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, the current holders of the cup and last years finalists Al Qadsia receive a bye to the Second Round.

First round

12 teams played a knockout tie. 6 clubs advanced to the next round. The games were played between 30 April and 2 May.

Quarter-finals

8 teams play a knockout tie. 4 clubs advance to the next round. Games played between 10 & 11 May.

Semi-finals

4 teams play a knockout tie. 2 clubs advance to the final. Games played on 14 May.

Final

Final played on 1 June

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