The 2010–11 KNVB Cup was the 93rd edition of the

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national

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annual knockout tournament for the

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. 88 teams contested beginning on 18 August 2010 with the matches of Round 1 and ending with the final on 8 May 2011.

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would unsuccessfully defend on 8 May 2011 at

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, its 2010 title at the 2011 Cup losing to

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, 3–2 (A.E.T.). 45,000 attended. Twente qualified for the

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of the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League.

Calendar

The calendar for the remaining rounds of the 2010–11 KNVB Cup, as announced by the

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was as follows.

First round

Four amateur clubs competed in this stage of the competition for two places in the Second Round. These matches took place on 18 August 2010.

Second round

The two winners from the First Round and the 52 other amateur club participants entered in this round of the tournament. These matches took place on 25 August 2010.

Third round

The 27 winners from the Second Round entered this stage of the competition along with

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, the 18

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clubs and the 18

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clubs. These matches took place from 21 to 23 September 2010.

Fourth round

These matches took place between 9 and 11 November 2010.

Fifth round

These matches took place between 21 and 23 December 2010.

Quarter finals

These matches took place between 25 and 27 January 2011.

Semi finals

These matches were played between 2 and 3 March 2011. ----

Final

References

External links

Official site
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