2007–08 Hazfi Cup

The Hazfi Cup 2007Ã¢ÂÂ08 is the 21st staging of Iran's football knockout competition. A record 103 clubs' entries were accepted for the competition. The tournament began on October 15, 2007.

The cup winner were guaranteed a place in the 2009 AFC Champions League.

This tournament has been organised annually by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran. Founded in 1975, the competition was not held during the 1980s.

Format

The first stage of the competition (first three rounds) consists of:

24 clubs from the Azadegan League
28 clubs from the 2nd Division
29 clubs from the 3rd Division
4 clubs from Karaj, Kish, Tehran and its suburbs

The second stage of the competition (Round of 32 onward) consists of:

18 clubs from the Iran Pro League
16 clubs from the first stage of the competition

First round

Matches were played between 15 and 19 October 2007.

Second round

Matches were played between 21 and 23 October 2007.

Third round

Matches were played between 10 and 22 November 2007.

Bracket

Round of 32

Matches were played between 22 November 2007 and 18 February 2008.

Round of 16

Matches were played between 17 December 2007 and 4 March 2008.

Quarter-finals

Matches were played between 26 February and 27 May 2008.

Semi-finals

Matches were played between 29 May and 1 June 2008.