2008–09 Syrian Cup Explained

The 2008-09 version of the Syrian Cup is the 39th edition to be played. It is the premier knockout tournament for football teams in Syria.

Al-Karamah went into this edition as the holders.

Calendar

Round	Date	Matches	Clubs
First qualifying round	26 December 2008 27 December 2008 30 December 2008 31 December 2008 1 January 2009 5 January 2009	11	22
Second qualifying round	20 January 2009 21 January 2009 26 January 2009 27 January 2009 3 February 2009 4 February 2009	20	40
Round One		16	32
Round of 16	27 March 2009 28 March 2009 13 April 2009 28 April 2009 1 May 2009	8	16
Quarter-finals	22 May 2009 29 May 2009 30 May 2009 31 May 2009 7 June 2009	4	8
Semi-finals	17 June 2009 20 June 2009	2	4
Final	17 July 2009	1	2

22 teams play a knockout tie. 11 clubs advance to the next round. Games played over two legs

40 teams play a knockout tie. 20 clubs advance to the next round. Games played over two legs

32 teams play a knockout tie. 16 clubs advance to the next round. Games played over two legs

|}¹ Areeha failed to the 2nd leg, match awarded 3-0 to Al-Sholla.

² Saraqib failed to the 2nd leg, match awarded 3-0 to Al-Yaqaza.

3 Al-Jazeera failed to the 2nd leg, match awarded 3-0 to Al-Jaish.

16 teams play a knockout tie. 8 clubs advance to the next round. Games played over two legs

|}¹ Al-Sholla failed to the Round of 16, matches awarded 3-0 to Al-Taliya.

8 teams play a knockout tie. 4 clubs advance to the next round. Games played over two legs

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4 teams play a knockout tie. 2 clubs advance to the final. Games played over two legs

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