1997–98 Taça de Portugal
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The 1997–98 Taça de Portugal was the 58th edition of the Portuguese football knockout tournament, organized by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF). The 1997–98 Taça de Portugal began in September 1997.[1] The final was played on 24 May 1998 at the Estádio Nacional.[2]
Tournament details | |
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Country | Portugal |
Dates | September 1997 – 24 May 1998 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Porto (9th title) |
Runner-up | Braga |
Tournament statistics | |
Top goal scorer(s) | Mário Jardel (10 goals) |
Boavista were the previous holders, having defeated Benfica 3–2 in the previous season's final.[3] Defending champions Boavista were eliminated in the quarter-finals by second division side União de Leiria.[4] Porto defeated Braga, 3–1 in the final to win their ninth Taça de Portugal.[5] As a result of Porto winning both the league and cup in the same season, cup finalists Braga would play the Dragões in the 1998 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira.[6][7]