The 2010 KPT-PFF Cup was the inaugural edition of the KPT-PFF Cup, a domestic football cup organised by the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) in collaboration with Karachi Port Trust (KPT).[2][3][4] Played in Karachi from 22 February to 7 March 2010, it featured sixteen teams split into four groups with knockout rounds to follow.[5]
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan |
| City | Karachi |
| Venues | 2 |
| Dates | 22 February – 7 March 2010 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Karachi Port Trust (1st title) |
| Runners-up | National Bank |
| Third place | Khan Research Laboratories |
| Fourth place | Balochistan |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 32 |
| Top goal scorer | Safiullah Khan (9 goals)[1] |
| Awards | |
| Best player | Zafar Majeed (KPT) |
| Best goalkeeper | Amir Gul Chhutto |
Karachi Port Trust won the title, defeating National Bank 2–1 in the final at the KPT Stadium.[6][7] Khan Research Laboratories beat Balochistan 8–0 to claim third place.[8]
Background and format
editPFF introduced the KPT-PFF Cup as a new invitational tournament in early 2010.[2] The field comprised leading departmental sides from the previous Pakistan Premier League season, in addition to provincial associations, divided into four groups (A–D). Twenty of the scheduled 32 matches were played at the KPT Stadium and twelve at the Quaid-i-Azam football field in Steel Town, Karachi.[5]
Trials and selection for the provincial teams were conducted ahead of the event.[9] A minute of silence was also held for deceased player Abdul Khaliq.[10]
Venues
edit- KPT Stadium, Kharadar (Karachi) – primary venue.[5]
- Quaid-i-Azam football field, Steel Town (Karachi) – secondary venue.[5]
Teams
edit- Departmental teams: Khan Research Laboratories, National Bank, Habib Bank, Pakistan Army, KESC, Sui Southern Gas, Pakistan Navy, Pak Elektron, Pakistan Airlines, Karachi Port Trust,[2] Pakistan Steel (admitted after a late withdrawal of Gilgit Baltistan provincial team)[11]
- Provincial teams: Sindh, Balochistan, NWFP, Islamabad, Punjab.[5][8]
Group stage
editGroup A
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khan Research Laboratories | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | +9 | 9 | Advance to Knockout round |
| 2 | National Bank | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 6 | |
| 3 | Habib Bank | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | −5 | 3 | |
| 4 | Sindh | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | −5 | 0 |
Group B
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karachi Electric Supply Corporation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 5 | Advance to Knockout round |
| 2 | Balochistan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 4 | |
| 3 | Pakistan Army | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 4 | |
| 4 | Sui Southern Gas | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 3 |
Group C
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan Navy | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 7 | Advance to Knockout round |
| 2 | Pakistan Steel | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 5 | |
| 3 | Pak Elektron | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 | |
| 4 | NWFP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | −5 | 0 |
Group D
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 7 | +2 | 7 | Advance to Knockout round |
| 2 | Karachi Port Trust | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | +1 | 5 | |
| 3 | Pakistan Airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | |
| 4 | Islamabad | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 0 |
Knockout round
editQuarter-finals
editSemi-finals
editThird-place match
editFinal
edit| Karachi Port Trust | 2–1 | National Bank |
|---|---|---|
Younus  60'Ahmed 79' |
Report | Shah 82' |
References
edit- ↑ "Safi, Jayasuriya top scorers' list". The Nation. 24 March 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- 1 2 3 "PFF organises football tourney from Feb 22". The News International. 28 January 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ↑ "PFF announces Fair Play Regulation". Brecorder. 13 February 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ↑ "PFF hails ball boys for commendable display". The Nation. 11 March 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "KPT-PFF Cup kicks off today". Dawn. 22 February 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ↑ "KPT, NBP in PFF Cup final". Dawn. 6 March 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ↑ "Tough contest impresses PFF chief". The Nation. 26 March 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- 1 2 "Pakistan 2009/10 (National Tournaments)". RSSSF. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ↑ "Trials to select Punjab squad for KPT-PFF Cup today". Brecorder. 11 February 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ↑ "KPT hold Punjab to four-all draw in KPT-PFF Cup". The Nation. 24 February 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ↑ "Extra time goal takes KRL into semis". The Nation. 3 March 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2025.