The 1998–99 KNVB Cup (at the time called ''Amstel Cup'') was the 81st edition of the

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national

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annual knockout tournament for the

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. 61 teams contested, beginning on 11 August 1998 and ending at the final on 13 May 1999.

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successfully defended its 1998 title and successfully pursued its 14th

on 13 May 1999 in

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, defeating

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, 2–0. 25,000 attended. The Cup Winners' Cup tournament no longer existed, Ajax contested the

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Teams

* All 18 participants of the

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, six of which entering in the knock-out stage * All 18 participants of the

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* 23 teams from lower (amateur) leagues * Two youth teams

Group stage

The matches of the group stage were played between 11 August and 2 September 1998. 55 clubs participated, 26 advanced to the next round. _E Eredivisie; ₁ Eerste Divisie; _A Amateur teams

Knock-out Stage

First round

The matches of the first round were played on October 27, 28 and 29, 1998. The six highest ranked Eredivisie teams from last season entered the tournament this round. _E six Eredivisie entrants

Round of 16

The matches of the round of 16 were played on February 2, 3 and 4, 1999.

Quarter finals

The quarter finals were played on March 9 and 10, 1999.

Semi-finals

The semi-finals were played on April 13 and 14, 1999.

Final

The final was played on May 13, 1999. The Cup Winners' Cup tournament no longer existed, Ajax would now play in the

References

External links

Results by Ronald Zwiers
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