Malaysia Futsal Cup
{{Short description|Malaysian men's futsal competition}}
{{Infobox football tournament
|name = Malaysia Futsal Cup
|logo = Malaysia_Futsal_Cup.png
|founded = {{Start date and age
|df=yes|2022}}
|organiser = FAM
|region = Malaysia
|number of teams = Competition proper: 8
Total: 10
|qualifier for = AFF Futsal Club Championship
|related comps = MPFL Division 1 & MPFL Division 2
|current champions = Johor Darul Ta'zim (1st title)
|most successful club = Johor Darul Ta'zim
Selangor
Pahang Rangers
(1 title each)
|broadcasters = Astro Arena
|website =[https://www.fam.org.my/mpfl-2023 Official website]
|current = 2024 Malaysia Futsal Cup}}
The Malaysia Futsal Cup (abbreviated as the MFC) is an annual futsal club competition in Malaysia organized by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). Teams qualify for the competition based on their performance in the Malaysia Premier Futsal League (MPFL).
6 teams qualify directly and 2 from the qualifying round. The winners of the competition are awarded with a slot to compete in the AFF Futsal Club Championship. Selangor MAC were the inaugural winners of the competition, having beaten Pahang Rangers 4–3 in the 2022 final.{{Cite web |last=HARIAN |first=WARTAWAN SINAR |date=2022-07-24 |title=Selangor MAC juara Piala Futsal Malaysia 2022 |url=https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/212781/berita/sukan/selangor-mac-juara-piala-futsal-malaysia-2022 |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=Sinar Harian |language=ms}}
Johor Darul Ta'zim are the current champions, having beaten Selangor 3–2 in the 2024 final for their first title.
History
The first Malaysia Futsal Cup featured Negeri Sembilan, Pahang Rangers, PDRM, Pulau Pinang, Selangor MAC, Selangor TOT United, Shah Alam City and Terengganu. The inaugural match of the Malaysia Futsal Cup was held on 11 June 2022 and saw Selangor MAC secure a victory over Shah Alam City with a score of 2–1 at the Panasonic Sport Complex in Shah Alam. The historic first goal was scored by Silva Matheus Vasconcelos of Selangor MAC.
The tournament culminated with the inaugural final on 23 July. The final featured Selangor MAC and Pahang Rangers. In a dramatic showdown, Selangor MAC emerged victorious with a 4–3 score, securing their place in the annals of the Malaysian futsal history. Ridzwan Bakri of Pahang Rangers and Amirul Radzi of Pulau Pinang shared the honor of being the inaugural top scorers, each netting six goals.
Competition format
= Qualification =
The top six teams from the MPFL Division 1 will automatically qualify for the main round of the competition, ensuring their place based on the performance throughout the season. Meanwhile, the two bottom teams from Division 1 will have to face additional challenges to secure their spots. They will compete against the champion and runner-up of the MPFL Division 2. The outcomes of these crucial matches will determine the final two teams that will join the main round of the Malaysia Futsal Cup.{{Cite web |url=https://www.flashsukan.com.my/mpfl-2024-7-pasukan-sahkan-penyertaan-liga-divisyen-2/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=www.flashsukan.com.my |title=MPFL 2024: 7 pasukan sahkan penyertaan Liga Divisyen 2 |date=19 February 2024 }}
= Knockout stage =
The format of the Malaysia Futsal Cup is structured around the knockout stage that begins with the quarterfinals. Each round is played over two legs, with home and away matches ensuring opportunity for both teams to perform on their home ground. For the third-place playoff and the final, matches are taking place at a neutral venue.
Sponsorship
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ !Period !Sponsor !Name |
| 2022
|Cuckoo Electronics{{Cite web|url=https://www.bharian.com.my/sukan/bola/2019/11/625707/fam-cuckoo-jalin-kerjasama|title=FAM, Cuckoo jalin kerjasama |website=Berita Harian|date=6 November 2019 }} |CUCKOO Malaysia Futsal Cup |
| 2023–
| |Malaysia Futsal Cup |
Results
Performances by teams
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|+Performances in the Malaysia Futsal Cup by teams !Team !Title(s) !Runners-up !Years won !Years runner-up |
| scope="row" |Selangor{{efn|name=Selangor name|Formerly known as Selangor MAC, now known as Selangor.}}
| style="text-align:center" |1 | style="text-align:center" |1 |2022 |2024 |
|---|
| scope="row" |Pahang Rangers
| style="text-align:center" |1 | style="text-align:center" |1 |2023 |2022 |
| scope="row" |Johor Darul Ta'zim
| style="text-align:center" |1 | style="text-align:center" |1 |2024 |2023 |
Performances by states
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|+Performances in the Malaysia Futsal Cup by state !State !Titles !Runners-up !Teams !Total |
| scope="row" |{{flagicon|Pahang}} Pahang
| style="text-align:center" |1 | style="text-align:center" |1 |Pahang Rangers (1/1) | style="text-align:center" |2 |
|---|
| scope="row" |{{flagicon|Selangor}} Selangor
| style="text-align:center" |1 | style="text-align:center" |1 |Selangor (1/1) | style="text-align:center" |2 |
| scope="row" |{{flagicon|Johor}} Johor
| style="text-align:center" |1 | style="text-align:center" |1 |Johor Darul Ta'zim (1/1) | style="text-align:center" |2 |
Top scorers by season
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|+ !Season !Players !Team !Goals !{{abbr|Ref.|References}} |
| rowspan="2" align="center" |2022
!scope="row" |{{flagicon|MAS}} Ridzwan Bakri | rowspan="2" align="center" |6 | rowspan="2" align="center" |{{Cite web |title=FAM - CMS |url=https://cms.fam.org.my/v1/topscorers |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=cms.fam.org.my}} |
| scope="row" |{{flagicon|MAS}} Amirul Radzi |
|---|
| rowspan="2" align="center" |2023
!scope="row" |{{flagicon|IRN}} Amin Nasrollah | rowspan="2" |Pahang Rangers | rowspan="2" align="center" |5 | rowspan="2" align="center" |{{Cite web |title=FAM - CMS |url=https://cms.fam.org.my/v1/topscorers |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=cms.fam.org.my}} |
| scope="row" |{{flagicon|MAS}} Ridzwan Bakri |
| align="center" |2024
!scope="row" |{{flagicon|BRA}} Well Pereira |align="center"|7 | rowspan="2" align="center" |{{Cite web |title=FAM - CMS |url=https://cms.fam.org.my/v1/topscorers|access-date=2024-10-06 |website=cms.fam.org.my}} |
Awards
= Prize money =
= Most Valuable Player =
= Best goalkeeper =
See also
Notes
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References
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