1987 King Cup

The 1987 King Cup was the 29th season of the knockout competition since its establishment in 1956.

Al-Nassr were the defending champions and successfully defended their title by beating Al-Hilal 1–0 in the final. They became the first team since Al-Ahli in 1979 to successfully defend the title.

1987 King Cup
Tournament details
Country1987 King Cup Saudi Arabia
Dates23 February – 13 March 1987
Teams16
Defending championsAl-Nassr
Final positions
ChampionsAl-Nassr (5th title)
Runner-upAl-Hilal
Tournament statistics
Matches played15
Goals scored42 (2.8 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)Majed Abdullah (5 goals)
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Bracket

Round of 16 Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final
            
H Al-Qadsiah 1
A Al-Arabi 2
A Al-Arabi 0
H Al-Hilal 4
H Al-Hilal (aet) 2
A Al-Kawkab 1
H Al-Hilal 3
A Al-Nahda 1
H Al-Nahda 3
A Al-Ansar 1
A Al-Nahda (pen.) 1 (5)
H Al-Ettifaq 1 (3)
H Al-Ettifaq (pen.) 2 (4)
A Al-Shabab 2 (3)
Al-Hilal 0
Al-Nassr 1
H Al-Nassr 2
A Al-Taawoun 0
A Al-Nassr 2
H Al-Ittihad 1
H Al-Ittihad (pen.) 0 (4)
A Al-Ahli 0 (3)
A Al-Nassr 4
H Hajer 1
H Hajer (pen.) 1 (3)
A Al-Tai 1 (2)
H Hajer (aet) 2
A Al-Wehda 0
H Al-Wehda 2
A Al-Raed 1

Note: H: Home team, A: Away team

Source: Al Jazirah

Round of 16

The Round of 16 matches were held on 23, 26 and 27 February 1987.

Home team Score Away team
Al-Hilal 2–1 (aet) Al-Kawkab
Al-Nassr 2–0 Al-Taawoun
Al-Ettifaq 2–2 (4–3 pen.) Al-Shabab
Al-Wehda 2–1 Al-Raed
Hajer 1–1 (3–2 pen.) Al-Tai
Al-Nahda 3–1 Al-Ansar
Al-Ittihad 0–0 (4–3 pen.) Al-Ahli
Al-Qadsiah 1–2 Al-Arabi

Quarter-finals

The Quarter-final matches were held on 2 March 1987.

Home team Score Away team
Al-Hilal 4–0 Al-Arabi
Al-Ettifaq 1–1 (3–5 pen.) Al-Nahda
Hajer 2–0 (aet) Al-Wehda
Al-Ittihad 1–2 Al-Nassr

Semi-finals

The four winners of the quarter-finals progressed to the semi-finals. The semi-finals were played on 6 March 1987. All times are local, AST (UTC+3).

Al-Hilal3–1Al-Nahda
Al-Dossari 1987 King Cup  12'
Al-Hammad 1987 King Cup  48'
Al-Thunayan 1987 King Cup  80'
Report Al-Denini 1987 King Cup  42'
Referee: Hamad Al-Homaimadi
Hajer1–4Al-Nassr
Al-Dhuwayhi 1987 King Cup  78' (pen.) Report Al-Shalqan 1987 King Cup  12', 15'
Abdullah 1987 King Cup  52'
Al-Bishi 1987 King Cup  68'

Final

The final was played between city rivals Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr at the Youth Welfare Stadium in Al-Malaz, Riyadh. Al-Hilal were appearing in their 11th while Al-Nassr were appearing in their 8th final. Al-Nassr were the defending champions.

Al-Hilal0–1Al-Nassr
Report Abdullah 1987 King Cup  2'

Top goalscorers

Rank Player Club Goals
1 1987 King Cup  Majed Abdullah Al-Nassr 5
2 1987 King Cup  Hathal Al-Dossari Al-Hilal 3
3 8 Players 2

References

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1987 King Cup Bracket1987 King Cup Round of 161987 King Cup Quarter-finals1987 King Cup Semi-finals1987 King Cup Final1987 King Cup Top goalscorers1987 King CupAl-Nassr FCKing Cup of Champions

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