The 2010

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was the 105th season of the

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annual knockout

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tournament. The competition started with two qualifying rounds on 11 April and 21 April, and the

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was held on 14 November at

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. A total of 127 games were played and 508 goals were scored. The defending champions were Aalesund. The winners of the Cup, Strømsgodset, can call themselves ''Champions of Norway'' and qualified for the

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of the 2011–12

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Calendar

First round

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Second round

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Third round

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Fourth round

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Quarter-finals

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Semi-finals

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Final

References

External links

Official websiteCup Website
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