1990 King Cup


The 1990 King Cup was the 32nd season of the knockout competition since its establishment in 1956. Al-Hilal were the defending champions but they were eliminated by Al-Riyadh in the Round of 16. This season was the final season of the competition. The King Cup then returned under the name of King Cup of Champions in 2008.
Al-Nassr won their 6th title after defeating Al-Taawoun 2–0 in the final. By reaching the final Al-Taawoun became the second First Division side to reach the final after Al-Riyadh in 1978.

Bracket

Note: H: Home team, A: Away team

Round of 16

The matches of the Round of 16 were held on 3 and 4 May 1990.
Home teamScoreAway team
Al-Riyadh3–1Al-Hilal
Al-Wehda1–1 Al-Ahli
Al-Suqoor0–2Al-Taawoun
Damac1–1 Al-Nahda
Al-Qadsiah2–2 Al-Ettifaq
Al-Raed1–2 Al-Shabab
Al-Nassr3–1Hajer
Al-Ittihad3–1Al-Tai

Quarter-finals

The matches of the Quarter-finals were held on 10 and 11 May 1990.
Home teamScoreAway team
Al-Taawoun2–1 Al-Shabab
Al-Ittihad1–1 Al-Riyadh
Al-Wehda2–0Al-Nahda
Al-Nassr3–1Al-Ettifaq

Semi-finals

The four winners of the quarter-finals progressed to the semi-finals. The semi-finals were played on 17 and 18 May 1990. All times are local, AST.

Final

The final was played between Al-Nassr and Al-Taawoun in the Youth Welfare Stadium in Jeddah. Al-Nassr were appearing in their 10th final while Al-Taawoun reached the final for the first time.

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