2018_Independence_Cup_(Bangladesh)
2018 Independence Cup (Bangladesh)
Football tournament season
This article is about the cup season held in December 2018. For the season that held in January to February 2018, see 2017–18 Independence Cup (Bangladesh).
The 2018 Independence Cup, also known as Walton Independence Cup 2018[1] or Walton Independence Cup Football Tournament 2018[2] due to the sponsorship from Walton Group, was the 10th edition of the Independence Cup, the main domestic annual club football tournament organized by Bangladesh Football Federation. Thirteen participants competed in the tournament.
Quick Facts Tournament details, Country ...
| Tournament details | |
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| Country | Bangladesh |
| Dates | 1–26 December 2018 |
| Teams | 13 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Bashundhara Kings (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Sheikh Russel KC |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 22 |
| Goals scored | 44 (2 per match) |
| Attendance | 118,765 (5,398 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | 4 goals Paul Emile Biyaga(Arambagh KS) |
| Best player |  Anisur Rahman Zico(Bashundhara Kings) |
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Arambagh KS was the winner of the previous edition, having defeated 2–0 Chittagong Abahani in the final of the tournament.
- All 22 matches were played at Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka
- 1, 4 and 7 December were played 1 match in a day of group stage.
- 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 & 9 December were played 2 matches in a day of group stage.
- All matches were live telecast on Channel 9
- Co-sponsored by Progoti Life Insurance Company Limited, Marcel Fridge & www
.risingbd .com
- Champion got US$5960.
- Runners-up got US$3576.
The draw of the tournament was held 18:00 BST at BFF house Motijheel on 25 November 2018. The thirteen participants were divided into four groups. The top two teams from each group played Quarterfinals.
More information Key to colours in group tables ...
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| Group Winners and Runners-up advance to the Quarterfinals | |
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Group A
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Arambagh KS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 6 | Advance to Quarterfinals |
| 2 | Saif Sporting Club | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 3 | |
| 3 | Team BJMC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0 |
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Source: GSA
More information Team BJMC, 1–2 ...
| Team BJMC | 1–2 | Arambagh KS |
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More information Arambagh KS, 3–1 ...
| Arambagh KS | 3–1 | Saif Sporting Club |
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Group B
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Chittagong Abahani | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 7 | Advance to Quarterfinals |
| 2 | Rahmatganj MFS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 4 | |
| 3 | NoFeL Sporting Club | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | −4 | 3 | |
| 4 | Dhaka Mohammedan | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 2 |
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Source: GSA
More information Chittagong Abahani, 3–0 ...
| Chittagong Abahani | 3–0 | NoFeL Sporting Club |
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More information Rahmatganj MFS, 0–1 ...
| Rahmatganj MFS | 0–1 | Chittagong Abahani |
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More information NoFeL Sporting Club, 2–0 ...
| NoFeL Sporting Club | 2–0 | Dhaka Mohammedan |
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More information Rahmatganj MFS, 3–0 ...
| Rahmatganj MFS | 3–0 | NoFeL Sporting Club |
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Group C
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Dhaka Abahani | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 | Advance to Quarterfinals |
| 2 | Brothers Union | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| 3 | Muktijoddha SKC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 1 |
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Source: GSA
More information Dhaka Abahani, 2–1 ...
| Dhaka Abahani | 2–1 | Muktijoddha Sangsad KC |
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More information Muktijoddha Sangsad KC, 1–1 ...
| Muktijoddha Sangsad KC | 1–1 | Brothers Union |
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Group D
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | Bashundhara Kings | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 4 | Advance to Quarterfinals |
| 2 | Sheikh Russel KC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 3 | Sheikh Jamal DC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 1 |
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Source: GSA
More information Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club, 0–2 ...
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Bracket
| Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||||||
| Arambagh KS | 3 (3) | |||||||||||||
| Brothers Union | 3 (4) | |||||||||||||
| Brothers Union | 0 | |||||||||||||
| Sheikh Russel KC | 2 | |||||||||||||
| Chittagong Abahani | 0 | |||||||||||||
| Sheikh Russel KC | 2 | |||||||||||||
| Sheikh Russel KC | 1 | |||||||||||||
| Bashundhara Kings | 2 | |||||||||||||
| Dhaka Abahani | 1 | |||||||||||||
| Saif Sporting Club | 0 | |||||||||||||
| Dhaka Abahani | 1 (6) | |||||||||||||
| Bashundhara Kings | 1 (7) | |||||||||||||
| Bashundhara Kings | 2 (3) | |||||||||||||
| Rahmatganj MFS | 2 (2) | |||||||||||||
Quarterfinals
More information Arambagh KS, 3–3 (a.e.t.) ...
| Arambagh KS | 3–3 (a.e.t.) | Brothers Union |
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More information Chittagong Abahani, 0–2 ...
| Chittagong Abahani | 0–2 | Sheikh Russel KC |
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More information Dhaka Abahani, 1–0 ...
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More information Bashundhara Kings, 2–2 (a.e.t.) ...
| Bashundhara Kings | 2–2 (a.e.t.) | Rahmatganj MFS |
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Semifinals
More information Brothers Union, 0–2 ...
| Brothers Union | 0–2 | Sheikh Russel KC |
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More information Dhaka Abahani, 1–1 (a.e.t.) ...
| Dhaka Abahani | 1–1 (a.e.t.) | Bashundhara Kings |
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Kervens Belfort  82' |
Motin Mia 69' |
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Final
More information Sheikh Russel KC, 1–2 (a.e.t.) ...
| Sheikh Russel KC | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Bashundhara Kings |
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- As of 27 December 2018
4 Goals
3 Goals
Alisher Azizov (Sheikh Russel KC)
Rabiul Hasan (Arambagh KS)
Mamadou Bah (Chittagong Abahani)
2 Goals
- Faisal Ahmed Shitol (Dhaka Abahani)
- Jamal Bhuyan (Saif Sporting Club)
- Motin Mia (Bashundhara Kings)
Leonardo Vieira Lima (Brothers Union)
Siyo Zunapio (Rahmatganj MFS)
Kervens Belfort (Dhaka Abahani)
Bakhtiyar Duyshobekov (Bashundhara Kings)
Raphael Odovin (Sheikh Russel KC)
1 Goal
- Arifur Rahman (Arambagh KS)
- Faysal Ahmed (Rahmatganj MFS)
- Jamal Hossain (Rahmatganj MFS)
- Khandokar Ashraful Islam (NoFeL Sporting Club)
- Mannaf Rabby (Brothers Union)
- Mohammad Roman (NoFeL Sporting Club)
- Nasiruddin Chowdhury (Bashundhara Kings)
- Rakibul Islam (Rahmatganj MFS)
- Sujon Biswas (Muktijoddha Sangsad KC)
- Marcos Vinícius (Bashundhara Kings)
Daniel Colindres (Bashundhara Kings)
Yusuke Kato (Muktijoddha Sangsad KC)- Mufta Lawal (Chittagong Abahani)
- Samson Iliasu (Team BJMC)
Jack Daniels (Brothers Union)
See also
- "Kings still unsatisfied after lifting Independence Cup". The Daily Star. 27 December 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
- "Independence Cup Football: Both matches end in goalless draw". United News of Bangladesh. Dhaka. 8 December 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2019.