The 2005–06

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was the 31st season of the Saudi premier knockout tournament since its establishment in 1957. It started with the qualifying rounds on 24 November 2005 and concluded with the final on 7 April 2006. Al-Hilal were the defending champions, having won the trophy in

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, and won their second consecutive title, defeating Al-Ahli in the

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on 7 April 2006. As winners of the tournament, Al-Hilal qualified for the

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group stage.

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. The qualifying competition began on 24 November 2005. First Division sides Al-Faisaly and

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side Al-Hamadah and Third Division side Al-Rawdhah qualified.

First Round

Second Round

Final Round

Bracket

Source
Al Jazirah

Round of 16

The Round of 16 fixtures were played on 27 and 28 December 2005. All times are local, AST (

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Quarter-finals

The Quarter-finals fixtures were played on 1 and 2 January 2006. All times are local, AST (

Semi-finals

The Semi-finals first legs were played on 1 and 2 February 2006 while the second legs were played on 5 and 6 February 2006. All times are local, AST (

Matches

''Al-Ahli won 5–4 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Al-Hilal won 5–2 on aggregate.''

Final

The final was held on 7 April 2006. All times are local, AST (

Top goalscorers

''As of 7 April 2006''

References

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