The 2014 Slovenian Cup final was the final match of the 2013–14 Slovenian Cup, the 23rd edition of the Slovenian Football Cup, the top knockout tournament of Slovenian football and the second most important football competition in the country after the Slovenian PrvaLiga championship. The match was played on Wednesday, 21 May 2014 at the Bonifika Stadium in Koper, Slovenia and was won by Gorica who defeated Maribor with the score 2–0. This was the third cup title for the side from Nova Gorica and the first trophy they have won since the 2005–06 season when they were league champions.
Venue The match was played at the Bonifika Stadium, a 4,047 all-seater stadium in Koper, where the previous final was held. The stadium is part of Bonifika sports complex, together with a smaller athletics stadium, indoor hall and an indoor swimming pool. The stadium was originally built in 1947 and was completely renovated in 2010.
Background The final was played between Maribor and Gorica. Maribor were the defending champions, they have won the 2012–13 cup edition. In addition, Maribor is the most successful team in history of the competition, having won eight titles and were runners-up on three occasions. Gorica have won the title two times, the last time they were successful was in the 2001–02 season, and were runners-up during the 2004–05 season.
Road to the final
Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first. MariborRoundGoricaOpponentResultKnockout phaseOpponentResultN/AN/AFirst roundSlatina2–0 (A)Radomlje4–1 (A)Round of 16Dravograd4–0 (A)OpponentAgg.1st leg2nd legKnockout phaseOpponentAgg.1st leg2nd legŠenčur6–35–2 (A)1–1 (H)Quarter-finalsAluminij4–11–0 (A)3–1 (H)Olimpija2–11–0 (H)1–1 (A)Semi-finalsRudar Velenje3–11–0 (A)2–1 (H)
Match details
2013–14 Slovenian Cup WinnersGorica3rd title
See also 2013–14 Slovenian Cup 2013–14 Slovenian PrvaLiga 2013 Slovenian Supercup
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