The 61st edition of the KNVB Cup started on August 19, 1978. The first final was played on May 15, 1979: the match

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ended a draw: 1–1 (

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). Instead of a

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, a replay was held on May 29. In that match, Ajax beat FC Twente 3–0 and won the cup for the eighth time. During the quarter and semi-finals of the tournament, two-legged matches were held.

Teams

* All 18 participants of the Eredivisie 1978-79 * All 19 participants of the Eerste Divisie 1978-79 * 9 teams from lower (amateur) leagues

First round

The matches of the first round were played on August 19 and 20, 1978. ₁ Eerste Divisie; _A Amateur teams

Second round

The matches of the second round were played on October 14, 15 and 25, 1978. The Eredivisie clubs entered the tournament this round. _E Eredivisie

Round of 16

The matches were played on November 18 and 19, 1978.

Quarter finals

The quarter finals were played on March 14 and April 4, 1979.

Semi-finals

The semi-finals were played on April 18 and May 2, 1979.

Final

Replay

Ajax also won the Dutch

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championship, thereby taking the double. They would participate in the European Cup, so finalists Twente could play in the

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External links

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