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annual knockout tournament for the

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. 46 teams contested, beginning on 8 October 1977 and ending at the final on 5 May 1978.

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unsuccessfully defended its 1977 title at the

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losing to

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, 2–1 ( aet.

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) successfully pursued on 5 May 1978 in Olympisch Stadion,

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, 1–0. 50,000 attended. AZ'67 contested in the

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During the quarter and semi-finals, two-legged matches were played.

Teams

* All 18 participants of the Eredivisie 1977-78, entering in the second round * All 19 participants of the Eerste Divisie 1977-78 * 9 teams from lower (amateur) leagues

First round

The matches of the first round were played on 8-9 October 1977. ₁ Eerste Divisie; _A Amateur teams

Second round

The matches of the second round were played on November 19 and 20, 1977. The Eredivisie clubs entered the tournament here. _E Eredivisie

Round of 16

The matches of the round of 16 were played between December 21 and 26, 1977.

Quarter finals

The quarter finals were played between February 1 and March 15, 1978.

Semi-finals

The semi-finals were played on March 30 and April 19, 1978.

Final

AZ contested in the

References

External links

Netherlands Cup Full Results 1970–1994
by the

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