1997–98 Israel State Cup
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Israel |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Maccabi Haifa (5th Title) |
| Runner-up | Hapoel Jerusalem |
The 1997–98 Israel State Cup (Hebrew: גביע המדינה, Gvia HaMedina) was the 59th season of Israel's nationwide football cup competition and the 44th after the Israeli Declaration of Independence.
The competition was won by Maccabi Haifa who had beaten Hapoel Jerusalem 2–0 in the final.
By winning, Maccabi Haifa qualified to the 1998–99 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, entering in the qualifying round.
Results
Eighth Round
Round of 16
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Hapoel Tel Aviv | 2–1 | Bnei Yehuda |
| Hapoel Beit She'an | 1–2 | Beitar Jerusalem |
| Ironi Rishon LeZion | 1–0 | Maccabi Petah Tikva |
| Hapoel Haifa | 3–4 (a.e.t.) | Hapoel Be'er Sheva |
| Hapoel Petah Tikva | 3–0 | Hapoel Kfar Saba |
| Hapoel Jerusalem | 5–3 | Maccabi Ahi Nazareth |
| Maccabi Ironi Ashdod | 4–3 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| Maccabi Haifa | 2–0 (a.e.t.) | Hapoel Tzafririm Holon |
Quarter-finals
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Hapoel Petah Tikva | 0–2 | Maccabi Ironi Ashdod |
| Maccabi Haifa | 4–2 (a.e.t.) | Ironi Rishon LeZion |
| Hapoel Tel Aviv | 3–3 (a.e.t.) 6–7 p. | Hapoel Jerusalem |
| Hapoel Be'er Sheva | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Beitar Jerusalem |
Semi-finals
| Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| Hapoel Jerusalem | 2–1 | Hapoel Be'er Sheva |
| Maccabi Haifa | 5–0 | Maccabi Ironi Ashdod |
Final
| Maccabi Haifa | 2–0 (a.e.t.) | Hapoel Jerusalem |
|---|---|---|
Balanchuk  110' Mizrahi 112' |
References
- 100 Years of Football 1906–2006, Elisha Shohat (Israel), 2006, pp. 304–5
- Israel Cup 1997/98 RSSSF