Malaysia Futsal Cup
| Organising body | FAM |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2022 |
| Region | Malaysia |
| Number of teams | Competition proper: 8 Total: 10 |
| Qualifier for | AFF Futsal Club Championship |
| Related competitions | MPFL Division 1 & MPFL Division 2 |
| Current champions | Johor Darul Ta'zim (1st title) |
| Most successful club(s) | Johor Darul Ta'zim Selangor Pahang Rangers (1 title each) |
| Television broadcasters | Astro Arena |
| Website | Official website |
| 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.[1]
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.[2]
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
| Period | Sponsor | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cuckoo Electronics[3] | CUCKOO Malaysia Futsal Cup |
| 2023– | none | Malaysia Futsal Cup |
Results
| No. | Year | Final | Third place play-off | Ref. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winners | Score | Runners-up | Third | Score | Fourth | |||
| 1 | 2022 | Selangor MAC | 4–3 | Pahang Rangers | Selangor TOT United | 3–2 | Pulau Pinang | [4][5] |
| 2 | 2023 | Pahang Rangers | 4–4 (3–1p) | Johor Darul Ta'zim | Selangor MAC | 7–2 | Terengganu | [6][7] |
| 3 | 2024 | Johor Darul Ta'zim | 3–2 | Selangor | Pahang Rangers | 4–2 | KL City | [8][9] |
Performances by teams
| Team | Title(s) | Runners-up | Years won | Years runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selangor[a] | 1 | 1 | 2022 | 2024 |
| Pahang Rangers | 1 | 1 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Johor Darul Ta'zim | 1 | 1 | 2024 | 2023 |
Performances by states
| State | Titles | Runners-up | Teams | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pahang | 1 | 1 | Pahang Rangers (1/1) | 2 |
| Selangor | 1 | 1 | Selangor (1/1) | 2 |
| Johor | 1 | 1 | Johor Darul Ta'zim (1/1) | 2 |
Top scorers by season
| Season | Players | Team | Goals | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ridzwan Bakri | Pahang Rangers | 6 | [10] |
| Amirul Radzi | Pulau Pinang | |||
| 2023 | Amin Nasrollah | Pahang Rangers | 5 | [11] |
| Ridzwan Bakri | ||||
| 2024 | Well Pereira | Selangor | 7 | [12] |
Awards
Prize money
Most Valuable Player
Starting from 2022, the FAM introduced the Malaysia Futsal Cup Most Valuable Player award.
| Year | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Khairul Effendy | Selangor MAC |
| 2023 | Ridzwan Bakri | Pahang Rangers |
| 2024 | Awalluddin Mat Nawi | Johor Darul Ta'zim |
Best goalkeeper
In the 2023 season, the FAM introduced the Malaysia Futsal Cup best goalkeeper award.
| Year | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Zainulzahin Sinuan | Pahang Rangers |
| 2024 | Azrul Hadee | Johor Darul Ta'zim |
See also
Notes
- ^ Formerly known as Selangor MAC, now known as Selangor.
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