Lithuania Cup

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10/01 14:30 1 FK Transinvest v FA Siauliai 2-1
09/17 13:00 2 FA Siauliai v FK Kauno Zalgiris 3-1
09/09 13:00 2 FK Transinvest v FK Dziugas Telsiai 1-0
08/29 16:00 3 FA Siauliai v FK Riteriai 2-0
08/16 15:00 3 BFA Vilnius v FK Kauno Zalgiris 0-5
08/16 15:00 3 FK Transinvest v Banga Gargzdai 2-1
08/15 15:00 3 FK Dziugas Telsiai v Suduva Marijampole 4-3
05/31 17:00 4 FK Navigatoriai Vilnius v FK Transinvest 0-3
05/31 16:00 4 FM Klaipedos v BFA Vilnius 1-2
05/30 16:00 4 FK Neptunas Klaipeda v Suduva Marijampole 0-2
05/30 15:00 4 FK Viltis Vilnius v FK Dziugas Telsiai 1-6
05/30 14:00 4 BE1 NFA v FA Siauliai 0-2
05/24 16:00 4 Hegelmann Litauen v FK Riteriai 0-3
05/24 15:30 4 FK Kauno Zalgiris v FK Zalgiris Vilnius 3-0
05/23 14:00 4 Marijampole City v Banga Gargzdai 1-4
05/10 16:00 8 FM FORTUNA Kaunas v FK Vilnius 0-6
05/09 15:45 8 FKS Ukmerge v Suduva Marijampole 0-3
05/09 15:00 8 FK Silute v FK Dziugas Telsiai 0-5
05/09 15:00 8 FK Atmosfera v Hegelmann Litauen 0-4
05/08 15:00 8 FK Dembava v FK Kauno Zalgiris 0-6
05/07 17:00 8 FK Vova Vilnius v Marijampole City 0-3
05/07 15:30 8 Afk Vilnius v FK Zalgiris Vilnius 0-6
05/07 15:00 8 FK Neptunas Klaipeda v Panevezys 3-1
05/07 15:00 8 FK Ataka v FK Riteriai 0-9
05/07 14:00 8 FK Babrungas v Banga Gargzdai 0-3
05/07 13:00 8 FA Siauliai v FK Dainava Alytus 2-1
05/06 15:00 8 FM Klaipedos v Lietava Jonava 3-0
05/06 12:00 8 FK Silute v FK Dziugas Telsiai Postponed
05/06 12:00 8 FK Dembava v FK Kauno Zalgiris Postponed
05/06 12:00 8 FK Transinvest v Nevezis 5-1

The Lithuanian Football Federation Cup (Lithuanian: Lietuvos futbolo federacijos taurė), also known as Hegelmann LFF Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a Lithuanian football cup competition contested in a knockout tournament format. The winner of the cup gains entitlement to participate in the Lithuanian Supercup as well as the UEFA Europa Conference League.

The clubs of A Lyga, I Lyga, II Lyga, III Lyga and IV Lyga are eligible to compete. The competition format is a single-elimination tournament.

The competition was sponsored by Sharp in 2018-2019, and by Hegelmann in 2020.

History

Interwar period

The first cup tournament in Lithuania took place in 1924 and was called the "Kooperacijos taurė". It took place during the International Cooperation Day event. "Kooperacijos taurė" competition took place three times - 1924, 1925 and 1926. Other cup competitions took place at the same time as well - "Žiemos taurė" (lith. Winter Cup) in 1925, "Pavasario taurė" (lith. Spring Cup) in 1926 and 1927, as well as once-off cup events.

Year Tournament Notes Final
1924 Kooperacijos taurė Founded by a banker Vincas Zakarevičius. The 50 cm in diameter and 1,250g in weight cup was made of silver and gold-plated materials cost 1,000 Litas. LFLS Kaunas 2:1 Kovas Kaunas
1925 Kooperacijos taurė LFLS Kaunas won the cup for the second time. The cup was to be passed on to the winner each year, and to be kept if won three times in a row. LFLS Kaunas 3:2 Kovas Kaunas
1925 Žiemos taurė KSK Kaunas 2:0 Kovas Kaunas
1926 Kooperacijos taurė LFLS Kaunas won the cup for three years in a row, and fulfilled the condition to keep the cup. LFLS Kaunas 4:3 Kovas Kaunas
1926 Pavasario taurė Organized by LFLS central committee.
1926 Lithuanian Cup of Honour The 2,000 Litas cup was founded by the famous singer Kipras Petrauskas, yet it was not supported by the governing football committee. The cup was presented to the previous year football league champion Kovas Kaunas
1927 Pavasario taurė 10 Kaunas A and B class teams were competing. Makabi Kaunas 3:2 Kovas Kaunas
1927 Lloyd Lithuania Cup The cup was presented to the Kaunas region league champion LFLS Kaunas.
1928 Florence Pavasario taurė 12 teams were competing. LFLS Kaunas 2:0 Kovas Kaunas
1929 Lietuvos aido taurė LFLS Kaunas 4:0 Makabi Kaunas
1932 Sekminių taurė The cup was founded with a view to replace the Kooperacijos taurė competition. LFLS Kaunas 5:1 Kovas Kaunas
1935 Lithuanian I Sports Festival 6 teams from Kaunas and 4 teams from Latvia competed in the tournament. MSK Kaunas 2:2 Tauras Kaunas
1938 Lithuanian National Olympics 16 teams participated, including 1 team from Latvia. The tournament was a part of a prestigious Lithuanian National Olympics event. KSS Klaipėda 2:0 LGSF Kaunas

Post-war period

After the World War II, in soviet Lithuania a cup competition was established by the initiative of Tiesa newspaper in 1947, and was called The Tiesa Cup. It consisted of Lithuanian SSR teams not competing in the Soviet football league pyramid.

Re-established Independence to present

Since the regained independence in 1990 the competition is called the Lithuanian Football Federation Cup.

The Lithuania Cup is an annual soccer tournament held in Lithuania, showcasing the best talent and teams from across the country. This prestigious competition brings together professional and amateur clubs, creating an exciting and competitive atmosphere for players and fans alike.

The tournament features a knockout format, with teams battling it out in intense matches to progress to the next round. The matches are held in various stadiums throughout Lithuania, providing an opportunity for fans to experience the thrill of live soccer action.

The Lithuania Cup attracts a wide range of teams, from top-tier professional clubs to local grassroots teams, ensuring a diverse and inclusive competition. This allows for the discovery of new talent and the promotion of soccer at all levels within the country.

The tournament not only showcases the skills and abilities of the players, but also highlights the passion and dedication of the Lithuanian soccer community. Fans come together to support their favorite teams, creating an electric atmosphere in the stadiums.

The Lithuania Cup is not only a platform for teams to compete for the prestigious title, but also an opportunity for players to showcase their abilities and potentially catch the attention of scouts and talent spotters. This can lead to further opportunities for players to progress in their soccer careers, both domestically and internationally.

Overall, the Lithuania Cup is a highly anticipated event in the Lithuanian soccer calendar, bringing together teams, players, and fans from all corners of the country. It is a celebration of the sport, promoting unity, competition, and the love of soccer in Lithuania.