Tags: Soccer Tournoment, Tournament.
The 61st edition of the KNVB Cup started on August 19 1978. The first final was played on May 15 1979: the match Ajax – FC Twente ended a draw: 1–1 (after extra time). Instead of a penalty shootout a replay was held on May 29. In that match Ajax beat FC Twente 3–0 and won the cup for the eighth time. During the quarter and semi-finals of the tournament two-legged matches were held.