2009–10 Indian Federation Cup
Nehru Stadium hosted the final on 3 January 2010
Tournament details
CountryIndia
Dates21 December 2009 – 3 January 2010
Final positions
ChampionsEast Bengal (6th title)
Runner-upShillong Lajong
AFC CupEast Bengal

The 2009–10 Indian Federation Cup (known as Hero Honda Federation Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 31st season of Indian Federation Cup.[1] East Bengal defeated Shillong Lajong on penalties to win the competition in the final for their sixth time and earned a place in the 2010 AFC Cup.[2]

Group stage

Venue : Nehru Stadium, Guwahati

Semi-finals

In what was seen as a major upset, Shillong Lajong defeated defending I-League champions Churchill Brothers 1–0 in the first semi-final, thereby qualified for the final for their first time. East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan to make their 13th appearance in the final of the competition.[3]

Churchill Brothers0–1Shillong Lajong
Report Tuboi 29'

East Bengal2–0Mohun Bagan
Referee: Shaji Kurian (Kerala)

Final

References

  1. "HERO HONDA FEDERATION CUP-09'". the-aiff.com. All India Football Federation. Archived from the original on 14 July 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
  2. "The resurrection of East Bengal". sportstarlive.com. Sportstar. Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
  3. "We have nothing to lose, will go all out: Rosario - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. 2 January 2010. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
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