2012–13 UAE League Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Teams | 14 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Ajman |
| Runners-up | Al Jazira |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 42 |
| Goals scored | 137 (3.26 per match) |
| Top goal scorer | Founéké Sy (10 goals) |
The 2012–13 UAE League Cup, commonly known as the Etisalat Emirates Cup for sponsorship reasons,[1] is the fifth season of the league cup competition for teams in the UAE Pro-League. It started on 18 September 2012 and concluded with the final on 14 May 2013. Al Ahli were the defending champions, who had won their first title the previous season.
Format
The number of teams involved in the competition has increased this year from 12 to 14, in line with the league. As a result, there are now 3 instead of 2 groups in the initial group stage - two of 5 teams and one of 4 teams.[2] The three teams who finish top of each group will advance automatically to the semi-finals, along with one runner-up.
Group stage
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Wahda | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 7 | +11 | 19 |
| 2 | Al Ain | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 5 | +8 | 18 |
| 3 | Al Nasr | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 10 | +3 | 9 |
| 4 | Dubai | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 16 | −5 | 7 |
| 5 | Al-Shaab | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 23 | −17 | 2 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Source: Soccerway
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Jazira | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 15 | +8 | 15 |
| 2 | Al Wasl | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 18 | −5 | 12 |
| 3 | Al Dhafra | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 14 | +2 | 11 |
| 4 | Bani Yas | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 10 |
| 5 | Al Ittihad Kalba | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | −5 | 8 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Source: Soccerway
Group C
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Shabab | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 5 | +7 | 14 |
| 2 | Ajman | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 9 | +7 | 12 |
| 3 | Al Ahli | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | −5 | 5 |
| 4 | Dibba Al Fujairah | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 16 | −9 | 3 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
| Ajman | 6–1 | Dibba Al Fujairah |
|---|---|---|
| Dibba Al Fujairah | 0–3 | Al Shabab |
|---|---|---|
| Dibba Al Fujairah | 3–0 | Al Ahli |
|---|---|---|
| Dibba Al Fujairah | 1–3 | Ajman |
|---|---|---|
| Al Shabab | 2–1 | Dibba Al Fujairah |
|---|---|---|
| Al Ahli | 2–1 | Dibba Al Fujairah |
|---|---|---|
Source: Soccerway
Semi-finals
Final
| Etisalat Emirates Cup 2012–13 winners |
|---|
| 1st title |
References
- ^ "Etisalat broadens commitment to UAE soccer". 27 September 2013.
- ^ "Group stage". Soccerway. Retrieved 1 November 2012.