division is the second tier of Libyan football championship, organised by Libyan Football Federation.-Winners list:*2004-05 - Al Ahly *2005-06 - Al Nasr*2006-07 - Al Wahda*2007-08 - Al Hilal*2008-09 - Najma...
Details
See also
- 2009–10 Libyan Cup
- 2010 Libyan League Cup Final