Geo Super Football League 2007
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The 2007 Geo Super Football League
of Pakistan
was the 1st season of the country's new inter-city football competition in collaboration between the Pakistan Football Federation
and GEO Super
. The 2007 season spanned from July 20 to September 9.
in Karachi
. The SFL is divided into two rounds. The first round was a round-robin league format in which the 5 teams would play a total of 8 league matches each, twice against their opponents. After the commencement of the league round, the top 4 teams out of 5 were be drawn for a knock-out stage round involving single-legged semi finals with the winners meeting in a final to determine the inaugural Geo Super League champion of Pakistan.
Geo Super Football League
The Geo Super Football League or SFL is the first proper professional inter-city football league of Pakistan, with the support of the PFF. It was established in 2007 and is the first time that Pakistani club football matches are telecast live on television via GEO Super...
of Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
was the 1st season of the country's new inter-city football competition in collaboration between the Pakistan Football Federation
Pakistan Football Federation
The Pakistan Football Federation is the governing body of football in Pakistan. The PFF’s headquarters is at FIFA Football House in Lahore, Punjab near the Punjab Stadium.-Overview:...
and GEO Super
GEO Super
Geo Super is the first 24-hour Pakistani channel dedicated to the world of sports. It belongs to Independent Media Corporation, owner of the Jang Group of Newspapers.-Launch:...
. The 2007 season spanned from July 20 to September 9.
Format
All matches were played in the Peoples Football StadiumPeoples Football Stadium
The Peoples Football Stadium, is located near Port Grand, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It is owned by the City District Government of Karachi. It has a capacity of over 40,000.The stadium was built in 1988, and opened on 9 December 1995. It covers an area of...
in Karachi
Karachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
. The SFL is divided into two rounds. The first round was a round-robin league format in which the 5 teams would play a total of 8 league matches each, twice against their opponents. After the commencement of the league round, the top 4 teams out of 5 were be drawn for a knock-out stage round involving single-legged semi finals with the winners meeting in a final to determine the inaugural Geo Super League champion of Pakistan.
League Round
Final Table with top 4 teams going to semi-final round| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | GF | GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore Lajpaals F.C. Lahore Lajpaals F.C. Lahore Lajpaals F.C. is a football club based in Lahore, Pakistan and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:... |
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 19 |
| Quetta Zorawar Quetta Zorawar Quetta Zorawar is a Football team in Pakistan, Quetta, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:... |
8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 17 |
| Karachi Bazigar Karachi Bazigar Karachi Energy is a Football team of Karachi, in Pakistan, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL. Their homeground is People's Football Stadium... |
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 14 |
| Islamabad United Islamabad United Islamabad United is a Football team in Pakistan, Islamabad, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:... |
8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 5 |
| Tribe F.C. Peshawar Tribe F.C. Peshawar Tribe F.C. Peshawar is a Football team in Peshawar, Pakistan, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL... |
8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 2 |
Semi-finals
Final
Champion
Geo Super Football League 2007 Islamabad United Islamabad United Islamabad United is a Football team in Pakistan, Islamabad, and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:... First Title |
Awards
- Player of the Tournament: Arif MehmoodArif MehmoodArif Mehmood is a Pakistani international footballer playing currently for WAPDA FC.He has been the leading goalscorer in the PPL three times, coming in 2004, 2007 and in 2008-Goals for Senior National Team:-References:...
(Lahore Lajpaals) - Fair Play Award: Lahore Lajpaals F.C.Lahore Lajpaals F.C.Lahore Lajpaals F.C. is a football club based in Lahore, Pakistan and they play in the Geo Super Football League. The club is a founding member of the SFL.-2007:...