Korean FA Cup
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The Korean FA Cup is a national cup knockout competition involving K-League, K2 League and various amateur clubs. The competition started in 1996 with 16 competing clubs, and Pohang Steelers won the inaugural competition on penalties over Suwon Samsung Bluewings. The winner gains entry to the Asian Champions League
[edit] Format
The Korean FA Cup takes place after the end of the regular K-League season, and is usually completed within a short timescale. Games are played on a single elimination format with extra time and penalties if required. K-League sides are seeded in the 1st round of the tournament proper, but all matches are played at neutral venues such as Gimcheon and Namhae.
[edit] Past winners
Only one club, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, have won the Korean FA Cup more than once.
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| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Chunnam Dragons | Suwon | 2-0 |
| 2005 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Ulsan Mipo Dockyard | 1-0 |
| 2004 | Busan I'cons | Bucheon FC | 1-1 (4-3pens) |
| 2003 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Chunnam Dragons | 2-2 (4-2pens) |
| 2002 | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | Pohang Steelers | 1-0 |
| 2001 | Daejeon Citizen | Pohang Steelers | 1-0 |
| 2000 | Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors | Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma | 2-0 |
| 1999 | Chunan Ilhwa Chunma | Jeonbuk Hyundai Dinos | 3-0 |
| 1998 | Anyang Cheetahs FC | Ulsan Hyundai Horang-i | 2-1 |
| 1997 | Chunnam Dragons | Chunan Ilhwa Chunma | 1-0 |
| 1996 | Pohang Steelers | Suwon Samsung Bluewings | 0-0 (7-6pens) |
