The 1997–98

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began on 11 November 1997 and the final took place on 4 April 1998 at the

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were the defending champions, but were knocked-out by

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in the Second round.

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went on to win the tournament, beating

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4–2 on penalties in the final.

First round

The matches were played on 11, 25 November, 16 and 17 December 1997.

Second round

The matches were played on 4, 5, 6 and 13 January 1998.

Round of 16

The matches were played on 30, 31 January and 1 February 1998.

Quarter-finals

The matches were played on 16, 17 and 18 February 1998.

Semi-finals

The matches were played on 10 and 12 March 1998.

Final

The final was played on 4 April 1998 at the

References

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