2008–09 Lebanese FA Cup
The 2009 version of the Lebanese FA Cup is the 37th edition to be played. It is the premier knockout tournament for football teams in Lebanon.
Al-Mabarrah went into this edition as the holders. Al Ansar holds the most wins with 11 titles.
The cup winner were guaranteed a place in the 2010 AFC Cup.
Round 1
18 teams play a knockout tie. 8 clubs advance to the next round, 1 club gets a bye to the 3rd round. Ties played over 11 to 15 October 2008
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Ikhlas b. h. | 5 – 2 | Al-Khoyol |
| 2 | Unknown Club | 2 - 6 | Naser Bar Elias |
| 3 | Al- Ahly Saida | 4 - 1 | Al Akha Ahly Aley |
| 4 | Al-Burj | 0 - 3 | Alahli Nabatiyé |
| 5 | Almodh Tripoli | 1 - 5 | Homenmen |
| 6 | Al Ijtimaaey Tripoli | 2 - 1 | Al-Nahaza Bar Elias |
| 7 | Homenetmen | 1 - 0 | Al-Mahabba trables |
| 8 | Al-Irshad | 3 - 0 | Al-Riadah wal Adab |
| 9 | Nasr Bar Elias | 0 - 1 | Al-Shabeeba Al-Mazraa |
Round 2
8 teams play a knockout tie. 4 clubs advance to the next round. Ties played on 21 October 2008
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Shabeeba Al-Mazraa | 3 – 2 | Al-Ikhlas b. h. |
| 2 | Al-Ahly Saida | 4 - 1 | Al-Ahli Nabatiyé |
| 3 | Homenmen | 4 - 1 | Al Ijtimaaey Tripoli |
| 4 | Homenetmen | 4 - 3 | Al-Irshad |
Round 3
16 teams play a knockout tie. 8 clubs advance to the next round. Ties played over 26 & 28 December 2008
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tadamon Sour | 0 – 0 | Salam Zgharta |
| Tadamon Sour won 4 - 2 on penalties | |||
| 2 | Al-Nejmeh | 6 - 0 | Trables Sports Club |
| 3 | Shabab Sahel | 7 - 0 | Homenmen |
| 4 | Al-Mabarrah | 3 - 0 | Homenetmen |
| 5 | Al-Safa | 7 - 0 | Al-Shabeeba Al-Mazraa |
| 6 | Al-Ansar | 1 -0 | Al-Ahly Saida |
| 7 | Al Ahed | 2 - 1 | Racing Beirut |
| 8 | Hekmeh | 1 - 0 | Shabab Al-Ghazieh |
Quarter finals
8 teams play a knockout tie. 4 clubs advance to the semi finals. Ties played on 1 February 2009
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Nejmeh | 1 – 3 | Al-Ansar |
| 2 | Al-Ahed | 2 - 0 | Al-Mabarrah |
| 3 | Shabab Sahel | 3 - 1 | Tadamon Sour |
| 4 | Hekmeh | 0 - 2 | Al-Safa |
Semi finals
4 teams play a knockout tie. 2 clubs advance to the Final Ties played on 24 February 2009
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shabab Sahel | 3 – 2 | Al-Safa |
| 2 | Al-Ahed | 2 - 1 | Al-Ansar |
Final
Final played on 13 May 2009
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shabab Sahel | 0 – 2 | Al-Ahed |
| Lebanese FA Cup 2009 Winners |
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| Al Ahed 3rd Title |
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