2008–09

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was the 86th season of

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knockout tournament. The competition started on August 30, 2008 with the First Round and ended with the Final held in on May 31, 2009. The defending champions were

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First round

In this round entered teams from

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(3rd level) and

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division (4th level). A number of teams received a bye to the Second Round: Fátima (III),

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(III),

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(III), Lagoa (III),

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(III), Lusitânia dos Açores (IV), Marinhas (IV), Vila Meã (IV), Madalena (IV), Amares (IV), Mondinense (IV),

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(IV), Fornos de Algodres (IV),

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(IV), Coimbrőes (IV),

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(IV), Caldas (IV), Futebol Benfica (IV) and Académico Viseu (IV). The matches were played on August 30, 31, September 4, 6 and 7, 2008. ¹

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were disqualified from the competition.
Note: Roman numerals in brackets denote the league tier the clubs participate in during the 2008–09 season.

Second round

This round featured winners from the previous round, teams that received a bye in the First Round and all teams from

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(2nd level). The matches were played on September 13 and 14, 2008. ¹

were disqualified from the competition.
Note: Roman numerals in brackets denote the league tier the clubs participate in during the 2008–09 season.

Third round

In this round entered winners from the previous round as well as all teams from

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. The matches were played on October 18 and 19, 2008. Note: Roman numerals in brackets denote the league tier the clubs participate in during the 2008–09 season.

Fourth round

In this round entered winners from the previous round. The matches were played on November 8, 9 and 10, 2008. Note: Roman numerals in brackets denote the league tier the clubs participate in during the 2008–09 season.

Fifth round

In this round entered winners from the previous round. The matches were played on December 13 and 14, 2008. Note: Roman numerals in brackets denote the league tier the clubs participate in during the 2008–09 season.

Quarterfinals

The matches were played on January 28, 29 and February 17, 2009. Note: Roman numerals in brackets denote the league tier the clubs participate in during the 2008–09 season.

Semifinals

The draw was held on February 5, 2009. The first legs were played on March 3 and 22, 2009. The second legs was played on April 22, 2009.

First legs

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Second legs

''Paços de Ferreira won 5–4 on aggregate'' ---- ''Porto won 3–2 on aggregate''

Final

References

External links

Official site

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