KNVB Cup (1975–76)
PSV's third successive Cup triumph sealed the double in 1975-76.
The 1975-76 KNVB Cup was the 58th edition of the Dutch national football annual knockout tournament for the KNVB Cup. 46 teams contested, beginning on 6 September 1975 and ending at the final on 7 April 1976.
Quick Facts
- Key goal scorers
- René van de Kerkhof
Lore & Background
FC Den Haag unsuccessfully defended its 1975 title in the Round of 16 against PSV, 3–2. PSV successfully pursued its 3rd successive Cup title on 7 April 1976 at De Kuip, Rotterdam against Roda JC, 1–0 (after extra time). 32,760 attended. PSV became champions of the Netherlands by winning the Eredivisie 1975-76, thereby taking the double. They contested in the 1977 European Cup, so finalists Roda JC entered the Cup Winners' Cup tournament.
Reader's Guide
The tournament began with a first round on 6–7 September 1975, featuring 1 Eerste Divisie team and 9 amateur teams. The second round on 12 October 1975 saw the entry of all 18 Eredivisie clubs. The round of 16 was played on 6–7 November 1975, quarter-finals between 25 and 29 February 1976, semi-finals on 10 March 1976, and the final on 7 April 1976.
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