2011–12 Hazfi Cup


The 2011–12 Hazfi Cup was the 25th season of the Iranian football knockout competition. Persepolis were the defending champion but were eliminated by Esteghlal in the quarter-finals; The fourth consecutive wins for Esteghlal against Persepolis in official matches. The competition began on September 12, 2011 and was end on March 15, 2012. Esteghlal beat Shahin Bushehr 4-1 on penalties and was qualified for the group stage of the 2013 AFC Champions League.

Participating teams

Totally 100 teams participate in the 2011–12 season. These teams are divided into three main groups which are introduced here.
Group 1 '
  • In total 34 teams, 1 additional team from Tehran province, 1 team from Kish, and 1 team from Khoramshahr.
Group 2 '
Group 3 '
  • In total 28 teams :
Group 4 '
In the First Stage of “2011–12 Hazfi Cup”, 82 teams will be presented. In this stage three rounds will be done, and finally, 14 teams will be qualified for the Second Stage.
The first round will be started with 52 teams. From this round, 26 teams are allowed to go to the second round. These 26 teams together with the other 30 teams will play in the second round. The winners of second round will play in the third round, and finally, 14 teams will go through the Second Stage.

First Round

Second Round

Third Round

Second stage

From this stage the 18 teams from Iran Pro League will be entered into the Main Draw and together with 14 teams from the third round, will start their matches in the fourth round. The 16 winners will continue their matches in a normal draw.

Fourth Round (Round of 32)

Fifth Round (Round of 16)

Quarter-Final (1/4 Final - Last 8)

Semi-Final (1/2 Final - Last 4)

Final

NoDateHome teamScoreAway teamNotes
31March 15, 2012Esteghlal0-0Shahin BushehrEsteghlal progress 4-1 on penalties

Note: H: Home team, A: Away team