The 1928
Norwegian Football Cup
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was the 27th season of the
Norwegian
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annual knockout
football
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tournament. The tournament was open for all members of
NFF, except those from
Northern Norway
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. The final was played at
Halden Stadion in
Halden
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on 14 October 1928, and was contested by the defending champions
Ørn and the four-time former winners
Lyn
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. Ørn successfully defended their title with a 2–1 victory, securing their third Norwegian Cup trophy.
Rounds and dates
* First round: 5 August. 58 games, 2 teams had walkovers. 118 teams in total.
* Second round: 12 August. 27 games, 5 teams had walkovers.
* Third round: 26 August.
* Fourth round: 2 and 9 September.
* Quarter-finals: 16 and 23 September.
* Semi-finals: 30 September and 7 October.
* Final: 14 October.
First round
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Second round
Third round
Fourth round
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Quarter-finals
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Semi-finals
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Final
See also
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1928 in Norwegian football
References
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{{1928–29 in European football (UEFA)
Norwegian Football Cup seasons
Norway
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Cup
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