The 2008–09
Saudi Crown Prince Cup was the 34th season of the Saudi Crown Prince Cup since its establishment in 1957. This season's competition featured a total of 16 teams, 12 teams from the
Pro League, and 4 teams from the Qualifying Rounds.
Pro League side
Al-Hilal
Hilal or Al-Hilal may refer to:
*Hilal ( ar, هلال, ''hilāl''), a crescent
** the crescent Moon visible after a new Moon, determining the beginning of a month in the Islamic calendar
* Banu Hilal, a confederation of tribes of Arabia
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were the defending champions and successfully defended their title after a 1–0 win against
Al-Shabab in the final. Al-Hilal won their eighth title to become the most successful team in the competition.
Qualifying rounds
All of the competing teams that are not members of the
Pro League competed in the qualifying rounds to secure one of 4 available places in the Round of 16.
First Division sides
Al-Fateh,
Al-Riyadh
Al-Riyadh Saudi Club () is a football team based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that is currently playing in the Saudi Second Division (third level). It was established in 1953 as Ahli Al-Riyadh, then changed to Al-Yamamah and finally to Al-Riyadh. ...
and
Al-Ansar qualified as well as
Second Division side
Al-Fayha.
First round
The first round matches were played on 13 November 2008.
Second round
The second round matches were played on 27 & 28 November 2008.
Final Round
The Final Round matches were played on 2 December 2008.
Bracket
Note: H: ''Home team'', A: ''Away team''
Round of 16
The Round of 16 fixtures were played on 13, 14 and 15 February 2009.
All times are local,
AST (
UTC+3).
Quarter-finals
The Quarter-finals fixtures were played on 18 and 19 February 2009.
All times are local,
AST (
UTC+3).
Semi-finals
The Semi-finals fixtures were played on 22 and 23 February 2009.
All times are local,
AST (
UTC+3).
Final
The final was held on 27 February 2009 in the
King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh.
All times are local,
AST (
UTC+3).
Winner
Top goalscorers
''As of 27 February 2009''
See also
*
2008–09 Saudi Professional League
The 2008–09 Saudi Professional League was the 33rd season of Saudi Professional League since its establishment in 1976. Al-Hilal were the defending champions, having won their 11th title in the previous season. The campaign began on 13 Septem ...
*
2009 King Cup of Champions
The 2009 King Cup of Champions, or The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, was the 34th season of King Cup of Champions since its establishment in 1957, and the 2nd under the current edition.
Al-Shabab won their second title in a row after be ...
References
External links
Crown Prince Cup 2008/09 Historyat RSSSF
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Saudi Crown Prince Cup seasons
2008–09 domestic association football cups
Crown Prince Cup