The 78th edition of the KNVB Cup (at the time called ''Amstel Cup'') started on August 12, 1995. The final was played on May 16, 1996: PSV beat

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5–2 and won the cup for the seventh time. A total of 60 clubs participated.

Teams

* All 18 participants of the

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, four of which entering in the knock-out stage * All 18 participants of the Eerste Divisie 1995-96 * 22 teams from lower (amateur) leagues * Two youth teams

Group stage

The matches of the group stage were played between August 12 and September 16, 1995. 56 clubs participated, 28 advanced to the next round. _E Eredivisie; ₁ Eerste Divisie; _A Amateur teams

Knock-out Stage

First round

The matches of the first knock-out round were played on November 28, 29 and 30, 1995. The four highest ranked Eredivisie clubs from last season entered the tournament this round. _E four Eredivisie entrants

Round of 16

The matches of the round of 16 were played on January 24, 1996.

Quarter finals

The quarter finals were played on February 28, 1996.

Semi-finals

The semi-finals were played on April 6, 1996.

Final

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External links

Results by Ronald Zwiers
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