1996–97 KNVB Cup

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.

1996–1997
CountryNetherlands
Teams78
Defending championsPSV
ChampionsRoda JC
Runners-upsc Heerenveen
Top goal scorer(s)Harry van der Laan
(7 goals)
← 1995–96

Teams
  • All 18 participants of the Eredivisie 1996-97, four of which entering in the knock-out stage, the rest entering in the group stage
  • All 18 participants of the Eerste Divisie 1996-97, entering in the group stage (only FC Den Bosch entered in the preliminary round)
  • 39 teams from lower (amateur) leagues, six of which entering in the group stage, the rest entering in the preliminary round
  • 3 youth teams, one entering in the group stage, the other two in the preliminary round

Preliminary round

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.

Home team Result Away team
VV Geldrop/AEK2–2 (p)USV Holland
HSC '212–1HVV Hollandia
SC Genemuiden3–4 (aet)De Treffers [1]
VV DOVO2–1FC Lisse
Young sc Heerenveen1–5Quick Boys
IJsselmeervogels1–0 (aet)SV Panningen
VV Hoogezand5–2RKFC Lindenheuvel
VV Sneek2–2 (p)RKSV Wittenhorst
Quick '202–3Kozakken Boys (on June 15)
Home team Result Away team
Young Sparta4–1DCV
AFC '343–3 (p)GVVV
VV Bennekom3–1DOS Kampen
VV Gemert2–4De Treffers [1]
VV Katwijk2–0ACV
Achilles Veen1–1 (p)AFC
RKSV Halsteren8–1FVC
RIOS '313–0VV Sittard
DCV2–6FC Den Bosch

Group stage

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
Team Pts
1. FC Emmen 1 9
2. FC Groningen E 6
3. VV Appingedam A 3
4. VV Hoogezand A 0
Group 2
Team Pts
1. sc Heerenveen E 9
2. Cambuur Leeuw. 1 6
3. SV Urk A 3
4. VV Sneek A 0
Group 3
Team Pts
1. FC Twente E 9
2. Veendam 1 6
3. Young Ajax 3
4. HSC '21 A 0
Group 4
Team Pts
1. Vitesse Arnhem E 7
2. FC Zwolle 1 4
3. GVVV A 3
4. VV DOVO A 3
Group 5
Team Pts
1. Fortuna Sittard E 5
2. Helmond Sport 1 3
3. MVV 1 3
4. RIOS '31 A 2
Group 6
Team Pts
1. Willem II E 9
2. FC Eindhoven 1 6
3. FC Den Bosch 1 3
4. Geldrop/AEK A 0
Group 7
Team Pts
1. De Graafschap E 7
2. SC Heracles 1 4
3. IJsselmeervogels A 3
4. De Treffers A 3
Group 8
Team Pts
1. NAC Breda E 9
2. VV Baronie A 4
3. Dordrecht'90 1 3
4. Kozakken Boys A 3
Group 9
Team Pts
1. RKC Waalwijk E 9
2. RBC Roosendaal 1 6
3. RKSV Halsteren A 3
4. HSV Hoek A 0
Group 10
Team Pts
1. TOP Oss 1 6
2. SC Feyenoord A 6
3. FC Utrecht E 3
4. Young Sparta 3
Group 11
Team Pts
1. AZ E 7
2. Go Ahead Eagles 1 6
3. AFC A 3
4. Excelsior 1 1
Group 12
Team Pts
1. NEC E 9
2. VVV-Venlo 1 6
3. BVV/Verachtert A 1
4. VV Bennekom A 1
Group 13
Team Pts
1. Sparta E 7
2. Telstar 1 4
3. ADO Den Haag 1 3
4. SVV Scheveningen A 1
Group 14
Team Pts
1. FC Volendam E 7
2. VV Katwijk A 5
3. HFC Haarlem 1 3
4. Quick Boys A 1

E Eredivisie; 1 Eerste Divisie; A Amateur teams

Knock-out Stage

First round

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.

Home team Result Away team
SC Heracles1–0Ajax E
FC Volendam1–0SC Feyenoord (amateurs)
FC Emmen0–3FC Groningen
Telstar0–2De Graafschap
Cambuur Leeuwarden0–2Willem II
VV Baronie0–2Feyenoord E
Sparta0–1FC Twente
FC Zwolle2–1Fortuna Sittard (on December 1)
Home team Result Away team
Roda JC E6–2VV Katwijk
AZ4–1Go Ahead Eagles
RBC Roosendaal3–4NEC
sc Heerenveen3–2 (aet)TOP Oss
Vitesse Arnhem3–2FC Eindhoven
VVV-Venlo1–2PSV E
Veendam1–2RKC Waalwijk
Helmond Sport1–1 (p)NAC Breda

E four Eredivisie entrants

Round of 16

The matches of the round of 16 were played between February 7 and 12, 1997.

Home team Result Away team
FC Zwolle2–1FC Volendam
FC Twente0–0 (p: 3-5)Vitesse Arnhem
SC Heracles2–4Helmond Sport
sc Heerenveen2–0NEC Nijmegen
Feyenoord1–0RKC Waalwijk
PSV2–3AZ
Willem II2–0FC Groningen
De Graafschap0–2Roda JC (on February 19)

Quarter finals

The quarter finals were played on March 11 and 12, 1997.

Home team Result Away team
FC Zwolle0–5Roda JC
Helmond Sport2–1Vitesse Arnhem
sc Heerenveen2–1Feyenoord
AZ0–2Willem II

Semi-finals

The semi-finals were played on April 16 and 17, 1997

Home team Result Away team
Roda JC1–0Willem II
sc Heerenveen5–0Helmond Sport

Final
Main article: 1997 KNVB Cup Final
Roda JC4–2Heerenveen
Sibon  4'
Senden  16'
Van der Luer  48'
Schops  56'		 Report Korneev  12'
Talan  83'
Attendance: 48,000
Referee: Hans Reygwart

Roda JC would participate in the Cup Winners' Cup.

See also
  • Eredivisie 1996-97
  • Eerste Divisie 1996-97

References
  1. De Treffers are mentioned two times in the preliminary round, which is probably incorrect. It is possible another team has played in this round, however, that would be difficult to find out. Since 31 professional and eight amateur clubs are first mentioned in the group stage, it is possible one of those clubs actually already played in the preliminary round.
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