The 2010–11 KNVB Cup was the 93rd edition of the Dutch national football annual knockout tournament for the KNVB Cup. 88 teams contested beginning on 18 August 2010 with the matches of Round 1 and ending with the final on 8 May 2011.
AFC Ajax would unsuccessfully defend on 8 May 2011 at De Kuip, Rotterdam, its 2010 title at the 2011 Cup losing to Twente, 3–2 (A.E.T.). 45,000 attended. Twente qualified for the play-off round of the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League.
Calendar The calendar for the remaining rounds of the 2010–11 KNVB Cup, as announced by the KNVB was as follows. Rounds Date First round 18 August 2010 Second round 25 August 2010 Third round 21, 22, or 23 September 2010 Fourth round 9, 10, or 11 November 2010 Fifth round 25, 26 or 27 January 2011 Semi-finals 2 & 3, March 2011 Final 8 May 2011
First round Four amateur clubs competed in this stage of the competition for two places in the Second Round. These matches took place on 18 August 2010.
Second round The two winners from the First Round and the 52 other amateur club participants entered in this round of the tournament. These matches took place on 25 August 2010.
Third round The 27 winners from the Second Round entered this stage of the competition along with Oss, the 18 Eerste Divisie clubs and the 18 Eredivisie clubs. These matches took place from 21 to 23 September 2010.
Fourth round These matches took place between 9 and 11 November 2010.
Fifth round These matches took place between 21 and 23 December 2010.
Quarter finals These matches took place between 25 and 27 January 2011.
Semi finals These matches were played between 2 and 3 March 2011.
Final
References
External links Official site