The 1978–79 Yugoslav Cup was the 31st season of the top

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, who successfully managed to defend the title having won the 1977–78 Yugoslav Cup.

Calendar

First round

Second round

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

First leg

Second leg

External links

1978/79 Yugoslav Cup details
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