The 1970–71 Israel State Cup (Hebrew: גביע המדינה 1970–71) was the 32nd edition of Israel's premier knockout football competition, organized by the Israel Football Association (IFA). The tournament was contested during the 1970–1971 football season by clubs from the top tiers of Israeli football as well as teams from lower divisions, following a single‑elimination format.
Structure and schedule
- The competition began in the latter half of 1970 with preliminary rounds involving lower‑division clubs.
- Higher‑division clubs entered in later rounds, typically from the round of 32 onward.
- Matches were played as single legs, with extra time and, if necessary, penalty shoot‑outs used to determine a winner in the event of a draw.
- The final was scheduled for the spring of 1971 and was held at a neutral venue designated by the IFA.
Outcome
Specific details regarding the champion, runner‑up, final score, and exact dates of the matches for the 1970–71 edition are not available in the current reliable encyclopedic sources. Consequently, the precise results of this tournament remain undocumented in this entry.
Historical context
The Israel State Cup, established in 1928, is the country's oldest football competition and runs concurrently with the league season each year. Winning the cup traditionally grants the champion a place in the following season's Asian Club Championship (historically) or other continental competitions, depending on the prevailing confederation affiliations.
Note: Due to the lack of verifiable records for the 1970–71 season, detailed information such as match results, participating clubs, and final outcomes cannot be provided.