KNVB Cup 2002–03
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The 85th edition of the KNVB Cup (at the time called Amstel Cup) started on August 6, 2002. The final was played on June 1, 2003: FC Utrecht won the cup for the second time by beating Feyenoord 4–1. A total of 86 clubs participated.
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Group 5
Group 6
Group 7
Group 8
Group 9
Group 10
Group 11
Group 12
Group 13
Group 14
Group 15
Group 16
Group 17
Group 18
Group 19
Group 20
E Eredivisie; 1 Eerste Divisie; A Amateur teams
and Willem II entered the tournament this round. During the group stage, they were still active in the Intertoto Cup.
E two Eredivisie entrants
entered the tournament this round.
E six Eredivisie entrants
FC Utrecht would play in the UEFA Cup.
Teams
- All 18 participants of the Eredivisie 2002-03Eredivisie 2002-03The Dutch Eredivisie in the 2002/2003 season was contested by 18 teams. PSV won the championship.-League standings:1 Winners KNVB Cup. 2 FC Zwolle remained in the eredivisie after winning their promotion/relegation play-offs...
: six teams entering in the round of 16 of the knock-out round; one in the first round of the knock-out round and the rest in the group stage - All 18 participants of the Eerste Divisie 2002-03Eerste Divisie 2002-03The Dutch Eerste Divisie in the 2002/2003 season was contested by 18 teams. ADO Den Haag won the championship.-New entrants:Relegated from the Eredivisie 2001-02* FC Den Bosch* Fortuna Sittard* Sparta Rotterdam-League standings:...
- 48 teams from lower (amateur) leagues
- Two youth teams
Group stage
The matches of the group stage were played between August 6 and September 4, 2002.Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. Young Ajax | 7 |
| 2. AZ E | 7 |
| 3. HVV Hollandia A | 1 |
| 4. VV Ter Leede A | 1 |
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. FC Volendam FC Volendam Football Club Volendam is a Dutch football club based in Volendam, North Holland, Edam-Volendam. Founded on June 1, 1977, as a result of a split up with RKSV . It currently plays in the Eerste Divisie, holding home games at Kras Stadion, with a 6,260-seat capacity.-History:Football Club Volendam... 1 |
5 |
| 2. SV Huizen A | 5 |
| 3. FC Hilversum A | 4 |
| 4. AFC A | 1 |
Group 3
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. Stormvogels Telstar Stormvogels Telstar Telstar is a Dutch football club based in Velsen. The club was established after the merger of two football clubs in the town of Velsen.- History :... 1 |
9 |
| 2. SV Argon A | 4 |
| 3. Rijnsburgse Boys A | 2 |
| 4. VV Noordwijk A | 1 |
Group 4
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. ADO Den Haag ADO Den Haag Alles Door Oefening Den Haag , commonly known by the abbreviated name ADO Den Haag , is a Dutch football club from the city of The Hague. The club was for a time known as FC Den Haag , with ADO representing the amateur branch of the club... 1 |
6 |
| 2. SVV Scheveningen A | 3 |
| 3. SV Deltasport A | 0 |
Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. Sparta Rotterdam Sparta Rotterdam Sparta Rotterdam is the oldest professional football team in the Netherlands, established on April 1, 1888. Sparta is one of three professional football clubs from Rotterdam, the others being Excelsior and Feyenoord , the latter playing in the Eredivisie.-History:Sparta was first founded in 1887.... 1 |
9 |
| 2. HFC Haarlem HFC Haarlem HFC Haarlem was a Dutch football club from the city of Haarlem, established in 1889. The club won the Dutch national title in 1946 and reached five Cup finals, winning in 1902 and 1912... 1 |
6 |
| 3. Zwart-Wit'28 A | 3 |
| 4. VSV TONEGIDO A | 0 |
Group 6
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. Excelsior E | 7 |
| 2. Excelsior Maassluis A | 5 |
| 3. SV Capelle A | 4 |
| 4. FC Kranenburg A | 0 |
Group 7
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. TOP Oss TOP Oss FC Oss is a professional football club from the Netherlands, which was founded on April 9, 1928. They currently play in the Eerste Divisie.-History:... 1 |
7 |
| 2. FC Dordrecht FC Dordrecht FC Dordrecht is a football club from the city of Dordrecht in the Netherlands, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie.- History :Founded on 16 August 1883 as Dordrechtsche Football Club , it became a professional club in 1954 upon the introduction of professional football to the Netherlands... 1 |
6 |
| 3. RKSV UDI '19/Beter Bed A | 4 |
| 4. BVV Barendrecht A | 0 |
Group 8
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. RBC Roosendaal E | 9 |
| 2. HSV Hoek HSV Hoek Hoekse Sportvereniging Hoek, known as HSV Hoek is a football club from Hoek, the Netherlands.-History:The club was founded in 1950, is currently playing in the Topklasse, the third tier of football in the Netherlands... A |
6 |
| 3. VV Baronie A | 3 |
| 4. VV Kloetinge A | 0 |
Group 9
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. RKC Waalwijk RKC Waalwijk RKC Waalwijk is a football club currently playing in the Eredivisie. Its name is derived from 'Rooms Katholieke Combinatie' and was a fusion club of HEC, WVB and Hercules.-History:... E |
9 |
| 2. FC Eindhoven FC Eindhoven FC Eindhoven is a Dutch football club based in Eindhoven, North Brabant. They current play in the Eerste Divisie , and are one of two professional clubs which are based in the city of Eindhoven, the other one being PSV Eindhoven.... 1 |
4 |
| 3. SV TOP A | 3 |
| 4. ASWH A | 1 |
Group 10
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. Helmond Sport Helmond Sport Helmond Sport is a Dutch football club, playing in the Dutch Eerste Divisie and located in Helmond, Noord-Brabant. The club was founded on July 27, 1967, as a breakaway from the local professional club Helmondia '55, which had gone bankrupt.-History:... 1 |
7 |
| 2. UNA A | 6 |
| 3. FC Den Bosch 1 | 4 |
| 4. Geldrop/AEK A | 0 |
Group 11
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. VVV-Venlo 1 | 5 |
| 2. Schijndel/Bol Acc. A | 4 |
| 3. VV Gemert A | 4 |
| 4. Fortuna Sittard Fortuna Sittard Fortuna Sittard is a football club in Sittard, Netherlands. The club currently plays its football in the 12,500 capacity Trendwork Arena and features in the Dutch Eerste Divisie. The club was a merger of former clubs 'Fortuna 54' and 'Sittardia' to merge as the Fortuna Sittard Combinatie on July 1,... 1 |
3 |
Group 12
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. Roda JC E | 9 |
| 2. MVV 1 | 4 |
| 3. SV Meerssen A | 3 |
| 4. EVV A | 1 |
Group 13
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. NEC E | 6 |
| 2. JVC Cuijk A | 3 |
| 3. GVVV A | 0 |
Group 14
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. De Graafschap De Graafschap De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. It was formed on 1 February 1954 and they play their home games at the "De Vijverberg" stadium. Their current home ground stands on where the old pitch used to be located and was opened on 12 August 2000... E |
7 |
| 2. De Treffers KERGO A | 5 |
| 3. VV de Bataven A | 3 |
| 4. VV Bennekom A | 1 |
Group 15
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. FC Twente FC Twente FC Twente is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Enschede, playing in the Eredivisie. The club was formed in 1965 by the merger of 1926 Eredivisie Champions, Sportclub Enschede and Enschedese Boys... E |
7 |
| 2. RKSV Babberich A | 5 |
| 3. HSC '21 A | 4 |
| 4. SDC Putten A | 0 |
Group 16
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. Heracles Almelo Heracles Almelo Heracles Almelo is a football club from Almelo, Netherlands.Heracles Almelo were founded on May 3, 1903 as Heracles, after the demigod son of Zeus. They changed their name on July 1, 1974 to SC Heracles '74 and finally settled on the current name in 1998. The club has won the Dutch national title... 1 |
9 |
| 2. AGOVV Apeldoorn AGOVV Apeldoorn AGOVV Apeldoorn is a Dutch football club, playing in the Eerste Divisie, based in Apeldoorn.The club was founded on 25 February 1913, as AGOSV, which stood for Apeldoornse Geheel Onthoudersvoetbalvereniging Steeds Voorwaarts... A |
6 |
| 3. RKVV Stevo A | 1 |
| 4. VV Be Quick '28 A | 1 |
Group 17
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. Young Vitesse | 9 |
| 2. FC Zwolle FC Zwolle FC Zwolle is a Dutch football club based in Zwolle, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie, the country's second level of professional club football. The club was founded in 1990 after the bankruptcy of PEC. They have played in the Eredivisie, the highest tier of Dutch football, for a total of... E |
6 |
| 3. USV Elinkwijk A | 3 |
| 4. SV Spakenburg A | 0 |
Group 18
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. Go Ahead Eagles Go Ahead Eagles The Go Ahead Eagles are a football club from Deventer, Netherlands, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie. The club's home stadium is De Adelaarshorst. To date, the club has won the national championship four times... 1 |
9 |
| 2. FC Emmen FC Emmen FC Emmen is a Dutch football club based in Emmen, Drenthe, and currently playing in the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of football in the Netherlands.-History:... 1 |
6 |
| 3. VV Hoogeveen A | 3 |
| 4. VVOG A | 0 |
Group 19
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. Cambuur Leeuw. Cambuur Leeuwarden SC Cambuur , formed on June 19, 1964, is a Dutch football club from Leeuwarden, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie. The club's home ground is the 10,250 seater Cambuur Stadion and they play in yellow shirts and blue shorts. The club's emblem originates from the coat of arms of the House of... 1 |
6 |
| 2. SC Joure A | 6 |
| 3. SV Urk A | 6 |
| 4. SC Genemuiden A | 0 |
Group 20
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| 1. FC Groningen E | 7 |
| 2. BV Veendam BV Veendam SC Veendam is a Dutch football club based in Veendam, Groningen province, playing in the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of football in the Netherlands. The club's official colours are black and yellow.- History :... 1 |
7 |
| 3. ACV A | 3 |
| 4. VV Appingedam A | 0 |
E Eredivisie; 1 Eerste Divisie; A Amateur teams
First round
The matches of the first round were played on November 5 and 6, 2002. Eredivisie clubs NAC BredaNAC Breda
NAC Breda , simply often known as NAC, is a Dutch professional football club, based in Breda, Netherlands. NAC Breda play in the Rat Verlegh Stadium, named after their most important player, Antoon 'Rat' Verlegh. They play in the Dutch Eredivisie and are known by the fierce and fanatic support of...
and Willem II entered the tournament this round. During the group stage, they were still active in the Intertoto Cup.
| Home team | Result | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| FC Zwolle FC Zwolle FC Zwolle is a Dutch football club based in Zwolle, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie, the country's second level of professional club football. The club was founded in 1990 after the bankruptcy of PEC. They have played in the Eredivisie, the highest tier of Dutch football, for a total of... |
1–0 (aet) | Helmond Sport Helmond Sport Helmond Sport is a Dutch football club, playing in the Dutch Eerste Divisie and located in Helmond, Noord-Brabant. The club was founded on July 27, 1967, as a breakaway from the local professional club Helmondia '55, which had gone bankrupt.-History:... |
| Excelsior | 1–0 (aet) | FC Dordrecht FC Dordrecht FC Dordrecht is a football club from the city of Dordrecht in the Netherlands, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie.- History :Founded on 16 August 1883 as Dordrechtsche Football Club , it became a professional club in 1954 upon the introduction of professional football to the Netherlands... |
| De Graafschap De Graafschap De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. It was formed on 1 February 1954 and they play their home games at the "De Vijverberg" stadium. Their current home ground stands on where the old pitch used to be located and was opened on 12 August 2000... |
2–0 | SV Argon |
| SC Joure | 2–1 | Young Vitesse |
| NAC Breda NAC Breda NAC Breda , simply often known as NAC, is a Dutch professional football club, based in Breda, Netherlands. NAC Breda play in the Rat Verlegh Stadium, named after their most important player, Antoon 'Rat' Verlegh. They play in the Dutch Eredivisie and are known by the fierce and fanatic support of... E |
3–1 | Cambuur Leeuwarden Cambuur Leeuwarden SC Cambuur , formed on June 19, 1964, is a Dutch football club from Leeuwarden, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie. The club's home ground is the 10,250 seater Cambuur Stadion and they play in yellow shirts and blue shorts. The club's emblem originates from the coat of arms of the House of... |
| HFC Haarlem HFC Haarlem HFC Haarlem was a Dutch football club from the city of Haarlem, established in 1889. The club won the Dutch national title in 1946 and reached five Cup finals, winning in 1902 and 1912... |
2–0 | Heracles Almelo Heracles Almelo Heracles Almelo is a football club from Almelo, Netherlands.Heracles Almelo were founded on May 3, 1903 as Heracles, after the demigod son of Zeus. They changed their name on July 1, 1974 to SC Heracles '74 and finally settled on the current name in 1998. The club has won the Dutch national title... |
| UNA | 0–2 | RKC Waalwijk RKC Waalwijk RKC Waalwijk is a football club currently playing in the Eredivisie. Its name is derived from 'Rooms Katholieke Combinatie' and was a fusion club of HEC, WVB and Hercules.-History:... |
| FC Emmen FC Emmen FC Emmen is a Dutch football club based in Emmen, Drenthe, and currently playing in the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of football in the Netherlands.-History:... |
0–1 | FC Groningen |
| Willem II E | 2–1 | FC Twente FC Twente FC Twente is a Dutch professional football club from the city of Enschede, playing in the Eredivisie. The club was formed in 1965 by the merger of 1926 Eredivisie Champions, Sportclub Enschede and Enschedese Boys... |
| ADO Den Haag ADO Den Haag Alles Door Oefening Den Haag , commonly known by the abbreviated name ADO Den Haag , is a Dutch football club from the city of The Hague. The club was for a time known as FC Den Haag , with ADO representing the amateur branch of the club... |
2–1 (aet) | De Treffers (on Oct. 20) |
| Home team | Result | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| RKSV Babberich | 1–2 | Stormvogels Telstar Stormvogels Telstar Telstar is a Dutch football club based in Velsen. The club was established after the merger of two football clubs in the town of Velsen.- History :... (on Oct. 9) |
| VVV-Venlo | 1–0 | FC Eindhoven FC Eindhoven FC Eindhoven is a Dutch football club based in Eindhoven, North Brabant. They current play in the Eerste Divisie , and are one of two professional clubs which are based in the city of Eindhoven, the other one being PSV Eindhoven.... (on Oct. 11) |
| Excelsior Maassluis | 2–3 | RBC Roosendaal |
| Young Ajax | 3–2 (aet) | SV Huizen |
| HSV Hoek HSV Hoek Hoekse Sportvereniging Hoek, known as HSV Hoek is a football club from Hoek, the Netherlands.-History:The club was founded in 1950, is currently playing in the Topklasse, the third tier of football in the Netherlands... |
1–2 | NEC |
| AGOVV Apeldoorn AGOVV Apeldoorn AGOVV Apeldoorn is a Dutch football club, playing in the Eerste Divisie, based in Apeldoorn.The club was founded on 25 February 1913, as AGOSV, which stood for Apeldoornse Geheel Onthoudersvoetbalvereniging Steeds Voorwaarts... |
1–0 (aet) | FC Volendam FC Volendam Football Club Volendam is a Dutch football club based in Volendam, North Holland, Edam-Volendam. Founded on June 1, 1977, as a result of a split up with RKSV . It currently plays in the Eerste Divisie, holding home games at Kras Stadion, with a 6,260-seat capacity.-History:Football Club Volendam... |
| BV Veendam BV Veendam SC Veendam is a Dutch football club based in Veendam, Groningen province, playing in the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of football in the Netherlands. The club's official colours are black and yellow.- History :... |
0–5 | Roda JC |
| MVV | 3–3 (p: 5-4) | TOP Oss TOP Oss FC Oss is a professional football club from the Netherlands, which was founded on April 9, 1928. They currently play in the Eerste Divisie.-History:... |
| Schijndel/Bol Accountants | 2–3 | Sparta Rotterdam Sparta Rotterdam Sparta Rotterdam is the oldest professional football team in the Netherlands, established on April 1, 1888. Sparta is one of three professional football clubs from Rotterdam, the others being Excelsior and Feyenoord , the latter playing in the Eredivisie.-History:Sparta was first founded in 1887.... |
| Go Ahead Eagles Go Ahead Eagles The Go Ahead Eagles are a football club from Deventer, Netherlands, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie. The club's home stadium is De Adelaarshorst. To date, the club has won the national championship four times... |
2–3 | AZ |
E two Eredivisie entrants
Second round
The matches of the second round were played on December 3 and 4, 2002.| Home team | Result | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Excelsior | 4–2 | Sparta Rotterdam Sparta Rotterdam Sparta Rotterdam is the oldest professional football team in the Netherlands, established on April 1, 1888. Sparta is one of three professional football clubs from Rotterdam, the others being Excelsior and Feyenoord , the latter playing in the Eredivisie.-History:Sparta was first founded in 1887.... |
| HFC Haarlem HFC Haarlem HFC Haarlem was a Dutch football club from the city of Haarlem, established in 1889. The club won the Dutch national title in 1946 and reached five Cup finals, winning in 1902 and 1912... |
3–2 | MVV |
| VVV-Venlo | 1–2 | AGOVV Apeldoorn AGOVV Apeldoorn AGOVV Apeldoorn is a Dutch football club, playing in the Eerste Divisie, based in Apeldoorn.The club was founded on 25 February 1913, as AGOSV, which stood for Apeldoornse Geheel Onthoudersvoetbalvereniging Steeds Voorwaarts... |
| Stormvogels Telstar Stormvogels Telstar Telstar is a Dutch football club based in Velsen. The club was established after the merger of two football clubs in the town of Velsen.- History :... |
1–0 | AZ |
| SC Joure | 2–3 | FC Groningen |
| Young AFC Ajax | 2–1 | Willem II |
| ADO Den Haag ADO Den Haag Alles Door Oefening Den Haag , commonly known by the abbreviated name ADO Den Haag , is a Dutch football club from the city of The Hague. The club was for a time known as FC Den Haag , with ADO representing the amateur branch of the club... |
2–1 (aet) | RKC Waalwijk RKC Waalwijk RKC Waalwijk is a football club currently playing in the Eredivisie. Its name is derived from 'Rooms Katholieke Combinatie' and was a fusion club of HEC, WVB and Hercules.-History:... |
| FC Zwolle FC Zwolle FC Zwolle is a Dutch football club based in Zwolle, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie, the country's second level of professional club football. The club was founded in 1990 after the bankruptcy of PEC. They have played in the Eredivisie, the highest tier of Dutch football, for a total of... |
1–4 | De Graafschap De Graafschap De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. It was formed on 1 February 1954 and they play their home games at the "De Vijverberg" stadium. Their current home ground stands on where the old pitch used to be located and was opened on 12 August 2000... |
| Roda JC | 1–0 | NEC |
| RBC Roosendaal | 1–3 | NAC Breda NAC Breda NAC Breda , simply often known as NAC, is a Dutch professional football club, based in Breda, Netherlands. NAC Breda play in the Rat Verlegh Stadium, named after their most important player, Antoon 'Rat' Verlegh. They play in the Dutch Eredivisie and are known by the fierce and fanatic support of... (on Dec. 11) |
Round of 16
The matches were played on February 4 and 5, 2003. The six Eredivisie clubs that had been active in European competitions after qualification last seasonEredivisie 2001-02
The Dutch Eredivisie in the 2001/2002 season was contested by 18 teams. Ajax won the championship.-League standings:1 Ajax alson won the KNVB Cup, thereby taking the double. They would participate in the Champions League, so finalists FC Utrecht could play in the UEFA Cup...
entered the tournament this round.
| Home team | Result | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Vitesse E | 4–2 | NAC Breda NAC Breda NAC Breda , simply often known as NAC, is a Dutch professional football club, based in Breda, Netherlands. NAC Breda play in the Rat Verlegh Stadium, named after their most important player, Antoon 'Rat' Verlegh. They play in the Dutch Eredivisie and are known by the fierce and fanatic support of... (on Jan. 29) |
| Stormvogels Telstar Stormvogels Telstar Telstar is a Dutch football club based in Velsen. The club was established after the merger of two football clubs in the town of Velsen.- History :... |
1–3 | sc Heerenveen E |
| De Graafschap De Graafschap De Graafschap is a professional football club from Doetinchem, Netherlands. It was formed on 1 February 1954 and they play their home games at the "De Vijverberg" stadium. Their current home ground stands on where the old pitch used to be located and was opened on 12 August 2000... |
2–3 | FC Utrecht E |
| ADO Den Haag ADO Den Haag Alles Door Oefening Den Haag , commonly known by the abbreviated name ADO Den Haag , is a Dutch football club from the city of The Hague. The club was for a time known as FC Den Haag , with ADO representing the amateur branch of the club... |
0–3 | PSV E |
| Excelsior | 4–2 | Young AFC Ajax |
| FC Groningen | 3–0 | HFC Haarlem HFC Haarlem HFC Haarlem was a Dutch football club from the city of Haarlem, established in 1889. The club won the Dutch national title in 1946 and reached five Cup finals, winning in 1902 and 1912... |
| Feyenoord E | 6–1 | AGOVV Apeldoorn AGOVV Apeldoorn AGOVV Apeldoorn is a Dutch football club, playing in the Eerste Divisie, based in Apeldoorn.The club was founded on 25 February 1913, as AGOSV, which stood for Apeldoornse Geheel Onthoudersvoetbalvereniging Steeds Voorwaarts... |
| Ajax E | 1–0 | Roda JC |
E six Eredivisie entrants
Quarter finals
The matches of the quarter finals were played on March 4 and 5, 2003.| Home team | Result | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Excelsior | 1–3 | FC Utrecht |
| PSV | 2–1 | sc Heerenveen |
| Ajax | 4–1 | FC Groningen |
| Feyenoord | 3–1 | Vitesse |
Semi-Finals
The matches of the semi-finals were played on April 15 and 16, 2003.| Home team | Result | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| FC Utrecht | 2–1 | PSV |
| Feyenoord | 1–0 | Ajax |
Final
| FC Utrecht | 4–1 | Feyenoord |
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FC Utrecht would play in the UEFA Cup.