The 1971-72 KNVB Cup was the 54th edition of the Dutch national

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annual knockout tournament for the

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. 32 teams contested, beginning on 9 January 1972 and ending at the final on 11 May 1972.

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successfully defended its 1971 title achieving its 7th

defeating FC Den Haag, 3–2. Ajax being the champions of the

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achieved a

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. They contested in the

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, so finalists FC Den Haag would participate in the

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Teams

* All 18 participants of the Eredivisie 1971–72 * 14 participants of the Eerste Divisie 1971–72

First round

The matches of the first round were played on 9 January 1972. _E Eredivisie; ₁ Eerste Divisie

Round of 16

The matches of the round of 16 were played on February 11, 13 and 20, 1972.

Quarter finals

The quarter finals were played on March 15 and 29, 1972.

Semi-finals

The semi-finals were played on April 11 and 12, 1972.

Final

Ajax also were the champions of the

, thereby taking the double. They would participate in the

, so finalists FC Den Haag would participate in the

External links

Netherlands Cup Full Results 1970–1994
by the

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