The 1974-75 KNVB Cup was the 57th edition of the

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annual knockout tournament for the

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. 46 teams contested, beginning in October 1974 and ending at the final on 15 May 1975. PSV unsuccessfully defended its 1974 title in the

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losing to

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, 3–2.

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successfully pursued on 15 May 1975 in

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its second

defeating

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, 1–0. 21,000 attended. FC Den Haag previously lifted the cup in

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Teams

* All 18 participants of the Eredivisie 1974-75, entering in the second round * All 19 participants of the Eerste Divisie 1974-75 * 9 teams from lower (amateur) leagues

First round

The matches of the first round were played during October 1974. ₁ Eerste Divisie; _A Amateur teams

Second round

The matches of the second round were played on November 23 and 24, 1974. The Eredivisie clubs entered the tournament this round. _E Eredivisie

Round of 16

The matches of the round of 16 were played on December 29, 1974, and February 8 and 9, 1975.

Quarter finals

The quarter finals were played on March 12, 1975.

Semi-finals

The semi-finals were played on April 16, 1975.

Final

FC Den Haag would participate in the

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External links

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