The 2011–12

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knockout tournament. The competition began on 24 August 2011 with the matches of Round 1 and ended with the final on 8 April 2012.

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were the defending champions having won the cup the previous season. The winner

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qualifies for the

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Calendar

The calendar for the 2011–12 KNVB Cup was as follows.

First round

56 amateur clubs competed in this stage of the competition for a place in the Second Round. These matches took place on 24 August 2011.

Second round

The 28 winners from the First Round entered this stage of the competition along with the 18

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clubs and the 18

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clubs. These matches took place from 20 to 22 September 2011.

Third round

These matches took place from 25 to 27 October 2011.

Fourth round

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received a red card for kicking a drunk fan that invaded the field and attacked him; the red card was later rescinded. The match was replayed in full behind closed doors on 19 January 2012.

Quarter-finals

These matches took place on 31 January 2012.

Semi-finals

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Final

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Knvb Cup 2011-12 2011-12 2011–12 domestic association football cups

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