Serbia and Montenegro Cup
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The Serbia and Montenegro Cup is a defunct cup tournament. The competition was formed in 2003 after FR Yugoslavia had changed its name to Serbia and Montenegro
on February 4, 2003. The format from this tournament did not change at all from that of the Yugoslav Cup
the only difference was the name change. This cup tournament lasted for four seasons up until the dissolution of the state union of Serbia and Montenegro
. The tournament was dominated by Serbia
n clubs with no Montenegrin sides reaching the final. Belgrade
giants Red Star
were easily the most successful club reaching the final all four years winning twice and losing in the final the other two seasons. Surprisingly, Red Star
's cross-town rival Partizan
did not appear in a single final.
had gained its independence from Serbia
in 2006 both football associations got to work on organizing a new tournament. The Football Association of Serbia
formed a deal with Carlsberg affiliate Lav Pivo
and quickly formed the Lav Kup Srbije
. Montenegro's FA
had much more trouble organizing their cup tournament as most of the organizers of the Serbia and Montenegro cup where in Serbia
and they directly inherited the rights to the former association as well as cup tournament. However, after a long and difficult struggle the Montenegrin Cup
was finally formed.
Montenegro - Crnogorski Fudbalski Kup
(2006–present) Serbia - Lav Kup Srbije
(2006–present)
Note: In 2005 FK Železnik won the cup but after suffering financial problems the club merged with FK Voždovac
and the trophy remains with the newly formed club. FK Sartid won the cup in 2003 and later changed its name back to FK Smederevo
.
Serbia and Montenegro
Serbia and Montenegro was a country in southeastern Europe, formed from two former republics of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia : Serbia and Montenegro. Following the breakup of Yugoslavia, it was established in 1992 as a federation called the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia...
on February 4, 2003. The format from this tournament did not change at all from that of the Yugoslav Cup
Yugoslav Cup
The Yugoslav Cup, officially the Marshal Tito Cup, was one of two major football competitions in the former Yugoslavia, the other one being the Yugoslav League Championship. The Yugoslav Cup took place after the league championships when every competitive league in Yugoslavia had finished, in order...
the only difference was the name change. This cup tournament lasted for four seasons up until the dissolution of the state union of Serbia and Montenegro
Serbia and Montenegro
Serbia and Montenegro was a country in southeastern Europe, formed from two former republics of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia : Serbia and Montenegro. Following the breakup of Yugoslavia, it was established in 1992 as a federation called the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia...
. The tournament was dominated by Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
n clubs with no Montenegrin sides reaching the final. Belgrade
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
giants Red Star
Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is a part of the Red Star Sports Society.Red Star Belgrade is the most successful Serbian club, with a record of 25 national championships and 23 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions...
were easily the most successful club reaching the final all four years winning twice and losing in the final the other two seasons. Surprisingly, Red Star
Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is a part of the Red Star Sports Society.Red Star Belgrade is the most successful Serbian club, with a record of 25 national championships and 23 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions...
's cross-town rival Partizan
FK Partizan
Fudbalski klub Partizan is a professional football club based in Belgrade, Serbia. In its long history, FK Partizan won as many as 37 trophies. The club is the holder of 23 national championships, 12 national cups and 1 national supercup, and has also won the Mitropa Cup in 1978...
did not appear in a single final.
Successors to the Cup
After MontenegroMontenegro
Montenegro Montenegrin: Crna Gora Црна Гора , meaning "Black Mountain") is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south-west and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast and Albania to the...
had gained its independence from Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
in 2006 both football associations got to work on organizing a new tournament. The Football Association of Serbia
Football Association of Serbia
The Football Association of Serbia is the governing body of football in Serbia, based in Belgrade. It organizes Serbian football leagues, namely the Serbian Superliga, the Serbia national football team, as well as the Second Leagues....
formed a deal with Carlsberg affiliate Lav Pivo
Lav pivo
Lav pivo is a popular Serbian beer brand. Produced and bottled by Carlsberg Srbija in the village of Čelarevo, Bačka Palanka municipality, it has the second biggest market share among the beer brands in Serbia, behind rival Jelen pivo....
and quickly formed the Lav Kup Srbije
Serbian Cup
The Serbian Cup is the national football cup of Serbia. For sponsorship reasons it is referred to in the media as Lav Cup of Serbia since 2007.The winner of the competition gets a spot in the UEFA Europa League qualifying round.-Sponsorship:...
. Montenegro's FA
Football Association of Montenegro
The Football Association of Montenegro is the governing body of football in Montenegro, based in Podgorica.It organizes the football leagues:*Montenegrin First League...
had much more trouble organizing their cup tournament as most of the organizers of the Serbia and Montenegro cup where in Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
and they directly inherited the rights to the former association as well as cup tournament. However, after a long and difficult struggle the Montenegrin Cup
Montenegrin Cup
The Montenegrin Cup is the national football cup played in Montenegro. The winner of the cup is awarded a spot in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League if they have not already gained a spot in the UEFA Champions League...
was finally formed.
Montenegro - Crnogorski Fudbalski Kup
Montenegrin Cup
The Montenegrin Cup is the national football cup played in Montenegro. The winner of the cup is awarded a spot in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League if they have not already gained a spot in the UEFA Champions League...
(2006–present) Serbia - Lav Kup Srbije
Serbian Cup
The Serbian Cup is the national football cup of Serbia. For sponsorship reasons it is referred to in the media as Lav Cup of Serbia since 2007.The winner of the competition gets a spot in the UEFA Europa League qualifying round.-Sponsorship:...
(2006–present)
Cup Finals of Serbia and Montenegro
| Season | Winner | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Sartid |
1 - 0 (aet) |
Red Star Belgrade Red Star Belgrade Red Star Belgrade is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is a part of the Red Star Sports Society.Red Star Belgrade is the most successful Serbian club, with a record of 25 national championships and 23 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions... |
| 2004 | Red Star Belgrade Red Star Belgrade Red Star Belgrade is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is a part of the Red Star Sports Society.Red Star Belgrade is the most successful Serbian club, with a record of 25 national championships and 23 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions... |
1-0 |
Budućnost Banatski Dvor FK Buducnost Banatski Dvor FK Budućnost Banatski Dvor was a professional football club based in Banatski Dvor, Vojvodina, Serbia.-Budućnost Banatski Dvor in Europe:-Notable former players:... |
| 2005 | Železnik FK Železnik FK Železnik was a football club from Belgrade, Serbia.Founded in 1930, the club merged into FK Voždovac in June 2005 and thus ceased activities.-History:... |
1 - 0 |
Red Star Belgrade Red Star Belgrade Red Star Belgrade is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is a part of the Red Star Sports Society.Red Star Belgrade is the most successful Serbian club, with a record of 25 national championships and 23 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions... |
| 2006 | Red Star Belgrade Red Star Belgrade Red Star Belgrade is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is a part of the Red Star Sports Society.Red Star Belgrade is the most successful Serbian club, with a record of 25 national championships and 23 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions... |
4 - 2 (aet) |
OFK Beograd OFK Beograd Omladinski fudbalski klub Beograd, commonly referred to as OFK Beograd , is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia, more precisely from the Karaburma urban neighborhood. It currently is the oldest team playing in the Serbian SuperLiga. The name means "Youth Football Club Belgrade" in Serbian... |
Note: In 2005 FK Železnik won the cup but after suffering financial problems the club merged with FK Voždovac
FK Voždovac
FK Voždovac is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia.- Hystory :The club was formed in 1912 under the name FK Dušanovac. In 1929 it is renamed into Voždovački SK. The main success in this period was the winning of the II Razred League in the 1933-34 season, and the III Razred in 1948-49...
and the trophy remains with the newly formed club. FK Sartid won the cup in 2003 and later changed its name back to FK Smederevo
FK Smederevo
Fudbalski klub Smederevo is a Serbian professional football club based in the city of Smederevo.-History:...
.
Performance By club
| Club | Winners | Runners-up | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Star Belgrade Red Star Belgrade Red Star Belgrade is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is a part of the Red Star Sports Society.Red Star Belgrade is the most successful Serbian club, with a record of 25 national championships and 23 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions... |
2 | 2 | 2004, 2006 |
| Sartid | 1 | 0 | 2003 |
| Železnik FK Železnik FK Železnik was a football club from Belgrade, Serbia.Founded in 1930, the club merged into FK Voždovac in June 2005 and thus ceased activities.-History:... |
1 | 0 | 2005 |
| Budućnost Banatski Dvor FK Buducnost Banatski Dvor FK Budućnost Banatski Dvor was a professional football club based in Banatski Dvor, Vojvodina, Serbia.-Budućnost Banatski Dvor in Europe:-Notable former players:... |
0 | 1 | |
| OFK Beograd OFK Beograd Omladinski fudbalski klub Beograd, commonly referred to as OFK Beograd , is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia, more precisely from the Karaburma urban neighborhood. It currently is the oldest team playing in the Serbian SuperLiga. The name means "Youth Football Club Belgrade" in Serbian... |
0 | 1 | |
See also
- Yugoslav CupYugoslav CupThe Yugoslav Cup, officially the Marshal Tito Cup, was one of two major football competitions in the former Yugoslavia, the other one being the Yugoslav League Championship. The Yugoslav Cup took place after the league championships when every competitive league in Yugoslavia had finished, in order...
- Serbian CupSerbian CupThe Serbian Cup is the national football cup of Serbia. For sponsorship reasons it is referred to in the media as Lav Cup of Serbia since 2007.The winner of the competition gets a spot in the UEFA Europa League qualifying round.-Sponsorship:...
- Montenegrin CupMontenegrin CupThe Montenegrin Cup is the national football cup played in Montenegro. The winner of the cup is awarded a spot in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League if they have not already gained a spot in the UEFA Champions League...