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2009–10 Indian Federation Cup

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2009–10 Indian Federation Cup
Nehru Stadium hosted the final on 3 January 2010
Tournament details
CountryIndia
Dates21 December 2009 – 3 January 2010
Final positions
ChampionsEast Bengal (6th title)
Runner-upShillong Lajong
AFC CupEast Bengal
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The 2009–10 Indian Federation Cup (known as Hero Honda Federation Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 31st season of Indian Federation Cup.[1] East Bengal defeated Shillong Lajong on penalties to win the competition in the final for their sixth time and earned a place in the 2010 AFC Cup.[2]

Group stage

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Venue : Nehru Stadium, Guwahati

Semi-finals

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In what was seen as a major upset, Shillong Lajong defeated defending I-League champions Churchill Brothers 1–0 in the first semi-final, thereby qualified for the final for their first time. East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan to make their 13th appearance in the final of the competition.[3]

Churchill Brothers0–1Shillong Lajong
Report Tuboi 29'

East Bengal2–0Mohun Bagan
Referee: Shaji Kurian (Kerala)

Final

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References

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  1. ^ "HERO HONDA FEDERATION CUP-09'". the-aiff.com. All India Football Federation. Archived from the original on 14 July 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
  2. ^ "The resurrection of East Bengal". sportstarlive.com. Sportstar. Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
  3. ^ "We have nothing to lose, will go all out: Rosario - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com. 2 January 2010. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
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