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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.
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Teams
Group stage
The matches of the group stage were played between August 6 and September 4, 2002.
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 Breda and Willem II entered the tournament this round. During the group stage, they were still active in the Intertoto Cup.
E two Eredivisie entrants
Second round
The matches of the second round were played on December 3 and 4, 2002.
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 season entered the tournament this round.
E six Eredivisie entrants
Quarter finals
The matches of the quarter finals were played on March 4 and 5, 2003.
Semi-Finals
The matches of the semi-finals were played on April 15 and 16, 2003.
Final
FC Utrecht would play in the UEFA Cup.