1996–97 Taça de Portugal
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The 1996–97 Taça de Portugal was the 57th edition of the Portuguese football knockout tournament, organized by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF). The 1996–97 Taça de Portugal began in September 1996.[1] The final was played on 10 June 1997 at the Estádio Nacional.[2]
Tournament details | |
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Country | Portugal |
Dates | September 1996 – 10 June 1997 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Boavista (5th title) |
Runner-up | Benfica |
Tournament statistics | |
Top goal scorer(s) | João Pinto (6 goals) |
Benfica were the previous holders, having defeated Sporting CP 3–1 in the previous season's final.[3] Boavista defeated cup holders Benfica, 3–2 in the final to win their fifth Taça de Portugal.[4] As a result of Boavista winning the domestic cup competition, the Axadrezados faced 1996–97 Primeira Divisão winners Porto in the 1997 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira.[5][6]