RCD Cup 1974
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The RCD Cup 1974 was the fifth edition of the RCD Cup
tournament, held in Karachi
, Pakistan
in 1974. This was a three nation tournament played in league format between Iran
, Pakistan
and Turkey
.
This was the last tournament under the name of RCD Cup. This tournament was also the first time that Pakistan didn not have any Bangali players due to Indpendance of East Pakistan
in 1971 which became known as Bangladesh
.
Iran did not send her national team for this tournament and it was Malavan F.C. that represented Iran at the tournament.
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Coskun Özari
ECO Cup
The ECO Cup is a football competition for members of Economic Cooperation Organisation. Previously it was known as RCD Cup, RCD abbreviates Regional Corporation for Development and was an economic cooperation between Iran, Pakistan and Turkey from 1964 to 1979. A new organisation, ECO, was set up...
tournament, held 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...
, 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...
in 1974. This was a three nation tournament played in league format between Iran
Iran national football team
The national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
, Pakistan
Pakistan national football team
The Pakistan national football team is controlled by the Pakistan Football Federation and is a member of the Asian Football Confederation . The team has not yet qualified for either the FIFA World Cup or Asian Cup championships. Twice they have finished third in the South Asian Football Federation...
and Turkey
Turkey national football team
The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA...
.
This was the last tournament under the name of RCD Cup. This tournament was also the first time that Pakistan didn not have any Bangali players due to Indpendance of East Pakistan
East Pakistan
East Pakistan was a provincial state of Pakistan established in 14 August 1947. The provincial state existed until its declaration of independence on 26 March 1971 as the independent nation of Bangladesh. Pakistan recognized the new nation on 16 December 1971. East Pakistan was created from Bengal...
in 1971 which became known as Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
.
Iran did not send her national team for this tournament and it was Malavan F.C. that represented Iran at the tournament.
Results
| Team | Pts | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | ||
 Malavan F.C. |
2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | |
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Malavan F.C.
Pakistan
Turkey
Head coach: Coskun ÖzariCoskun Özari
Coşkun Özarı was a Turkish football player and coach.Born 1931 in Istanbul, Coşkun Özarı joined Galatasaray as a very young student. After graduating from Galatasaray Lycee, he first appeared in the Galatasaray starting line-up at the age of 17...