1997–98 KNVB Cup


The 80th edition of the KNVB Cup started on August 12, 1997. The final was played on May 17, 1998 and saw Ajax beat PSV 5–0 and won the cup for the thirteenth time. A total of 60 clubs participated.

Teams

The matches of the group stage were played between August 12 and September 7, 1997. 54 clubs participated, 26 advanced to the next round.
TeamPts
1. AZ 19
2. AFC '34 A5
3. FC Zwolle 15
4. HFC Haarlem 14
5. HVV Hollandia A4

E Eredivisie; 1 Eerste Divisie; A Amateur teams

Knock-out stage

First round

The matches of the first round were played on November 18 and 19, 1997. The six highest Eredivisie teams from last season entered the tournament this round.
E six Eredivisie entrants

Round of 16

The matches of the round of 16 were played on February 4, 10 and 11, 1998.

Quarter finals

The quarter finals were played on March 11 and 12, 1998.

Semi-finals

The semi-finals were played on April 29 and May 7, 1998.

Third place match

Since finalists Ajax and PSV already qualified for the Champions League, this match for the third place was played to determine the Dutch participant for the last edition of the Cup Winners' Cup.

Final

The final was played on May 17, 1998.
Ajax also won the Dutch Eredivisie championship, thereby taking the double. They would participate in the Champions League. PSV ended second in the eredivisie, and qualified for the Champions League as well.