New Delhi: Last edition’s finalist Shillong Lajong FC have been clubbed with Mohun Bagan, Churchill Brothers and a qualifier from Group B during the draw of the Federation Cup, which was conducted here at the Football House
Meanwhile, defending champions East Bengal have been clubbed with Dempo, Pune FC and a qualifier in Group C of the final round of the Fed Cup.
Group A and Group B would be playing their matches in Pune while Group C and Group D would be playing their matches in Kolkata. The winners from each of the groups make it to the semis. The semi-finals and the final are slated to be held in Kolkata. The qualifiers for the tournament kick-off Sep 8. (Agencies)
Federation Cup Fixture
Group A: M Bagan, C’chill Bros, Shillong Lajong FC,QualifierB
Group B:Pailan Arrows, Salgaocar, Mumbai FC, HAL
Group C:East Bengal, Dempo, Pune FC, Qualifier A
Group D:
Prayag United SC, Sporting Clube de Goa, Air India,Viva Kerala.
Group A (Pune):
Sep 17:M Bagan vs.Qualifier B; Churchill Bros vs. Lajong FC
Sep 19:Lajong FC vs. M Bagan; Qualifier B vs. Churchill Bros
Sep 21:M Bagan vs. Churchill Bros; Lajong FC vs Qualifier B
Group B (Pune):
Sep 18:Pailan Arrows vs. HAL; Salgaocar vs. Mumbai FC
Sep 20:Mumbai FC vs Pailan Arrows; HAL vs Salgaocar
Sep 22:Pailan Arrows vs Salgaocar; Mumbai FC vs HAL
Group C (Kolkata):
Sep 17:East Bengal vs. Qualifier A; Dempo vs. Pune FC
Sep 19:Pune FC vs. East Bengal; Qualifier A vs Dempo SC
Sep 21:East Bengal vs Dempo; Pune FC vs Qualifier A
Group D (Kolkata):
Sep 18:Prayag United vs.Viva Kerala; Sporting Clube vs. AI
Sep 20:AI vs. Prayag United ; Viva Kerala vs Sporting Clube
Sep 22:Prayag United vs Sporting Clube; AI vs Viva Kerala
Semifinal (Kolkata):
Sep 25:Group A winner vs. Group B winner
Sep 26:Group C winner vs. Group D winner
Final(Kolkata): Sep 29
