Hazfi Cup
The Hazfi Cup, better known as Jaam Hazfi (Persian جام حذفی ), the Iranian football cup competition. It is played annually since 1976. In the years 1978 to 1985, the Cup was not held because of the Islamic Revolution, in the years 1992, 1993 and 1998, he did not take place. In the 2013/2014 season, the Südaserbaidschanische team Tractor Sazi Tabriz won.
Mode
Over the years, the mode of the Cup competition has been changed several times between individual games and a return game system. From the season 2005/2006 a game should be played, and a final on neutral ground per round. It was shortly switched back to the first season with this rule back to a finale with return game, as the authorities of the first playoff place Mashhad rejected the holding of the Cup final. Since the season 2011/2012 the final will again be decided in a typical final that will be held in Tehran since the 2012/2013 season in the Azadi Stadium. It is hoped that an increased attractiveness in the Cup competition. In addition, the lower division clubs now meet first before added repel round 3 teams the Azadegan League and in the fifth round ( round of 32 ), the Iran Pro League. All matches will be decided in a lot.
The competition has grown in importance since the winner is entitled to a starting place in the AFC Champions League.