| Tourney name | Independence Day Gold Cup |
|---|---|
| City | Dhaka |
| Venues | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Num teams | 8 |
| Dates | 18 March - 16 April 2005 |
| Champion other | Muktijoddha Sangsad KC (1st title) |
| Second other | Brothers Union |
| Matches | 15 |
| Goals | 48 |
The Independence Day Gold Cup was the first and only edition of the tournament which was organised by the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) to mark its permanent possession of the Bangabandhu National Stadium. It also served as a tribute to the martyrs of the Bangladesh Liberation War. The tournament was sponsored by the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs and Muktijoddha Sangsad.[1] A total of 8 teams competed in the tournament, which took place from 18 March to 16 April 2005.[2]
Venues
| Dhaka |
|---|
| Bangabandhu National Stadium |
| Capacity: 36,000 |
Group stage
The eight participants were divided into two groups. The top two teams for each group qualified for the semifinals.
Group A
Group B
Knockout stage
Semi-final
Final
- Note: Originally, the final between Brothers Union and Muktijoddha Sangsad KC on April 30 had to be abandoned after just 12 minutes due to heavy showers with Brothers leading 1–0.[3] The final was rescheduled to take place on 16 April 2005.[4]
References
- ^ "Independence Day Gold Cup Football begins Friday". bdnews24.com. March 16, 2005. Archived January 10, 2024 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Bangladesh 2005/06". RSSSF. Archived January 9, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ "Independence Day football final April 16". archive.thedailystar.net. April 6, 2005. Archived January 9, 2024 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Final to be replayed today". archive.thedailystar.net. April 16, 2005. Archived January 9, 2024 at the Wayback Machine.