The 1999–2000

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began on 16 November 1999 and the final took place on 22 April 2000 at the

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were the defending champions, but were knocked-out by

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in the Second round.

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went on to win the tournament, beating

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2–0 in the final.

First round

The matches were played on 16 and 24 November 1999.

Second round

The matches were played on 7, 8, and 9 January 2000.

Round of 16

The matches were played on 19, 20 January and 10 February 2000.

Quarter-finals

The matches were played on 19 and 20 February 2000.

Semi-finals

The matches were played on 1 and 3 April 2000.

Final

The final was played on 22 April 2000 at the

References

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