The 2012–13

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Al was the 29th season of the third important

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tournament in

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since its introduction and the 9th tournament involving

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clubs only. It was held in two stages. First, fourteen

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teams were divided into three groups, five teams in groups A and C and four teams in group B. The teams played against each other once. The best 3 teams from groups A and C and the best 2 teams from group B were advanced to the quarter-finals. The quarter finals were

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s. The Semifinals and the Final were one-legged matches, that were held in a neutral stadium. The tournament began on 4 August 2012 and ended on 23 January 2013. Ironi Kiryat Shmona were the defending champions, who made it their second Toto Cup Al title overall. On 23 January 2013,

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won the cup after beating

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in the finals.

Group stage

The draw took place on 2 July 2012. The matches were played from 4 August to 3 October 2012.

Group A

Group B

Group C

Elimination rounds

Quarterfinals

The draw for the quarterfinals was held on 9 October 2012. The first legs was played on 27 and 28 November, and the second legs were played on 11 and 12 December 2012. Ironi Kiryat Shmona first tie was played on 12 December due to their involvement in the UEFA Europa League, with their second leg played on 18 December 2012. , -

Semifinals

The draw took place on 16 December 2012. The matches were played on 26 December 2012.

Final

References

External links

Official website
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Toto Cup Al The Israel Toto Cup ( he, גביע הטוטו, ''Gvia Ha'Toto'') is an association football tournament that features clubs in the two highest divisions in Israel: the Israeli Premier League ( Ligat Ha'Al), and the second division Liga Leumit. Fro ...