The 1996–97

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was the 57th edition of the Portuguese

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knockout tournament, organized by the

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(FPF). The 1996–97 Taça de Portugal began in September 1996. The final was played on 10 June 1997 at the

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. Benfica were the previous holders, having defeated

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3–1 in the previous season's final. Boavista defeated cup holders Benfica, 3–2 in the final to win their fifth Taça de Portugal. As a result of Boavista winning the domestic cup competition, the ''Axadrezados'' faced

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winners

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in the

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Sixth round

Ties were played between the 9 March and the 22 April. Due to the odd number of teams involved at this stage of the competition,

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qualified for the quarter-finals due to having no opponent to face at this stage of the competition.

Quarter-finals

Ties were played between the 2 April and the 7 May.

Semi-finals

Ties were played between the 30 April and 21 May.

Final

References

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