The 2004–05 Ukrainian Cup was the 14th annual edition of Ukraine's

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knockout competition, known as the

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. The first game was conducted on August 4, 2004 with the game between Rava and Shakhtar Donetsk in

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, Lviv Region. The final took place in late May of the next year where the same Shakhtar yielded to Dynamo Kyiv at the Olympic Stadium 0:1. It was the last season of the format that did not involve any qualification and preliminary rounds. Every club started from the Round of 64 (1/32 of final) regardless of their position in the league's system structure. However the lower division clubs were given a home-field advantage.

Round and draw dates

All draws held at FFU headquarters (Building of Football) in

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unless stated otherwise.

Competition Schedule

First round

The First Round took place in the first half of August 2004. Officially games took place on August 7 unless otherwise indicated.

Second round

The Second Round took place on August 19 through August 22, 2004 with most games taken place on August 22. Unless otherwise indicated games presumed to take place on August 22.

Third Round (1/8)

The third round matches consisted of eight match-ups out of which four took place on September 11, while the other four – on September 12, 2004.

Quarterfinals

The first leg was scheduled to take place on October 16, while the second leg – on November 20, 2004.

Semifinals

The semifinals took place on April 21 and May 4, 2005.

Final

References

External links

Game reports for 2004–05 season
{{DEFAULTSORT:2004-05 Ukrainian Cup Ukrainian Cup seasons

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