Johan II Cup

The Johan II Cup is the main Brunanter nationwide football knock-out competition. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1930 and is organized by the Brunanter Football Federation.

History
The cup was founded in 1930 as a way to link the professional and amateur clubs of the AFC and the 2. Liga. Organizers with the two leagues, as well as those of regional teams met to establish a tournment. The cup was sponsored by King Johan II and it was named after him. The first final was held on 15 June 1930, where St. Marks Koningstad defeated Real Koningstad 2-1, who played at home.

The tournament
Entry to the tournament is allowed for all 1st division teams (16), all 2nd division teams (8) and the top eight parish-level teams; selection for the last eight is based on their performance the previous season. There are 4 rounds; the round of 32, the round of 16, the quarter-finals and the semifinals. All these games are played on two legs, at each team's home venue. The third-place match ad the final are a single game; the venues are determined beforehand from a selection of large stadiums in the country.