The 1998

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was the 23rd season of the Saudi premier football knockout tournament since its establishment in 1957. The main competition started on 31 January and concluded with the final on 11 March 1998.

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were the defending champions; however, they were eliminated in the Round of 16 by Al-Shabab. In the final, Al-Ahli defeated

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3–2 with a

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during extra time to secure their third title and first since 1970. The final was held at the

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. As winners of the tournament, Al-Ahli qualified for the

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. As runners-up, Al-Riyadh qualified for the 1999 Arab Cup Winners' Cup.

Qualifying rounds

All of the competing teams that are not members of the

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competed in the qualifying rounds to secure one of 4 available places in the Round of 16. First Division sides

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and Hajer and

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sides Al-Akhdoud and Al-Orobah qualified.

Bracket

Round of 16

The draw for the Round of 16 was held on 10 January 1998. The Round of 16 fixtures were played on 31 January and 15, 16, 17, 21 and 25 February 1998. All times are local, AST (

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). Al-Hilal's match was moved to 31 January due to their participation in the 1998 Gulf Club Champions Cup. Al-Shoulla's match was delayed to 20 February due to their postponed league match against Al-Nassr being played on 15 February. Al-Nassr's match was delayed to 25 February due to their participation in the quarter-finals of the 1997–98 Asian Cup Winners' Cup.

Quarter-finals

The draw for the Quarter-finals was held on 19 February 1998. The Quarter-finals fixtures were played on 26 & 27 February and 1 & 3 March 1998. All times are local, AST (

). Al-Hilal's match was delayed to 3 March due to their participation in the quarter-finals of the 1997–98 Asian Club Championship.

Semi-finals

The draw for the Semi-finals was held on 1 March 1998. The Semi-finals fixtures were played on 5 & 6 March 1998. All times are local, AST (

Final

The 1998 Crown Prince Cup Final was played on 11 March 1998 at the

between Al-Ahli and Al-Riyadh. This was the third Crown Prince Cup final to be held at the stadium. This was Al-Ahli's fifth final and Al-Riyadh's third final. This was a repeat of the 1978 King Cup final. All times are local, AST (

Top goalscorers

References

External links

Football competitions in Saudi Arabia 1997/98

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