2016–17 KNVB Cup

2016–17 KNVB Cup
Country  Netherlands
Dates September 2016  April 2017
Teams 103
Matches played 39
Goals scored 152 (3.9 per match)
Top goal scorer(s) Jack Tuyp (FC Volendam)
Sherwin Grot (IJsselmeervogels)
(3 goals each)

The 2016–17 KNVB Cup is the 99th season of the Dutch national football knockout tournament. The winner qualifies for the group stage of the Europa League the following season and the Johan Cruijff Shield, the Dutch Supercup match between the Cup winner and the champions of the Eredivisie.

Calendar

Round Date
First preliminary round 17 August 2016
Second preliminary round 24 August 2016
First round 20–22 September 2016
Second round 25–27 October 2016
Round of 16 13–15 December 2016
Quarterfinals 24–26 January 2017
Semi-finals 28 February, 1 and 2 March 2017
Final 30 April 2017

First Round

The draw of the first round was done on 27 August 2016.[1] 64 teams participated and played on 20,21 or 22 September 2016.[2]

Second Round

The draw of the first round was done on 22 September 2016. 32 teams will participate and matches will be played on 25, 26 and 27 October 2016.[3]

Third Round

The third round draw was held on October 27, 2016. 16 teams will participate and the matches will be played on the 13th, 14th and the 15th of December. [4]

References

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