2001–02 Taça de Portugal
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The 2001–02 Taça de Portugal was the 62nd edition of the Portuguese football knockout tournament, organized by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF). The 2001–02 Taça de Portugal began on 2 September 2001.[1] The final was played on 12 May 2002 at the Estádio Nacional.[2]
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Tournament details | |
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Country | Portugal |
Dates | 2 September 2001 – 12 May 2002 |
Teams | 230 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Sporting CP (13th title) |
Runner-up | Leixões |
Tournament statistics | |
Top goal scorer(s) | Mário Jardel (7 goals) |
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Porto were the previous holders, having defeated Marítimo 2–0 in the previous season's final.[3] Defending champions Porto were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Braga.[4] Sporting CP defeated Leixões, 1–0 in the final to win their thirteenth Taça de Portugal.[5] As a result of Sporting CP winning both the league and cup in the same season, cup finalists Leixões would play the Leões in the 2002 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira.[6]