Western Australian soccer clubs from the top three State-Based Divisions competed in 2008 for the WA State Challenge Cup, known that year as the Soccer Pools State Cup. This knockout competition was won by Western Knights, their second title.[1]
| WA State Challenge Cup | |
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| Tournament details | |
| Teams | 32 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Western Knights |
First round
editAll matches were completed by 6 April 2008. A total of 32 teams took part in this stage of the competition. All 12 Clubs from the State League Premier Division and Football West State League Division 1, and 8 clubs from the Amateur Premier League (the top 8 out of 12 from the previous year's league table[2]) entered into the competition at this stage.[1]
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Second round
editA total of 16 teams took part in this stage of the competition. All matches were completed by 17 May.[1]
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Quarter finals
editA total of 8 teams took part in this stage of the competition. All matches in this round were completed on 21 June.[1]
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perth | 0–3 | Western Knights |
| 2 | ECU Joondalup | 1–0 | Floreat Athena |
| 3 | Sorrento | 6–0 | Forrestfield United |
| 4 | Hamersley Roverss | 1–0 | Fremantle Spirit |
Semi finals
editA total of 4 teams took part in this stage of the competition. Both matches in this round were completed on 20 August.[1]
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamersley Rovers | 0–1 | Sorrento |
| 2 | Western Knights | 2–0 | ECU Joondalup |
Final
editThe 2008 soccer Pools Cup Final was held on 4 October, and won by Western Knights, their second title.
| 4 October 2008 | Sorrento | 1–2 | Western Knights | Dorrien Gardens |
| Report[1] |