Lynk Cup
| Organisin bouk | Jamaica Fitba Federation |
|---|---|
| Foondit | 2022 |
| Region | Jamaica |
| Nummer o teams | 24 |
| Current champions | Portmore United (1st title) |
| Maist successfu club(s) | Portmore United (1 title) |
 2023 Lynk Cup | |
The Lynk Cup is an annual knockoot competition held fur fitba clubs o Jamaica. Established tae promote an celebrate the diversity and depth o fitba talent in the country. The competition holds aw the fitbaw teams in the Jamaican Premier League, along wi 10 selected teams fae the Jamaican Football Federation's Tier 2. [1]
Overview[eedit | eedit soorce]
The Lynk Cup, first introduced in 2022, is organized by the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) in collaboration wae Lynk Jamaica. It replaces the JFF Champions Cup last held in 2014. The tournament is sponsored by Lynk, a prominent mobile payment company, supporting sports and community development in Jamaica.[2] This competition serves as a platform fur emergin talent tae shine while allowing the established Premier League teams tae fine-tune thir skills in a compettitv environment.[3]
Participatin teams[eedit | eedit soorce]
The Lynk Cup brings thegether a total o 24 teams, comprising o aw 14 teams fae the National Premier League an an additional 10 teams fae the JFF Tier 2. The inclusion o Tier 2 teams wis designed tae provide an opportunity fur these clubs tae showcase thir abilities against stronger and mare experienced oppisition.
Format[eedit | eedit soorce]
The Lynk Cup follows a knockoot format, where teams are eliminatit fae the competition upon losing thir match. The matches are typically played ower 2 legs wae the winner oan aggregate, advancing tae the next roond. In the final, a single leg is played and the champion is crooned. The knockout stage consists o multiple roonds includin, the Roond of 24, Roond of 16, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, and the Finals.
Finals[eedit | eedit soorce]
The final is held at Sabina Park, this match hus the potential tae draw thoosands o fans as the stadium hawds 20,000. The final is usually held as a double header wi the match fur 3rd place being played befare the final. The victorious team is awarded the prestigious Lynk Cup along wi a sum o money;
- Winner - J$1.65million
- Runners Up - J$1.45million
- Third place - J$1.05million
History[eedit | eedit soorce]
When foonded, the Lynk Cup ended the 9-year hiatus o an all-island knock oot competition in Jamaican football, which wis previously served by the JFF Champions Cup, last held in 2014.
Portmore United defeated Cavalier 2–0 in the inaugural Lynk Cup National final tae claim the first ever title and thir only silverware o the 2022-23 season.[4]
Controversy[eedit | eedit soorce]
The inaugural JFF Lynk Cup final between Portmore United and Cavalier at Sabina Park wis overshadowed by robbery, as thieves broke intae wan o the chyngin rooms. Several Cavalier players wur robbed o thir belongins while the game wis in progress. Phones, money an other valuables wur discovered tae huv been stolen when the Cavalier team returned tae the chyngin room at hauf time.[5]
Winners and finalists[eedit | eedit soorce]
| Club | Wins | Champions | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| <b id="mwRA">Portmore United</b> | 1 | 2023 | — |
| Cavalier F.C. | — | 2023 |
Source: Soccerway [6]
References[eedit | eedit soorce]
- ↑ jhunelle (21 Mairch 2023). "Harbour View faces Falmouth Utd to kick off LYNK Cup Knockout". Harbour View Football Club (in Inglis). Retrieved 19 Mairch 2024.
- ↑ Parchment, Rachid (14 Mey 2023). "Ludlow Bernard wants JFF control of Lynk Cup". Jamaica Observer (in Inglis). Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ↑ "JFF's Anderson gives thumbs up to Lynk Cup". jamaica-gleaner.com (in Inglis). 8 Apryle 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ↑ "Portmore claim Lynk Cup title". jamaica-gleaner.com (in Inglis). 26 Mey 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ "Lynk Cup Final Marred By Dressing Room Robbery". www.radiojamaicanewsonline.com. Retrieved 1 October 2023.[deid airtin]
- ↑ "Summary - Cup - Jamaica - Results, fixtures, tables and news - Soccerway". us.soccerway.com. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
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