Lebanese Elite Cup 2008
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The Lebanese Elite Cup
2008 was the 11th edition of this football tournament
in Lebanon. It was held from August 27 to September 11, 2008 in Beirut and Sidon. This tournament includes the five best teams from the 2007-08 Saison
and the Cup Winner
. Since Al-Mabarrah
finished 4th in the league and won the cup, Shabab Al-Sahel
qualified to the tournament too.
League Champions Al Ahed won the tournament after beating Al-Ansar 3–1 in the final, it was the first win for Al Ahed in this tournament. Al Ahed players Salih Sadir and Hassan Maatouk were the top scorers of the Lebanese Elite Cup, scoring three goals each.
It was the first edition after a 3-year break caused by the political protests
and the 2006 Lebanon War. The draw took place on July 2, 2008 in Beirut.
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Lebanese Elite Cup
The Lebanese Elite Cup is a Lebanese cup competition played by the top-6 league finishers of the previous season.The competition was first played in 1996 and was contested by the top four of the league and the cup winners. It was known as the Super League Cup...
2008 was the 11th edition of this football tournament
Football in Lebanon
Football is a popular sport in Lebanon. Football in Lebanon is governed by the Federation Libanaise de Football Association. The country's most popular clubs are Al-Ansar and Al-Nejmeh...
in Lebanon. It was held from August 27 to September 11, 2008 in Beirut and Sidon. This tournament includes the five best teams from the 2007-08 Saison
Lebanese Premier League 2007-08
The Lebanese Premier League 2007/08 season is the 60th season in the Lebanese Premier League. The Championship was decided on the final matchday, when Al-Ansar and Nejmeh tied each other 1–1 while Al Ahed defeated Tadamon Sour 2–1 to win its first championship title...
and the Cup Winner
Lebanese FA Cup
The Lebanese FA Cup is the top knockout tournament in Lebanese football. The most successful team is Al-Ansar, winning 12 titles.- Finals :*1938 : Al Nahda FC *1939 : Helmi Sport*1940 : Helmi Sport*1941 : Al Nahda FC...
. Since Al-Mabarrah
Al-Mabarrah
Al-Mabarrah is a Lebanese football club which competes in the Lebanese Premier League. It was founded in 1980, and played in friendly tournaments. In 1987 Al-Mabarra joined the Lebanese Football Federation, putting a strong team...
finished 4th in the league and won the cup, Shabab Al-Sahel
Shabab Al-Sahel
Shabab Al-Sahel are a Lebanese football club who play in the Lebanese First Division....
qualified to the tournament too.
League Champions Al Ahed won the tournament after beating Al-Ansar 3–1 in the final, it was the first win for Al Ahed in this tournament. Al Ahed players Salih Sadir and Hassan Maatouk were the top scorers of the Lebanese Elite Cup, scoring three goals each.
It was the first edition after a 3-year break caused by the political protests
2006–2008 Lebanese political protests
The 2006–2008 Lebanese political protests were a series of protests and sit-ins that began on 1 December 2006, led by groups in Lebanon that opposed the US and Saudi-backed government of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora and ended on 21 May 2008 following the Doha Agreement...
and the 2006 Lebanon War. The draw took place on July 2, 2008 in Beirut.
Teams
| Club | City | 2007-2008 season |
|---|---|---|
| Al Ahed | Beirut Beirut Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan... |
Lebanese Premier League Champions |
| Al Ansar | Beirut Beirut Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan... |
2nd in Lebanese Premier League |
| Nejmeh | Beirut Beirut Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan... |
3rd in Lebanese Premier League |
| Al Mabarrah Al-Mabarrah Al-Mabarrah is a Lebanese football club which competes in the Lebanese Premier League. It was founded in 1980, and played in friendly tournaments. In 1987 Al-Mabarra joined the Lebanese Football Federation, putting a strong team... |
Beirut Beirut Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan... |
4th in Lebanese Premier League/Cup Winners |
| Safa Sporting Club Safa Sporting Club Safa Beirut SC is a Lebanese sports club based in Wata El-Museitbeh, Beirut. In English the name Safa الصفاء means clarity... |
Beirut Beirut Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan... |
5th in Lebanese Premier League |
| Shabab Al-Sahel Shabab Al-Sahel Shabab Al-Sahel are a Lebanese football club who play in the Lebanese First Division.... |
Beirut Beirut Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan... |
6th in Lebanese Premier League |
Group A
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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 Al Ansar |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
| Shabab Al-Sahel Shabab Al-Sahel Shabab Al-Sahel are a Lebanese football club who play in the Lebanese First Division.... |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
| Al Mabarrah Al-Mabarrah Al-Mabarrah is a Lebanese football club which competes in the Lebanese Premier League. It was founded in 1980, and played in friendly tournaments. In 1987 Al-Mabarra joined the Lebanese Football Federation, putting a strong team... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0 |
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Group B
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| Al Ahed |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 4 | |
| Nejmeh |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| Safa Sporting Club Safa Sporting Club Safa Beirut SC is a Lebanese sports club based in Wata El-Museitbeh, Beirut. In English the name Safa الصفاء means clarity... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 0 |
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Knok-out stage
Semi finals
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Top Scorer
| Rank | Name | Club | Goals |
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| 1 |  Salih SadirSalih Sadir Salih Sadir Salih Al-Sadoun is an Iraqi midfielder. He currently plays for Safa Beirut SC. Previously, Sadir played with Rah Ahan F.C. in the Iran Pro League on loan. He also plays for the Iraq national football team since 2003... |
Al Ahed | 3 |
| Hassan Maatouk Hassan Maatouk Hassan Maatouk is a Lebanese football striker who is currently on loan to UAE Pro-League side Ajman Club and the Lebanon national football team.-Career:Hassan plays for Al-Ahed... |
Al Ahed | 3 | |
| 3 | Abbas Ahmed Atwi Abbas Ahmed Atwi Abbas Ahmed Atwi is Lebanese footballer. He currently plays in midfield for Nejmeh and serves as the team's captain, wearing the number 10 shirt. He is not related fellow Lebanese footballer and Al-Ahed player, Abbas Ali Atwi.... |
Nejmeh | 2 |
| Mustapha Chahine |
Nejmeh | 2 | |
 Ahmad Jaradi |
Shabab Al-Sahel Shabab Al-Sahel Shabab Al-Sahel are a Lebanese football club who play in the Lebanese First Division.... |
2 | |
| Abbas Ali Atwi Abbas Ali Atwi Abbas Ali Atwi is a Lebanese footballer. He currently plays for the Lebanese side Al Ahed F.C. as a striker. In 2003 and 2004, he played for Olympic Beirut before signing with Al Ahed in 2005. He started his career playing for Al-Bourj FC... |
Al Ahed | 2 | |
| Mohamad Atwi |
Al-Ansar | 2 |