The 1996-97 KNVB Cup (at the time called ''Amstel Cup'') was the 79th edition of the

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annual knockout tournament for the

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. 78 teams contested, beginning on 1 June 1996 and ending at the final on 8 May 1997.

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beat

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4–2 and won the cup for the first time.

Teams

* All 18 participants of the Eredivisie 1996-97, four of which entering in the knock-out stage, the rest entering in the group stage * All 18 participants of the Eerste Divisie 1996-97, entering in the group stage (only FC Den Bosch entered in the preliminary round) * 39 teams from lower (amateur) leagues, six of which entering in the group stage, the rest entering in the preliminary round * 3 youth teams, one entering in the group stage, the other two in the preliminary round

Preliminary round

The matches of the preliminary round were played on 1, 2, 6 and 9 June 1996. Except for

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club

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, only amateur clubs and two youth teams participated.

Group stage

The matches of the group stage were played between August 15 and October 1, 1996. Except for four

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clubs, all other participants entered the tournament this round. 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 27, 1996. The four highest ranked Eredivisie teams from last season entered the tournament this round. _E four Eredivisie entrants

Round of 16

The matches of the round of 16 were played between February 7 and 12, 1997.

Quarter finals

The quarter finals were played on March 11 and 12, 1997.

Semi-finals

The semi-finals were played on April 16 and 17, 1997

Final

Roda JC would participate in the

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References

External links

Results by Ronald Zwiers
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