The 2002–03

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was the 63rd edition of the Portuguese

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knockout tournament, organized by the

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(FPF). The 2002–03 Taça de Portugal began on 8 September 2002. The final was played on 15 June 2003 at the

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were the previous holders, having defeated

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1–0 in the previous season's final. Defending champions Sporting CP were eliminated in the quarter-finals by second division

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defeated União de Leiria, 1–0 in the final to win their twelfth Taça de Portugal. As a result of the ''Dragões'' winning both the league and cup in the same season, União de Leiria would play in the 2003 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira against their cup final opponents.

Fourth round

All fourth round cup ties were between the 23 November and the 29 January. The fourth round saw teams from the

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(I) enter the competition.

Fifth round

Ties were played between the 17 December and the 26 February. Due to the odd number of teams involved at this stage of the competition, Estrela da Amadora qualified for the sixth round due to having no opponent to face at this stage of the competition.

Sixth round

Ties were played between the 22 January to the 5 March. Due to the odd number of teams involved at this stage of the competition,

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qualified for the quarter-finals due to having no opponent to face at this stage of the competition.

Quarter-finals

All quarter-final ties were played on the 8–9 March.

Semi-finals

Ties were played on the 13–14 April.

Final

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:2002-03 Taca de Portugal Taça de Portugal seasons Taca De Portugal, 2002-03 2002–03 European domestic association football cups