2010–11 Hazfi Cup



The 2010–11 Hazfi Cup was the 24th season of the Iranian football knockout competition.

Persepolis was the defending champion who managed to defend their title. Winning the cup earned qualification to the 2012 AFC Champions League.

Participating teams
In total 79 teams participated in the 2010–11 season. The teams were divided into three main groups:


 * 18 teams of the Iran Pro League: entering at the round of 32.
 * 28 teams of the Azadegan League: entering at the second round.
 * 33 teams from Provincial Leagues: entering at the first round.

First stage
In the First Stage of “2010–11 Hazfi Cup”, 61 teams will be presented. In this stage three rounds will be done, and finally, 16 teams will be qualified for the Second Stage.

The first round will be started with 10 teams. From this round, 5 teams are allowed to go to the second round. These 5 teams together with the other 51 teams (totally 56 teams) will play in the second round. The winners of second round will play in the third round, and finally, 14 teams will go through the Second Stage (fourth round).

First round
Matches were played on 16 September 2010.

Second round
Matches were played between 16 September and 1 October 2010.

Third round
Matches were on 12 and 13 October 2010.

Second stage
The 18 teams from Iran Pro League entered into the Main Draw at the Round of 32.

Bracket
Note:    H: Home team,   A: Away team

Round of 32
Matches were played between 19 and 20 October 2010, and on November 25, 2010.

Round of 16
Matches were played between 8 November and 13 December 2010.

Quarter-finals
Matches were played between 13 December 2010 and 29 May 2011.

Semi-finals
Matches were played on 2 June 2011.

Final
The final was played over two legs.