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2016–17 Moldovan Cup
| Column 1 |
|---|
| Zimbru Stadium in Chișinău hosted the final |
| Moldova |
| 20 August 2016 – 25 May 2017 |
| 51 |
| Sheriff Tiraspol |
| Zaria Bălți |
| 50 |
| 198 (3.96 per match) |
The 2016–17 Moldovan Cup (Romanian: Cupa Moldovei) was the 26th season of the Moldovan annual football tournament. Zaria Bălți entered as the defending champions after winning the 2015–16 edition. The competition started on 20 August 2016 with the first preliminary round and concluded with the final at the Zimbru Stadium on 25 May 2017. Sheriff won a record 9th title following a 5–0 win over Zaria in the final. As winners, Sheriff would have been assured a place for the 2017–2018 UEFA Europa League first qualifying round; however, since they already qualified for the 2017–2018 UEFA Champions League second qualifying round by winning the title in the Divizia Națională, the Europa League entry went to Zaria Bălți, the highest team in the Divizia Națională table which had not already qualified for European competitions.
51 clubs entered this season's competition, an increase of four clubs compared with the 2015–16 total of 47 clubs. Both preliminary rounds and the first two rounds proper were regionalised to reduce teams travel costs. All ties level after 90 minutes used extra time to determine the winner, with a penalty shoot-out to follow if necessary.
| Round | Match dates | Fixtures | Clubs |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Preliminary Round | 20 August 2016 | 14 | 51 → 37 |
| Second Preliminary Round | 23 August 2016 | 2 | 37 → 35 |
| First Round | 3 September 2016 | 12 | 35 → 23 |
| Second Round | 20–21 September 2016 | 7 | 23 → 16 |
| Round of 16 | 25–26 October 2016 | 8 | 16 → 8 |
| Quarter-Finals | 26 April 2017 | 4 | 8 → 4 |
| Semi-Finals | 16 May 2017 | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Final | 25 May 2017 | 1 | 2 → 1 |
The following teams entered the competition:
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Divizia Naționalăthe 11 teams of the 2016–17 season | Divizia Athe 12 non-reserve teams of the 2016–17 season | Divizia Bthe 28 non-reserve teams of the 2016–17 season |
| Zaria Bălți title holder | ||
| Sheriff Tiraspol | ||
| Dacia Chișinău | ||
| Zimbru Chișinău | ||
| Dinamo-Auto Tiraspol | ||
| Milsami Orhei | ||
| Speranța Nisporeni | ||
| Petrocub-Hîncești | ||
| Academia Chișinău | ||
| Saxan Ceadîr-Lunga | ||
| Ungheni | Spicul Chișcăreni | |
| Gagauziya-Oguzsport | ||
| Victoria Bardar | ||
| Codru Lozova | ||
| Iskra Rîbnița | ||
| Edineț | ||
| Intersport-Aroma | ||
| Sfîntul Gheorghe | ||
| Real Succes Chișinău | ||
| Prut Leova | ||
| Sîngerei | ||
| Sparta Selemet | Bogzești | |
| Florești | ||
| Cahul-2005 | ||
| Anina Anenii Noi | ||
| Intersport Sănătăuca | ||
| CFR Ialoveni | ||
| Sireți | ||
| Grănicerul Glodeni | ||
| Sinteza Căușeni | ||
| Congaz | ||
| Slobozia Mare | ||
| Cruiz Camenca | ||
| Fălești | ||
| Boldurești | ||
| Codru-Juniori | ||
| Dava Soroca | ||
| Trachia Taraclia | ||
| Politeh Chișinău | ||
| Cotiujenii Mari | ||
| Maiak Chirsova | ||
| Cricova | ||
| Rîșcani | ||
| Nistru Otaci | ||
| Orhei Star | ||
| Maiac Cioropcani | ||
| Ceadîr-Lunga | ||
| Speranța Drochia | ||
| Sparta Chișinău |
Number in brackets denote the level of respective league in Football in Moldova
28 clubs from the Divizia B entered this round. Teams that finished higher on the league in the previous season played their ties away. All matches were played on 20 August 2016. Teams in bold continue to the next round of the competition.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rîșcani (3) | 4–2 (a.e.t.) | Speranța Drochia (3) |
| Intersport Sănătăuca (3) | 1–0 | Florești (3) |
| Maiac Cioropcani (3) | 2–0 | Codru-Juniori (3) |
| Fălești (3) | 0–5 | Grănicerul Glodeni (3) |
| Nistru Otaci (3) | 2–0 (a.e.t.) | Dava Soroca (3) |
| Orhei Star (3) | 1–0 | Bogzești (3) |
| Cotiujenii Mari (3) | 1–2 | Cruiz Camenca (3) |
| Politeh Chișinău (3) | 1–8 | Sinteza Căușeni (3) |
| Cricova (3) | 1–2 | Anina Anenii Noi (3) |
| Sparta Chișinău (3) | 1–0 | Boldurești (3) |
| Slobozia Mare (3) | 2–1 | Cahul-2005 (3) |
| Ceadîr-Lunga (3) | 4–0 | Trachia Taraclia (3) |
| Sireți (3) | 3–0 | CFR Ialoveni (3) |
| Maiak Chirsova (3) | 0–2 (a.e.t.) | Congaz (3) |
4 clubs from the Divizia B entered this round. Teams that finished higher on the league in the previous season played their ties away. Matches were played on 23 August 2016. Teams in bold continue to the next round of the competition.
Rîșcani, Intersport Sănătăuca, Maiac Cioropcani, Grănicerul Glodeni, Cruiz Camenca, Sinteza Căușeni, Anina Anenii Noi, Sparta Chișinău, Sireți and Congaz received a bye for the second preliminary round.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Nistru Otaci (3) | 0–1 (a.e.t.) | Orhei Star (3) |
| Ceadîr-Lunga (3) | 7–2 | Slobozia Mare (3) |
The 12 winners from the preliminary rounds joined the 12 Divizia A teams. In a match, the home advantage was granted to the team from the lower league. All matches were played on 3 September 2016. Teams in bold continue to the next round of the competition.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rîșcani (3) | 1–4 | Edineț (2) |
| Intersport Sănătăuca (3) | 1–0 | Sîngerei (2) |
| Maiac Cioropcani (3) | 3–5 | Codru Lozova (2) |
| Grănicerul Glodeni (3) | 0–2 | Spicul Chișcăreni (2) |
| Orhei Star (3) | 1–2 | Victoria Bardar (2) |
| Cruiz Camenca (3) | 1–1 (1–3 p) | Iskra Rîbnița (2) |
| Sinteza Căușeni (3) | 0–1 (a.e.t.) | Intersport-Aroma (2) |
| Anina Anenii Noi (3) | 3–0 | Real Succes Chișinău (2) |
| Sparta Chișinău (3) | 2–4 | Sfîntul Gheorghe (2) |
| Ceadîr-Lunga (3) | 2–2 (2–4 p) | Prut Leova (2) |
| Sireți (3) | 2–10 | Sparta Selemet (2) |
| Congaz (3) | 2–4 | Gagauziya-Oguzsport (2) |
The 11 winners from the previous round joined the 3 Divizia Națională sides seeded 9-11, Academia, Saxan and Ungheni.
Gagauziya-Oguzsport received a bye for the second round. The home teams and the pairs for 3 Divizia Națională sides were determined in a draw held on 7 September 2016. Matches were played on 20 and 21 September 2016. Teams in bold continue to the next round of the competition.
The 7 winners from the previous round and Gagauziya-Oguzsport joined the remaining 8 Divizia Națională sides seeded 1-8. The home teams and the pairs were determined in a draw held on 23 September 2016. Matches were played on 25 and 26 October 2016. Teams in bold continue to the next round of the competition.
The 8 winners from the previous round entered the quarter-finals. The home teams were determined in a draw held on 28 October 2016. Matches were played on 26 April 2017. Teams in bold continue to the next round of the competition.
The 4 winners from the previous round entered the semi-finals. The home teams were determined in a draw held on 28 April 2017. Matches were played on 16 May 2017. Teams in bold continue to the next round of the competition.
The final was played on Thursday 25 May 2017 at the Zimbru Stadium in Chișinău. The "home" team (for administrative purposes) was determined by an additional draw held on 17 May 2017.
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Zaria |
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| Assistant referees: | |
| Serkan Olguncan (Turkey) | |
| Ceyhun Sesigüzel (Turkey) | |
| Fourth official: | |
| Alexandru Tean (Moldova) | Match rules |
90 minutes. 30 minutes of extra time if necessary. Penalty shoot-out if score is still level. Eleven named substitutes, of which up to four may be used. |
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