1996–97 KNVB Cup
| Country | Netherlands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Teams | 78 | ||
| Defending champions | PSV | ||
| Champions | Roda JC | ||
| Runners-up | sc Heerenveen | ||
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The 79th edition of the KNVB Cup (at the time called Amstel Cup) started on June 1, 1996. The final was played on May 8, 1997: Roda JC beat sc Heerenveen 4–2 and won the cup for the first time. A total of 78 clubs participated.
The matches of the preliminary round were played on June 1, 2, 6 and 9, 1996. Except for Eerste Divisie club FC Den Bosch, only amateur clubs and two youth teams participated.
The matches of the group stage were played between August 15 and October 1, 1996. Except for four Eredivisie clubs, all other participants entered the tournament this round. 56 clubs participated, 28 advanced to the next round.
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Group 7
Group 8
Group 9
Group 10
Group 11
Group 12
Group 13
Group 14
E Eredivisie; 1 Eerste Divisie; A Amateur teams
The matches of the first knock-out round were played on November 27, 1996. The four highest ranked Eredivisie teams from last season entered the tournament this round.
E four Eredivisie entrants
The matches of the round of 16 were played between February 7 and 12, 1997.
The quarter finals were played on March 11 and 12, 1997.
The semi-finals were played on April 16 and 17, 1997
The final was played on May 8, 1997.
Roda JC would participate in the Cup Winners' Cup.
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