The 2017–18

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was the 84th edition of the national cup in Austrian

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. The champions of the cup,

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, earned a place in the 2018–19 Europa League and would have begun play in the

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. Sixty–four clubs participated in this season's cup competition. Red Bull Salzburg were the defending champions after winning the competition in the previous season by defeating

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in the final.

First round

Thirty–two first round matches were played between 14 and 18 July 2017.

Second round

Second round matches were played 18–26 September 2017. The draw for the second round was held 8 August 2017.

Third round

Third round matches were played 24–25 October 2017.

Quarter-finals

Quarter-final matches were played 27–28 February 2018.

Semi-finals

Semi-final matches were played 18 April 2018.

Final

References

External links

soccerway.com
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