The 1972-73 KNVB Cup was the 55th edition of the

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annual knockout tournament for the

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. 46 teams contested, beginning on 29 October 1972 and ending at the final on 31 May 1973.

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unsuccessfully defended its 1972 title losing on 10 December 1972 in the

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, when the 18 Eredivisie teams entered this round, NAC, 2–2 (

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). NAC successfully pursued its first

defeating

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, 2–0. NAC contested in the

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Teams

* All 18 participants of the Eredivisie 1972-73, entering in the second round * All 20 participants of the Eerste Divisie 1972-73 * 8 teams from lower (amateur) leagues

First round

₁ Eerste Divisie; _A Amateur teams

Second round

The 18 Eredivisie teams entered this round. _E Eredivisie

Third round

From quarterfinals to final

Details of the final

NAC would participate in the

External links

Netherlands Cup Full Results 1970–1994
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