The 1978-79 KNVB Cup 61st edition of the

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annual knockout tournament for the

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. 46 teams contested, beginning on 19 August 1978 and ending at the final on 15 May 1979.

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ended a draw: 1–1 ( aet). Instead of a

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, a replay was held on 29 May. In that match, Ajax beat FC Twente 3–0 and won the cup for the eighth time. During the quarter and semi-finals of the tournament, two-legged matches were held.

Teams

* All 18 participants of the Eredivisie 1978-79 * All 19 participants of the Eerste Divisie 1978-79 * 9 teams from lower (amateur) leagues

First round

The matches of the first round were played on 19-20 August 1978. ₁ Eerste Divisie; _A Amateur teams

Second round

The matches of the second round were played on 14, 15 and 25 October 1978. The Eredivisie clubs entered the tournament this round. _E Eredivisie

Round of 16

The matches were played on 18 and 19 November 1978.

Quarter finals

The quarter finals were played on 14 March and 4 April 1979.

Semi-finals

The semi-finals were played on 18 April and 2 May 1979.

Final

Replay

Ajax also won the Dutch

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championship, thereby taking the double. They would participate in the

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, so finalists Twente could play in the

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External links

Netherlands Cup Full Results 1970–1994
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