The Visa-Bikar 2008 was the forty-ninth season of the

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ic national

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cup. It started on May 24, 2008 and concluded with the Final held on October 4, 2008. The winners qualified for the

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of the UEFA Europa League 2009–10.

First round

The First Round consisted of 32 teams from lower Icelandic divisions. The matches were played between May 24 and 27, 2008.

Second round

The Second Round included 16 winners from the previous round as well as 24 teams from

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and

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division. The matches were played between June 1 and 3, 2008.

Round of 32

At this point in the competition entered 12 clubs from Úrvalsdeild (first level). The matches were played on June 18 and 19, 2008.

Round of 16

The matches were played on July 2 and 3, 2008.

Quarterfinals

The matches were played on July 24, 2008.

Semifinals

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Final

External links

Official site
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