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knockout competition. The winner was FC Basel. AC Bellinzona qualified for the

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after finishing as runner-up due to Basel qualifying for the

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Format

In season 2007-08 the tournament structure was changed. The 10 clubs from the

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as well as the 17 clubs of the

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qualified directly for the cup and entered in the round of 64.

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were not included in the cup as they play in the Liechtenstein Cup. 11 clubs from the 1st league as well as 26 clubs from the amateur leagues had to qualify in regional tournaments for the Swisscom Cup. This was played in the knockout system. Each round was held earlier because of the

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. The final was held in April instead of May or June. Each match was played over ninety minutes with

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and a

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if required. Round of 64 (15 and 16 September 2007) : The winning teams qualify for the 1/32 Finals. Round of 32 (20 and 21 October 2007) : The winning teams qualify for the 1/16 Finals. Round of 16 (24 and 25 of November 2007) : The winning teams qualify for the Quarter-Finals. Quarter Finals (15 and 16 of December 2007) : The winning teams qualify for the Semi-Finals. Semifinals (27 and 28 of February 2008) : 4 teams, the victors qualify for the Final. Final (6 April 2008) : The victor wins the 83rd Swiss cup.

Participating teams

Round of 64

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Round of 32

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Round of 16

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Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

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Final

This final did not take place in the traditional location of the

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. The pitch was being changed at the

in order to be able to ready in June for the

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. As the replacement the

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was picked. Also the date of the match was moved because of Euro 2008. The Final took place on 6 April 2008. {{DEFAULTSORT:2007-08 Swiss Cup Swiss Cup seasons

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