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First KNVB Cup Final

Name: First KNVB Cup Final
Start: 1899-05-09
Location: Amsterdam

When: 9 May 1899
Where: Amsterdam
Part of: RAP Amsterdam wins the first KNVB Cup

RAP Amsterdam defeated HVV Den Haag 1–0 in extra time on 9 May 1899, winning the inaugural KNVB Cup.

The final was played on 9 May 1899 between RAP Amsterdam and HVV Den Haag. The match ended in a 1–0 victory for RAP thanks to a goal from Jan Hisgen in extra time. This victory made RAP the first cup champion of the Netherlands.

Sources

KNVB Cup Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
AVV RAP Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-11

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