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The 1996
Crown Prince Cup The Saudi Crown Prince's Cup ( ar, كأس ولي العهد) was the Saudi Arabian annual cup competition. It was the oldest domestic football competition in Saudi Arabia, its first edition was held in 1956–57, but was not crowned from 1975 unti ...
was the 21st season of the Saudi premier football knockout tournament since its establishment in 1957. The main competition started on 15 April and concluded with the final on 7 June 1996. Al-Hilal were the defending champions; however, they were eliminated in the round of 16 by Al-Tai. In the final, Al-Shabab defeated
Al-Nassr Al Nassr Football Club ( ar, نادي النصر السعودي; '' Naṣr'' meaning ''Victory'') is a Saudi Arabian football club based in Riyadh. Formed in 1955, the club plays its home games at the Mrsool Park. Their home colours are yello ...
3–0 to secure their second title. The final was held at the Youth Welfare Stadium in
Jeddah Jeddah ( ), also spelled Jedda, Jiddah or Jidda ( ; ar, , Jidda, ), is a city in the Hejaz region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the country's commercial center. Established in the 6th century BC as a fishing village, Jeddah's pro ...
. As winners of the tournament, Al-Shabab chose to participate in the 1997 Arab Cup Winners' Cup. Thus, as runners-up, Al-Nassr qualified for the 1997–98 Asian 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 Al-Shoulla, Al-Wehda and Ohod and
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side Al-Tuhami qualified.


Bracket


Round of 16

The draw for the Round of 16 and Quarter-finals was held on 6 April 1996. The Round of 16 fixtures were played on 15, 16 & 17 April 1996. All times are local, AST (
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).


Quarter-finals

The Quarter-finals fixtures were played on 19 April and 9 & 10 May 1996. All times are local, AST (
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). Al-Riyadh's match was moved to 19 April due to their participation in the 1996 Arab Cup Winners' Cup.


Semi-finals

The draw for the Semi-finals was held on 11 May 1996. The Semi-finals fixtures were played on 23 & 26 May 1996. All times are local, AST (
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). Al-Riyadh's match was postponed to 26 May due to their participation in the 1996 Arab Cup Winners' Cup.


Final

The 1996 Crown Prince Cup Final was played on 7 June 1996 at the Youth Welfare Stadium in
Jeddah Jeddah ( ), also spelled Jedda, Jiddah or Jidda ( ; ar, , Jidda, ), is a city in the Hejaz region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the country's commercial center. Established in the 6th century BC as a fishing village, Jeddah's pro ...
between Al-Nassr and Al-Shabab. This was the fourth Crown Prince Cup final to be held at the stadium. This was Al-Nassr's fourth final and Al-Shabab's fourth final as well. All times are local, AST (
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).


Top goalscorers


References


External links


Football competitions in Saudi Arabia 1995/96

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Crown Prince Cup The Saudi Crown Prince's Cup ( ar, كأس ولي العهد) was the Saudi Arabian annual cup competition. It was the oldest domestic football competition in Saudi Arabia, its first edition was held in 1956–57, but was not crowned from 1975 unti ...