1997–98 Honduran Liga Nacional
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In 1997–98 the Honduran Liga Nacional brought a new competition system; the league would be now divided into two tournaments (Apertura and Clausura), having C.D. Motagua won their 6th and 7th title in this new format. The tournament lasted from August 1997 to October 1998 and it consisted of 11 teams for the first time since the 1981–82 season.[1] The final match was played in the evening of 25 October, just a few hours before Hurricane Mitch landed in the coasts of Honduras.
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Season | 1997–98 |
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Champions | Apertura: Motagua (6th title) Clausura: Motagua (7th title) |
Relegated | Palestino Independiente Villela |
Torneo Grandes de Centroamerica | Motagua Real España Olimpia |
Top goalscorer | Apertura: Wilmer Velásquez (19) Clausura: Amado Guevara (15) |
Biggest home win | Vida 7–2 Independiente (19 October 1997) |
Biggest away win | Independiente 1–4 Olimpia (8 July 1998) Victoria 1–4 Olimpia (9 August 1998) Real Maya 1–4 Motagua (20 September 1998) |
Highest scoring | Vida 7–2 Independiente (19 October 1997) |
← 1996–97 1998–99 →
All statistics correct as of 25 October 1998. |
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