2009–10 Belgian Cup
Encyclopedia
The 2009–10 Belgian Cup
(also known as Cofidis
Cup because of sponsoring purposes) was the 55th season of the main knockout football
competition in Belgium
. It commenced on 25 July 2009 with the first matches of Round 1 and concluded with the Final on 15 May 2010. Racing Genk were the defending champions, the trophy was won by K. A. A. Gent.
advances. The final is played as a single match at a neutral venue.
Teams enter the competition in different rounds, based upon their 2008–09 league affiliation. Teams from the fourth-level Promotion
or lower begin in Round 1. Third Division
teams enter in Round 3, with Second Division
teams joining in the following round. Teams from the Belgian First Division enter in Round 6.
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The draw was made on 2 September 2009.
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had caused the calender of most teams to be completely full. The next round of the cup was to be played on Wednesday 20 January and with league matches planned during the weekend a creative solution was necessary. This solution came from the Belgian FA who decided on their own to schedule the game on 20 January, with the two-legged quarter final, which was supposed to be played on this date and 27 January, becoming a single leg match. The winner of the rescheduled match was to play Anderlecht
on 27 January, in Anderlecht . This decision was much discussed as it was against the rules of the Belgian Cup. After Cercle Brugge and Zulte-Waregem had discussed the case, they decided not to protest against the decision .
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3–3 on aggregate, Roeselare won on away goals
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Gent wins 5–1 on aggregate.
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Mechelen wins 3–2 on aggregate.
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Cercle Brugge wins 4–3 on aggregate.
Belgian Cup
The Belgian Cup is the main knockout football competition in Belgium, run by the Belgian Football Association. The first cup was held in 1911-12. The most successful cup club is Club Brugge KV with 10 titles followed by RSC Anderlecht and R Standard de Liège...
(also known as Cofidis
Cofidis
Cofidis is a French company, one of the Otto Group's financial services providers.Founded in 1982 by 3 Suisses International in cooperation with Cetelem, Cofidis specializes in the consumer credit business of the 3 Suisses Group....
Cup because of sponsoring purposes) was the 55th season of the main knockout football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
competition in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
. It commenced on 25 July 2009 with the first matches of Round 1 and concluded with the Final on 15 May 2010. Racing Genk were the defending champions, the trophy was won by K. A. A. Gent.
Competition format
The competition consists of ten rounds. The first seven rounds are held as single-match elimination rounds. If the match remains tied after 90 minutes in the first three rounds, penalties are taken immediately. In rounds four to seven, when tied after 90 minutes first an extra time period of 30 minutes is played followed by penalties if still necessary. The quarter- and semifinals are played as Two-legged ties, where the team winning both matches on aggregateTwo-legged match
In sport , a two-legged tie is a contest between two teams which comprises two matches or legs, with each team as the home team in one leg. The winning team is usually determined by aggregate score, the sum of the scores of the two legs...
advances. The final is played as a single match at a neutral venue.
Teams enter the competition in different rounds, based upon their 2008–09 league affiliation. Teams from the fourth-level Promotion
Belgian Promotion
The Belgian Promotion is the lowest nationwide division in Belgian football. Since 1905, Promotion has been the name of the lowest nationwide level but it is the fourth one since 1952. There were already 4 leagues at the time . The champion of the Promotion is declared to be the winner of a...
or lower begin in Round 1. Third Division
Belgian Third Division
The Belgian Third Division is the third highest level in Belgian football. It has two leagues of 18 teams each at the same level. This competition, known as the Belgian Promotion was first played in the 1926-27 season with three leagues, then with four leagues between 1931 and 1952. From 1952...
teams enter in Round 3, with Second Division
Belgian Second Division
The Belgian Second Division is the second-highest division in the Belgian football league system after the Belgian Pro League. It was created by the Belgian Football Association in 1905. Between 2008 and 2010 it was named EXQI League after a television channel owned by the league main sponsor,...
teams joining in the following round. Teams from the Belgian First Division enter in Round 6.
Starting Rounds
The starting five rounds feature only teams of lower divisions and all matches are played during the summer and early fall, mostly in July and August.Round 1
The matches were played on 25 and 26 July 2009.| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
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| 1 | VV.Sparta Ursel | 1-6 | SK.Zingem |
| 2 | K.Sassport Boezinge | 2-1 | SK.Eernegem |
| 3 | Football Club Gullegem | 1-1 (3-4p) | SV.Wevelgem City |
| 4 | W.S.Lovrienden Lotenhulle | 0-5 | Torhout 1992 KM. |
| 5 | K.F.C.Izegem | 2-1 | Sporting W.I.Harelbeke |
| 6 | SK.Staden | 0-15 | K.V.V. Koksijde |
| 7 | K.V.Eendracht Aalter | 0-2 | K.Olsa Brakel |
| 8 | K.SC.Blankenberge | 2-1 | K.WS.Club Lauwe |
| 9 | K.FC.Varsenare | 1-0 | VC.Zevergem Sp. |
| 10 | K.FC.Sparta Petegem | 3-0 | R.Knokke FC. |
| 11 | K.SV.Diksmuide | 1-0 | SVD.Kortemark |
| 12 | SV.Anzegem | 1-2 | K.Sint-Eloois-Winkel Sp. |
| 13 | K.BS.Poperinge | 3-2 | VG.Oostende |
| 14 | K.FC.Evergem-Center | 1-3 | K.VK.Ieper |
| 15 | K.SK.L.Ternat | 1-0 | SK.Terjoden-Welle |
| 16 | K.Vilvoorde FC. | 0-3 | K.Londerzeel SK. |
| 17 | K.Racing Club Bambrugge | 2-1 | K.VC.Jong Lede |
| 18 | Verbroedering Meldert | 2-1 | Tempo Overijse |
| 19 | K.FC.Eendr.Zele | 5-1 | R.Un.Auderghem |
| 20 | Sporting Eizeringen | 0-2 | K.SC.Grimbergen |
| 21 | K.V.Tervuren | 1-3 | K.Olympia SC.Wijgmaal |
| 22 | K.Eendr.Opstal | 0-2 | K.OVC.Sterrebeek |
| 23 | Dilbeek Sport | 8-2 | FC.Forest |
| 24 | Korbeek Sport | 1-1 (4-2p) | KFC.Rhodienne-Verrewinkel |
| 25 | R.Racing Club de Waterloo | 0-3 | SK.St.P.Opwijk |
| 26 | K.SK.Halle | 1-1 (4-3p) | SK.Berlare |
| 27 | K.FC.Duffel | 3-0 | K.SK.Retie Branddonk |
| 28 | K.Berchem Sport 2004 | 2-2 (5-3p) | K.FC.Zwarte Leeuw |
| 29 | KFC.Oosterzonen Oosterw. | 0-2 | K.Lyra TSV. |
| 30 | K.V.Bonheiden | 2-2 (5-4p) | K.Schelle Sport |
| 31 | K.VC.Oostmalle Sp. | 0-4 | K.FC.O.Wilrijk |
| 32 | K.Nieuwmoer FC. | 2-3 | K.FC.St.-Lenaarts |
| 33 | KFC.Vrasene | 2-0 | K.Witgoor Sport Dessel |
| 34 | K.SK Heist | 5-0 | Zandvliet Sport |
| 35 | K.FC.Sp.St-Gillis Waas | 0-0 (3-4p) | K.SV.Temse |
| 36 | K.VV.W.S.Sombeke | 0-4 | K.FC.Lille |
| 37 | K.FC.Katelijne-Waver | 1-0 | K.Tubantia Borgerhout VK. |
| 38 | Verbr.Geel-Meerhout | 4-0 | Rochus Deurne |
| 39 | K.FC.De Kempen T.L. | 1-1 (5-4p) | K.FC.Schoten SK. |
| 40 | K.SV.Bornem | 5-0 | K.Ternesse VV.Wommelgem |
| 41 | K.Vlijtingen VV. | 5-0 | VKM. Sint-Truiden |
| 42 | K.Alt-Hoeselt VV. | 0-3 | K.Lutlommel VV. |
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
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| 43 | K.Esperanza Neerpelt | 3-1 | SC.Zichen-Zussen-Bolder |
| 44 | K.VV.Verbr.Maasmechelen | 0-6 | K.Herk-De-Stad FC. |
| 45 | K.VK.Beringen | 2-2 (4-5p) | K.VV.Heusden-Zolder |
| 46 | Spouwen-Mopertingen | 3-1 | Zutendaal V.V. |
| 47 | K.SK.Bree | 0-1 | VV.Thes Sport Tessenderlo |
| 48 | Real Neeroeteren-Maaseik | 1-1 (3-4p) | K.SK.Hasselt |
| 49 | K.Patro Eisden Maasmech. | 3-0 | S.K. Moelingen |
| 50 | K.Overpeltse VV. | 1-3 | K.ESK.Leopoldsburg |
| 51 | Daring Club de Cointe | 1-1 (4-3p) | R.Spa FC. |
| 52 | R.FC.Tilleur St.-Gilles | bye | |
| 53 | R.Sprimont Comblain Sport | 4-0 | R.CS.Welkenraedt |
| 54 | Solières Sport | 1-2 | RFC.Turkania Faymonville |
| 55 | ET.Elsautoise | bye | |
| 56 | R.FC.Vyle-Tharoul | 1-2 | Cité Sport Grace-Hollogne |
| 57 | R.FC.Hannutois | 1-2 | R.Aywaille FC. |
| 58 | R.FC.Huy | 6-0 | Sparta Walshoutem |
| 59 | SC.Petit-Waret | 1-4 | R.FC.Malmundaria 1904 |
| 60 | R.CS.Jalhaytois | 0-2 | R.CS.Verlaine |
| 61 | Tenneville Sports | 0-0 (4-5p) | R.ES.Champlonaise |
| 62 | R.Ent.Bertrigeoise | 3-0 | R.RC.Mormont |
| 63 | FC.Le Lorrain Arlon | 2-0 | R.Jeunesse Arlonaise |
| 64 | FC.Paliseulois | 3-4 | R.All.FC.Oppagne-Wéris |
| 65 | R.SC.Athusien | 2-2 (5-6p) | ES.Vaux |
| 66 | FC.Montleban | 0-5 | FC.Bleid |
| 67 | US.Givry | 10-1 | K.FC.Olympia Recht |
| 68 | US.Martelangeoise | 3-2 | JS.Habaysienne |
| 69 | R.Arquet FC. | 1-0 | R.AC.Leuze-Longchamps |
| 70 | US.Beauraing 61 | 3-0 | R.CS.Condruzien |
| 71 | R.Jeun.Aischoise | 2-0 | R.FC.Surice |
| 72 | Flavion Sport | 1-3 | Racing Jet Wavre |
| 73 | R.ES.Couvin-Mariembourg | 2-2 (5-3p) | Ent.Sp.Fernelmont |
| 74 | R.W.Walhain CG. | 4-1 | J.Rochefortoise Jemelle A |
| 75 | La Jeun.Sportive Morialmé | 1-1 (0-3p) | R.FC.Bioul 81 |
| 76 | R.U.Wallonne Ciney | 3-1 | R.FC.Yvoir |
| 77 | R.SC.Templeuvois | 1-4 | F.Couillet-La Louvière |
| 78 | R.Gosselies Sports | 1-0 | Espoir Cl. Erpion |
| 79 | R.Jumet SC. | 2-1 | R.UFC.Ransartoise |
| 80 | FC.Rapid Symphorinois | 0-3 | JS.Taminoise |
| 81 | Heppig.-Lambusart-Fleurus | 4-0 | R.FC.De Gilly |
| 82 | R.US.Genly-Quevy 89 | 3-1 | R.SC.Paturageois |
| 83 | FC.Bleharies | 1-1 (4-2p) | Athl.CLub Le Roeulx |
| 84 | R.US.Beloeil | 3-1 | FC.Etoiles D'Ere-Allain |
Round 2
The matches were played on 2 August 2009.| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
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| 85 | K.BS.Poperinge | 1-2 | K.VK.Ieper |
| 86 | SK.Zingem | 5-0 | SV.Wevelgem City |
| 87 | Torhout 1992 KM. | 1-2 | K.Sassport Boezinge |
| 88 | K.FC.Varsenare | 1-4 | K.SV.Diksmuide |
| 89 | K.Sint-Eloois-Winkel Sp. | 2-0 | K.SC.Blankenberge |
| 90 | K.Olsa Brakel | 4-0 | K.FC.Izegem |
| 91 | K.V.V. Koksijde | 5-1 | K.FC.Sparta Petegem |
| 92 | K.SK.Halle | 0-2 | Verbroedering Meldert |
| 93 | K.OVC.Sterrebeek | 4-5 | K.SK.L.Ternat |
| 94 | Korbeek Sport | 0-8 | K.Londerzeel SK. |
| 95 | K.Racing Club Bambrugge | 3-3 (6-7p) | SK.St.P.Opwijk |
| 96 | Dilbeek Sport | 2-1 | K.FC.Eendr.Zele |
| 97 | K.Olympia SC.Wijgmaal | 1-0 | K.SC.Grimbergen |
| 98 | K.SV.Temse | 0-0 (2-4p) | K.Berchem Sport 2004 |
| 99 | Verbr.Geel-Meerhout | 2-0 | K.FC.St.-Lenaarts |
| 100 | KFC.Vrasene | 2-1 | K.FC.O.Wilrijk |
| 101 | K.FC.Duffel | 9-1 | K.V.Bonheiden |
| 102 | K.FC.Lille | 0-0 (6-5p) | K.FC.De Kempen T.L. |
| 103 | K.FC.Katelijne-Waver | 2-1 | K.SV.Bornem |
| 104 | K.SK Heist | 3-0 | K.Lyra TSV. |
| 105 | K.SK.Hasselt | 2-0 | VV.Thes Sport Tessenderlo |
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
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| 106 | K.VV.Heusden-Zolder | 2-3 | K.Patro Eisden Maasmech. |
| 107 | Spouwen-Mopertingen | 0-0 (4-3p) | K.Lutlommel VV. |
| 108 | K.ESK.Leopoldsburg | 2-2 (4-5p) | K.Vlijtingen VV. |
| 109 | K.Herk-De-Stad FC. | 1-2 | K.Esperanza Neerpelt |
| 110 | R.FC.Huy | 3-0 | RFC.Turkania Faymonville |
| 111 | ET.Elsautoise | 1-0 | Daring Club de Cointe |
| 112 | R.Aywaille FC. | 1-2 | R.Sprimont Comblain Sport |
| 113 | R.FC.Tilleur St.-Gilles | 0-1 | R.FC.Malmundaria 1904 |
| 114 | Cité Sport Grace-Hollogne | 2-2 (4-5p) | R.CS.Verlaine |
| 115 | US.Givry | 5-1 | R.ES.Champlonaise |
| 116 | US.Martelangeoise | 0-2 | R.Ent.Bertrigeoise |
| 117 | ES.Vaux | 0-3 | R.All.FC.Oppagne-Wéris |
| 118 | FC.Bleid | 4-1 | FC.Le Lorrain Arlon |
| 119 | R.Arquet FC. | 0-2 | R.U.Wallonne Ciney |
| 120 | R.W.Walhain CG. | 3-2 | US.Beauraing 61 |
| 121 | Racing Jet Wavre | 1-1 (6-5p) | R.ES.Couvin-Mariembourg |
| 122 | R.Jeun.Aischoise | 1-2 | R.FC.Bioul 81 |
| 123 | R.US.Beloeil | 3-3 (4-5p) | Heppig.-Lambusart-Fleurus |
| 124 | R.US.Genly-Quevy 89 | 0-1 | F.Couillet-La Louvière |
| 125 | R.Gosselies Sports | 1-5 | JS.Taminoise |
| 126 | R.Jumet SC. | 4-0 | FC.Bleharies |
Round 3
The matches were played on 8 and 9 August 2009.| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
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| 127 | K.SK.Hasselt | 1-1 (3-1p) | Exc. Veldwezelt |
| 128 | Spouwen-Mopertingen | 2-1 | K.Patro Eisden Maasmech. |
| 129 | K. Diegem Sport K. Diegem Sport Koninklijke Diegem Sport is a Belgian association football club based in Diegem, Flemish Brabant currently playing in the third division B. The club was founded in 1943 when two clubs from Diegem merged, namely Diegem-Star and Diegem-Lo... |
1-1 (3-4p) | Dilbeek Sport |
| 130 | F.Couillet-La Louvière | 1-0 | R.U.Wallonne Ciney |
| 131 | R.FC.Bioul 81 | 0-3 | S.C. Wielsbeke |
| 132 | K.V. Turnhout K.V. Turnhout K.V. Turnhout is a Belgian football club, from the municipality of Turnhout.-History:K.V. Turnhout was founded as Turnhout Sport in 1912 with matricule n°148. After World War I, the club was refounded as F.C. Turnhout with the same matriculation... |
1-0 | K.Esperanza Neerpelt |
| 133 | Heppig.-Lambusart-Fleurus | 0-1 | White Star Woluwé F.C. White Star Woluwé F.C. Royal White Star Woluwe F.C. is a Belgian football club located in the municipality of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Brussels.-History:The club, founded in 1948, was formerly known as Kapelleveld FC, playing in Evere, but they changed their name in 1950 to Woluwe FC when they moved to the Stade Fallon in... |
| 134 | R.CS.Verlaine | 0-5 | K. Racing Waregem K. Racing Waregem Koninklijke Racing Waregem is a Belgian association football club based in Waregem as is rival club Zulte-Waregem. It is currently playing in the third division A... |
| 135 | R.Jumet SC. | 1-6 | R.W.Walhain CG. |
| 136 | R.All.FC.Oppagne-Wéris | 0-7 | K.F.C. Racing Mol-Wezel |
| 137 | Hoogstraten VV. | 1-0 | Racing Jet Wavre |
| 138 | R.FC.Malmundaria 1904 | 0-2 | K. Rupel Boom F.C. K. Rupel Boom F.C. Koninklijke Rupel Boom FC is a Belgian association football club based in Boom, Antwerp province currently playing in the Belgian Third Division. They play at the Gemeentelijk Parkstadion in Boom.-History:... |
| 139 | V.C. Eendracht Aalst 2002 V.C. Eendracht Aalst 2002 SC Eendracht Aalst is a Belgian football club based in Aalst, East Flanders.It changed its name in 2002 after former Belgian First Division club K.S.C. Eendracht Aalst had gone into liquidation. So they could not get the license and the new team began at the third division level... |
3-1 | US.Givry |
| 140 | K.S.V. Oudenaarde K.S.V. Oudenaarde Koninklijke Sport Vereniging Oudenaarde is a Belgian association football club based in Oudenaarde, East Flanders. It is currently playing in the third division A. The club plays at Burgemeester Thienpontstadion in Oudenaarde. The club's colours are black and yellow.-History:Founded in 1911 as... |
6-2 | ET.Elsautoise |
| 141 | K.SK Heist | 0-3 | K. Standaard Wetteren K. Standaard Wetteren Standaard Wetteren is a Belgian association football club team from Wetteren. Its matricule is 5479. They became champions in Third Division A in the 2008–09 season and thus will promote for the first time in their history to Second Division.-History:... |
| 142 | K.V.C. Willebroek-Meerhof | 3-2 | R.Sprimont Comblain Sport |
| 143 | R.R.C. Hamoir | 0-3 | R.FC.Huy |
| 144 | K.S.V. Sottegem | 1-2 | R.Ent.Bertrigeoise |
| 145 | Verbr.Geel-Meerhout | 0-1 | K.F.C. Dessel Sport K.F.C. Dessel Sport K.F.C. Dessel Sport is a Belgian association football club, from the municipality of Dessel in Antwerp .- Current squad :- Notable coaches :* André Rooymans * Alfons Leysen... |
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| 146 | F.C.N. Sint-Niklaas | 4-0 | K.Olympia SC.Wijgmaal |
| 147 | K.V.V. Koksijde | 0-0 (3-4p) | R.F.C. Union La Calamine |
| 148 | K.Olsa Brakel | 0-2 | U.R.S. du Centre U.R.S. du Centre Union Royale La Louvière Centre is a Belgian association football club currently playing in the third division B since 2008–09. The club is based in La Louvière in the Centre area.... |
| 149 | K.Sassport Boezinge | 2-2 (3-4p) | K.V. Woluwe-Zaventem |
| 150 | FC.Bleid | 3-1 | K.FC.Duffel |
| 151 | R.R.C. Peruwelz R.R.C. Peruwelz Royal Racing Club Péruwelz was a Belgian association football club from the city of Péruwelz, Hainaut founded in 1922. They play at Verte Chasse, Péruwelz in the third division B.-History:... |
0-1 | Verbroedering Meldert |
| 152 | K.Sint-Eloois-Winkel Sp. | 0-2 | K. Bocholter V.V. |
| 153 | K.FC.Katelijne-Waver | 2-1 | R. Union Saint-Gilloise R. Union Saint-Gilloise R. Union Saint-Gilloise is a Belgian football club located in the municipality of Forest, though it is named after the neighbour municipality of Saint-Gilles, Brussels. It had been in the second division in 2004-05, but was subsequently relegated to third division. Its matricule is the n°10... |
| 154 | KFC.Vrasene | 2-3 | K.S.K. Tongeren K.S.K. Tongeren Koninklijke Sportkring Tongeren is a Belgian association football club based in Tongeren, currently playing in the third division. It was founded in 1908 as Cercle Sportif Tongrois. It received the matricule n°54. The club merged with K. Patria F.C. Tongeren to become K.S.K. Tongeren in 1969. ... |
| 155 | K.SV.Diksmuide | 0-1 | R.C.S. Verviétois R.C.S. Verviétois Royal Cercle Sportif Verviétois – Football Club Sérésien is a Belgian association football club from the municipality of Verviers, Liège. It is currently playing in the third division B... |
| 156 | SK.Zingem | 0-4 | R.R.C. Gent-Zeehaven |
| 157 | JS.Taminoise | 1-2 | K.FC.Lille |
| 158 | K.SK.L.Ternat | 0-0 (4-2p) | Boussu Dour Borinage |
| 159 | K.Vlijtingen VV. | 0-4 | R.F.C. Sérésien |
| 160 | K.Londerzeel SK. | 1-2 | K.R.C. Mechelen K.R.C. Mechelen K.R.C. Mechelen is a Belgian association football club from Mechelen in the Antwerp province. It currently plays in the third division B. It is a long-time rival of KV Mechelen. The club's best position ever is a second place in the first division 1951–52... |
| 161 | R. Cappellen F.C. R. Cappellen F.C. R. Cappellen F.C. is a Belgian football club from the town of Kapellen, near Antwerp. Cappellen has matricule number 43 and has yellow and red as main team colours. The club has a long history in the higher divisions of Belgian football... |
1-1 (3-5p) | K.Berchem Sport 2004 |
| 162 | K.VK.Ieper | bye | |
| 163 | SK.St.P.Opwijk | 0-4 | C.S. Visé C.S. Visé Cercle Sportif Visé is a Belgian football club from the city of Visé in the province of Liège. They are playing in the Belgian second division. The club plays its home matches at Stade de la Rue de Mons in Visé. They are nicknamed Les Oies , after the city of Visé nickname.-History:The club was... |
Round 4
The matches were played on 16 August 2009.|}
Round 5
The matches were played on 23 August 2009.|}
Bracket
Round 6
The matches were played on 27 and 28 October 2009. All 16 Belgian First Division teams were supposed to enter in this round, however newly promoted Sint-Truiden had to start already in round 4 due to an error by the KBVB-URBSFA. The three teams relegated last season from the top division were also allowed to enter in this round. The top 16 teams of the Belgian First Division 2008–09 are seeded in this round and cannot meet each other. This means that newly promoted Sint-Truiden was not seeded, whereas relegated Dender is.The draw was made on 2 September 2009.
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Round 7
The draw for the seventh round and the quarter finals was made on 4 November 2009. The match between Gent and Germinal Beerschot was originally scheduled one day earlier than the other matches for television broadcasting, but due to snow, the match was rescheduled to also be played on 23 December 2009. One day after this match had been rescheduled, the match between Zulte-Waregem and Cercle Brugge was postponed for the same reason. This match was originally scheduled to be played on 13 January 2010, but was postponed again to 14 January. On 14 January 2010 it was postponed a third time, which proved problematic as the ongoing bad weatherWinter of 2009–2010 in Europe
The winter of 2009–2010 in Europe was unusually cold. Globally, atypical weather patterns brought cold, moist air from the north. Weather systems were undergoing cyclogenesis from North American storms moving across the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and saw many parts of Europe experiencing heavy...
had caused the calender of most teams to be completely full. The next round of the cup was to be played on Wednesday 20 January and with league matches planned during the weekend a creative solution was necessary. This solution came from the Belgian FA who decided on their own to schedule the game on 20 January, with the two-legged quarter final, which was supposed to be played on this date and 27 January, becoming a single leg match. The winner of the rescheduled match was to play Anderlecht
R.S.C. Anderlecht
Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA , is a Belgian professional football club based in Anderlecht in the Brussels Capital Region. Anderlecht plays in the Belgian Pro League and is the most successful Belgian football team in European competitions as well as in the...
on 27 January, in Anderlecht . This decision was much discussed as it was against the rules of the Belgian Cup. After Cercle Brugge and Zulte-Waregem had discussed the case, they decided not to protest against the decision .
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Quarterfinals
With the match between Zulte-Waregem and Cercle Brugge postponed three times and not many options remaining, the decision was made by the Belgian Football Association to play the Anderlecht versus Cercle Brugge in just one leg instead of two, with that match being played at Anderlecht. Cercle Brugge protested, insisting that the Belgian Football Association make the rules equal for all teams or they would take the Belgian FA to court. Thus either all matches in the quarter finals were played over one leg or all over two legs, not something in between. With the first legs of the other quarter finals already played, the Belgian FA decided to indeed change the matchup yet again and make the Anderlecht vs. Cercle Brugge match two legs after all.First legs
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Second legs
2–2 on aggregate, Cercle Brugge won on away goalsAway goals rule
The away goals rule is a method of breaking ties in association football and other sports when teams play each other twice, once at each team's home ground. By the away goals rule, the team that has scored more goals "away from home" will win if scores are otherwise equal...
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3–3 on aggregate, Roeselare won on away goals
Away goals rule
The away goals rule is a method of breaking ties in association football and other sports when teams play each other twice, once at each team's home ground. By the away goals rule, the team that has scored more goals "away from home" will win if scores are otherwise equal...
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Gent wins 5–1 on aggregate.
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Mechelen wins 3–2 on aggregate.
First legs
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Gent wins 3–2 on aggregate.----
Cercle Brugge wins 4–3 on aggregate.