2025 Korea Cup
| 2025 Hana Bank Korea Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Dates | 8 March – 6 December 2025 |
| Teams | 58 |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 14 |
| Goals scored | 57 (4.07 per match) |
All statistics correct as of 9 March 2025. | |
The 2025 Korea Cup, known as the 2025 Hana Bank Korea Cup (Korean: 2025 하나은행 코리아컵) for sponsorship reasons, was the 30th edition of the Korea Cup. The winners could qualify for the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite (if they finish top four in the 2025 K League 1) or 2026–27 AFC Champions League Two (if they finish outside the top four in the 2025 K League 1). Pohang Steelers were the defending champions, having won their fifth cup title the previous year. They successfully defended their title by beating Ulsan HD 3–1 in the final for their sixth title.[1]
Schedule
[edit]The draw was held on 12 February 2025 at the Soccer Hall in Seoul. It decided all the match-ups from the first round to the fourth round (round of 16) along with the playing dates.[2]
| Round[3] | Date | Matches | Clubs remaining | Clubs involved | New entries this round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First round | 8–9 March | 15 | 59 | 30 | 10 K3 League teams 10 K4 League teams 8 K5 League teams |
| Second round | 22–23 March | 16 | 44 | 15+17 | 14 K League 2 teams 4 K3 League teams |
| Third round | 16 April | 12 | 28 | 16+8 | 8 K League 1 teams |
| Round of 16 | 14 May | 8 | 16 | 12+4 | 3 Champions League Elite teams 1 Champions League Two team |
| Quarter-finals | 2 July | 4 | 8 | 8 | None |
| Semi-finals | 20 and 27 August | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Final | 6 December | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Bracket
[edit]| Round of 16 (Fourth round) | Quarter-finals (Fifth round) | Semi-finals (Sixth round) | Final (Seventh round) | |||||||||||||||||||
First round
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jinju Citizen (4) | 1–0 | Yeoncheon (4) |
| Dangjin Citizen (4) | 1–2 | Gangneung Citizen (3) |
| Jeonju OFC (5) | 0–6 | Pyeongtaek Citizen (4) |
| Hyochang (5) | 0–4 | Gijang United (4) |
| Cheongsol (5) | 0–5 | Pocheon Citizen (3) |
| Sejong SA FC (4) | 3–0 | Ulsan Citizen (3) |
| Yangcheon TNT (5) | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (3–4 p) |
Geoje Citizen (4) |
| Incheon Seogot SM (5) | 0–9 | Daejeon KORAIL (3) |
| Geonyung (5) | 1–5 | Namyangju Citizen (4) |
| Yangsan United (5) | 1–2 | Busan Transportation (3) |
| Seoul Jungrang (4) | 0–3 | Paju Citizen (3) |
| Jamix (5) | 2–4 | Chuncheon Citizen (3) |
| Yangpyeong (3) | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (4–5 p) |
Pyeongchang United (4) |
| Yeoju (3) | 3–3 (a.e.t.) (5–4 p) |
Mokpo (3) |
Second round
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Siheung Citizen (3) | Match 15 | Seongnam FC (2) |
| Hwaseong FC (2) | Match 16 | Jinju Citizen (4) |
| Gangneung Citizen (3) | Match 17 | Chungnam Asan FC (2) |
| Ansan Greeners FC (2) | Match 18 | Pyeongtaek Citizen (4) |
| Gimpo FC (2) | Match 19 | Gijang United (4) |
| Cheonan City FC (2) | Match 20 | Pocheon Citizen (3) |
| Sejong SA FC (4) | Match 21 | Jeonnam Dragons (2) |
| Gimhae City Hall FC (3) | Match 22 | Geoje Citizen (4) |
| Daejeon KORAIL (3) | Match 23 | Chungbuk Cheongju FC (2) |
| Changwon FC (3) | Match 24 | Namyangju Citizen (4) |
| Busan Transportation (3) | Match 25 | Busan IPark (2) |
| Gyeongju KSPO (3) | Match 26 | Paju Citizen (3) |
| Incheon United (2) | Match 27 | Chuncheon Citizen (3) |
| Gyeongnam FC (2) | Match 28 | Pyeongchang United (4) |
| Bucheon FC 1995 (2) | Match 29 | Yeoju (3) |
| Suwon Samsung Bluewings (2) | 2-1 | Seoul E-Land FC (2) |
Third round
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Winner of match 15 () | Match 31 | Winner of match 16 () |
| Winner of match 17 () | Match 32 | Daejeon Hana Citizen (1) |
| Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (1) | Match 33 | Winner of match 18 () |
| Winner of match 19 () | Match 34 | Winner of match 20 () |
| Winner of match 21 () | Match 35 | FC Anyang (1) |
| Daegu FC (1) | Match 36 | Winner of match 22 () |
| Winner of match 23 () | Match 37 | Winner of match 24 () |
| Winner of match 25 () | Match 38 | Suwon FC (1) |
| Gwangju FC (1) | Match 39 | Winner of match 26 () |
| Winner of match 27 () | Match 40 | Winner of match 28 () |
| Winner of match 29 () | Match 41 | Jeju SK FC (1) |
| Gimcheon Sangmu FC (1) | Match 42 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings (2) |
Round of 16
[edit]| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gangwon FC (1) | Match 43 | Winner of match 31 () |
| Winner of match 32 () | Match 44 | Winner of match 33 () |
| Winner of match 34 () | Match 45 | Pohang Steelers (1) |
| Winner of match 35 () | Match 46 | Winner of match 36 () |
| Winner of match 37 () | Match 47 | FC Seoul (1) |
| Winner of match 38 () | Match 48 | Winner of match 39 () |
| Ulsan HD FC (1) | Match 49 | Winner of match 40 () |
| Winner of match 41 () | Match 50 | Winner of match 42 () |
Quarter-finals
[edit]| 2 July 2025 QF | v | |||
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| 2 July 2025 QF | v | |||
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| 2 July 2025 QF | v | |||
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Semi-finals
[edit]| 20 August 2025 First leg | v | |||
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| 20 August 2025 First leg | v | |||
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| 27 August 2025 Second leg | v | |||
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| 27 August 2025 Second leg | v | |||
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Final
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Pohang Steelers win 2nd straight Korea Cup football tournament". The Korea Times. 30 November 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
- ^ 2024 하나은행 코리아컵 대진추첨식. YouTube (in Korean). KFA. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ "FA Cup". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Korea Cup at Soccerway