The 2010–11
KNVB Cup
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was the 93rd season of the
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national
football
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knockout tournament. The competition began on 18 August 2010 with the matches of Round 1 and ended with the final on 8 May 2011.
AFC Ajax
Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax (), also known as AFC Ajax, Ajax Amsterdam, or simply Ajax, is a Dutch professional football club based in Amsterdam, that plays in the , the top tier in Dutch football. Historically, Ajax (named after the l ...
were the defending champions.
The winners of the competition qualify for the
play-off round
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of the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League.
FC Twente
Football Club Twente () is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Enschede, sometimes known internationally as Twente Enschede. The club was formed in 1965 by the merger of 1926 Dutch champions Sportclub Enschede with Enschedese Bo ...
claimed the cup after a 3–2 edge win over
Ajax Amsterdam
Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax (), also known as AFC Ajax, Ajax Amsterdam, or simply Ajax, is a Dutch professional football club based in Amsterdam, that plays in the , the top tier in Dutch football. Historically, Ajax (named after the l ...
.
Calendar
The calendar for the remaining rounds of the 2010–11 KNVB Cup, as announced by the
KNVB
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was as follows.
First round
Four amateur clubs competed in this stage of the competition for two places in the Second Round. These matches took place on 18 August 2010.
Second round
The two winners from the First Round and the 52 other amateur club participants entered in this round of the tournament. These matches took place on 25 August 2010.
Third round
The 27 winners from the Second Round entered this stage of the competition along with
Oss, the 18
Eerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie (, en, First Division) is the second-highest tier of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie and with the third-level Tweede Divisie via promotion/relegation systems. It is also known as the ...
clubs and the 18
Eredivisie
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clubs. These matches took place from 21 to 23 September 2010.
Fourth round
These matches took place between 9 and 11 November 2010.
Fifth round
These matches took place between 21 and 23 December 2010.
Quarter finals
These matches took place between 25 and 27 January 2011.
Semi finals
These matches were played between 2 and 3 March 2011.
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Final
References
External links
Official site
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2010-11
2010–11 domestic association football cups
2010–11 in Dutch football