The 2008–09

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(, ''Gvia HaMedina'') was the 70th season of

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's nationwide football cup competition and the 55th after the

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. The competition was won by

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who had beaten

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2–1 in the final. As

wasn't eligible for participating in UEFA competitions, and as runners-up

already qualified to

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, all

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spots were awarded to teams according to their league positions.

Calendar

Results

First round

Games were played from September 5 to 8, 2008.

Second round

Games were played from September 12 to 15, 2008.

Third round

Games were played on October 3 and 4, 2008.

Fourth round

Games were played on October 20, 2008.

Fifth round

Games were played on October 7, 8 and November 3, 2008.

Sixth Round

Games were played on November 14 and 15, 2008.

Seventh Round

Games were played from December 23 to 27, 2008.

Eighth Round

Games were played on January 13, 20 and 27, 2009.

Ninth Round

Games were played from February 13 to 16, 2009.

Round of 16 to the Final

Games were played from March 10 to May 26, 2009.

External links

Israel Football Association website
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State Cup 2008-09 Israel State Cup seasons