The 1979–80

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was the 37th season of the annual German

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cup competition. It began on 24 August 1979 and ended on 4 June 1980. 128 teams competed in the tournament of seven rounds. In the final

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defeated

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2–1 to defend their title from the preceding season.

Matches

First round

Replays

Second round

Replays

Third round

Replays

Round of 16

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

References

External links

Official site of the DFB

Kicker.de
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