The 1979-80 KNVB Cup 62nd edition of the

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annual knockout tournament for the

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. 46 teams contested, beginning on 1 September 1979 and ending at the final on 17 May 1980.

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unsuccessfully defended its 1979 title in the successful pursuit of

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at the

on 17 May 1980 in

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, 3–1. 60,000 attended. Feyenoord contested the

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

Teams

* All 18 participants of the Eredivisie 1979-80, entering in the second round * All 19 participants of the Eerste Divisie 1979-80 * 9 teams from lower (amateur) leagues

First round

The matches of the first round were played on 1-2 September 1979. ₁ Eerste Divisie; _A Amateur teams

Second round

The matches of the second round were played on October 13 and 14, 1979. The Eredivisie clubs entered the tournament here. _E Eredivisie

Round of 16

The matches of the round of 16 were played between February 13 and 17, 1980.

Quarter finals

The quarter finals were played on February 27 and March 12, 1980.

Semi-finals

The semi-finals were played on April 16 and 30, 1980.

Final

Feyenoord would participate in the

References

External links

Netherlands Cup Full Results 1970–1994
by the

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