2010 KPT-PFF Cup
The 2010 KPT-PFF Cup was the inaugural edition of the KPT-PFF Cup, a domestic football cup organised by the Pakistan Football Federation in collaboration with Karachi Port Trust. Played in Karachi from 22 February to 7 March 2010, it featured sixteen teams split into four groups with knockout rounds to follow.
Karachi Port Trust won the title, defeating National Bank 2–1 in the final at the KPT Stadium. Khan Research Laboratories beat Balochistan 8–0 to claim third place.
Background and format
PFF introduced the KPT-PFF Cup as a new invitational tournament in early 2010. The field comprised leading departmental sides from the previous Pakistan Premier League season, in addition to provincial associations, divided into four groups. Twenty of the scheduled 32 matches were played at the KPT Stadium and twelve at the Quaid-i-Azam football field in Steel Town, Karachi.Trials and selection for the provincial teams were conducted ahead of the event. A minute of silence was also held for deceased player Abdul Khaliq.
Venues
- KPT Stadium, Kharadar – primary venue.
- Quaid-i-Azam football field, Steel Town (Karachi) – secondary venue.
Teams
- Departmental teams: Khan Research Laboratories, National Bank, Habib Bank, Pakistan Army, KESC, Sui Southern Gas, Pakistan Navy, Pak Elektron, Pakistan Airlines, Karachi Port Trust, Pakistan Steel
- Provincial teams: Sindh, Balochistan, NWFP, Islamabad, Punjab.