The Cup final was a Brugge derby – FC Brugge vs Cercle Brugge. Cercle Brugge was playing second consecutive final – they lost the previous year, so now was the time to win. And to beat the big-name city rivals… but they were too strong and too hungry. Class on their side and no matter how motivated Cercle Brugge were, FC Brugge won 3-0.
Most unfortunate – Cercle Brugge won the Cup the year before and would have been great to win a second, especially against their city rivals. But Cercle Brugge was a modest club, not matching their big neighbours in anything and miracle did not happen.
FC Brugge triumphed as expected and the season ended fine – with a trophy in hand. Would have been much sweeter if they won a double, but still fine. This was their 4th Cup. It was also their first trophy since 1980 – FC Brugge was coming back from somewhat secondary position in this decade.