The 2002–03 season in the Honduran Liga Nacional was the 37th edition since the intervention of the professional league in Honduran football. The season was divided into two halves (Apertura and Clausura) which ran from August 2002 to June 2003.[1]
Season | 2002–03 |
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Champions | Apertura: Olimpia Clausura: Marathón |
Relegated | Victoria |
UNCAF Interclub Cup | Olimpia Marathón |
Matches played | 192 |
Goals scored | 448 (2.33 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Apertura: Marcelo Ferreira (15) Clausura: Denilson Costa (10) Pompilio Cacho (10) Luciano Emílio (10) |
Biggest home win | Platense 5-0 Real Maya (11 August 2002) |
Biggest away win | Vida 0-6 Marathón (5 April 2003) |
← 2001–02 2003–04 →
All statistics correct as of 1 June 2003. |
2002–03 teams edit
- Real Maya changed its name to Real Patepluma for the Clausura tournament and moved to Santa Bárbara.
Apertura edit
The Apertura tournament lasted from August to December 2002, C.D. Olimpia defeated C.D. Platense in the Final to secure its 16th league title.
Regular season edit
Results edit
- As of 24 November 2002
Standings edit
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Platense | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 42 | 14 | +28 | 41 | Qualified to the Final round |
2 | Olimpia | 18 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 25 | 17 | +8 | 31 | |
3 | Marathón | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 22 | 16 | +6 | 28 | |
4 | Real España | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 25 | 18 | +7 | 26 | |
5 | Motagua | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 23 | +1 | 26 | |
6 | Universidad | 18 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 20 | 26 | −6 | 19[a] | |
7 | Vida | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 29 | −10 | 19 | |
8 | Honduras Salzburg | 18 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 22 | −3 | 18 | |
9 | Real Maya | 18 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 31 | −20 | 14[b] | |
10 | Victoria | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 15 | −5 | 11[c] |
Notes:
Final round edit
Semifinals edit
Platense vs Real España edit
28 November 2002 1st leg | Real España | 0–2 | Platense | San Pedro Sula, Cortés |
18:00 (UTC−06:00) | Ferreira 19' 32' | Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano Attendance: 2,000 |
1 December 2002 2nd leg | Platense | 0–1 | Real España | Puerto Cortés, Cortés |
15:00 (UTC−06:00) | Emílio 57' | Stadium: Estadio Excélsior Attendance: 4,500 |
- Platense won 2–1 on aggregate score.
Olimpia vs Marathón edit
28 November 2002 1st leg | Marathón | 0–2 | Olimpia | San Pedro Sula, Cortés |
20:00 (UTC−06:00) | Bennett Bonilla |
Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano |
1 December 2002 2nd leg | Olimpia | 0–1 | Marathón | Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán |
16:00 (UTC−06:00) | Rosario | Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino |
- Olimpia won 2–1 on aggregate score.
Final edit
Platense vs Olimpia edit
8 December 2002 1st leg | Olimpia | 1–1 | Platense | Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán |
16:00 (UTC−06:00) | Velásquez 38' | Medina 13' | Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Attendance: 22,000 |
15 December 2002 2nd leg | Platense | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Olimpia | San Pedro Sula, Cortés |
16:00 (UTC−06:00) | Tilguath 17' | Ferreira 71' (o.g.) Palacios 94' |
Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano Attendance: 34,230 |
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Olimpia
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- Olimpia won 3–2 on aggregate.
Liga Nacional 2002–03 Apertura Champion |
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Olimpia 16th title |
Squads edit
Jose Gonzales
Top goalscorers edit
15 goals
11 goals
6 goals
Clausura edit
The Clausura tournament was played from February to June 2003. C.D. Marathón took revenge a year and a half later and defeated C.D. Motagua in the finals to claim its 4th league title.
Regular season edit
Results edit
- As of 10 May 2003
Standings edit
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Olimpia | 18 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 32 | 19 | +13 | 35 | Qualified to the Final round |
2 | Marathón | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 17 | +16 | 33 | |
3 | Real España | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 15 | +10 | 28 | |
4 | Motagua | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 16 | +5 | 28 | |
5 | Vida | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 24 | 30 | −6 | 25 | |
6 | Platense | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 20 | −2 | 20 | |
7 | Universidad | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 17 | −6 | 20 | |
8 | Victoria | 18 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 27 | −9 | 17 | |
9 | Real Patepluma | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 18 | −7 | 15 | |
10 | Honduras Salzburg | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 27 | −15 | 12 |
Final round edit
Semifinals edit
Olimpia vs Motagua edit
15 May 2003 1st leg | Motagua | 2–2 | Olimpia | Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán |
19:30 (UTC−06:00) | Bocco 74' Guerrero 84' |
Tosello 12' Palacios 23' |
Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Referee: Óscar Bardales |
18 May 2003 2nd leg | Olimpia | 0–2 | Motagua | Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán |
16:00 (UTC−06:00) | Valladares 85' Martínez 90' |
Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Attendance: 27,000 |
- Motagua won 4–2 on aggregate score.
Marathón vs Real España edit
14 May 2003 1st leg | Real España | 1–1 | Marathón | San Pedro Sula, Cortés |
19:30 (UTC−06:00) | Jiménez 38' | Cacho 66' | Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano |
17 May 2003 2nd leg | Marathón | 1–1 | Real España | San Pedro Sula, Cortés |
19:30 (UTC−06:00) | Fernández 71' | Betine 22' | Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano |
- Marathón 2–2 Real España on aggregate score; Marathón advanced on better Regular season performance.
Final edit
Marathón vs Motagua edit
25 May 2003 1st leg | Motagua | 0–1 | Marathón | Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán |
16:00 (UTC−06:00) | Martínez 65' | Stadium: Estadio Tiburcio Carías Andino Attendance: 21,691 Referee: Óscar Bardales |
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1 June 2003 2nd leg | Marathón | 3–1 | Motagua | San Pedro Sula, Cortés |
16:00 (UTC−06:00) | Cacho 44' Costa 60' 89' |
Oseguera 40' | Stadium: Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano Attendance: 35,745 Referee: Marcio Carranza |
Marathón
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Motagua
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- Marathón won 4–1 on aggregate score.
Liga Nacional 2002–03 Clausura Champion |
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Marathón 4th title |
Squads edit
Top goalscorers edit
10 goals
8 goals
6 goals
6 goals
5 goals
4 goals
- Emil Martínez (Marathón)
- Francisco Ramírez (Platense)
- Marcelo Ferreira (Olimpia)
- Abidán Solís (Motagua)
3 goals
Relegation edit
Relegation was determined by the aggregated table of both Apertura and Clausura tournaments. On 10 May 2003, C.D. Victoria were relegated to Liga de Ascenso, however they bought Honduras Salzburg's franchise and stayed in first division.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Olimpia | 36 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 57 | 36 | +21 | 66 | |
2 | Platense | 36 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 60 | 34 | +26 | 61 | |
3 | Marathón | 36 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 55 | 33 | +22 | 61 | |
4 | Real España | 36 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 50 | 33 | +17 | 59 | |
5 | Motagua | 36 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 43 | 36 | +7 | 55 | |
6 | Vida | 36 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 43 | 59 | −16 | 44 | |
7 | Universidad | 36 | 7 | 19 | 10 | 31 | 43 | −12 | 39[a] | |
8 | Honduras Salzburg | 36 | 5 | 15 | 16 | 31 | 49 | −18 | 30 | |
9 | Real Patepluma | 36 | 3 | 16 | 17 | 22 | 49 | −27 | 29[b] | |
10 | Victoria | 36 | 5 | 14 | 17 | 33 | 56 | −23 | 28[c] | Relegation to the 2003–04 Liga de Ascenso |
Notes:
Controversies edit
During the Apertura tournament, C.D. Marathón hosted Real C.D. España on week 9, the match was played on 28 September and ended with a 0–2 away win to Real España. During halftime, Real España delayed more than 15 minutes and returned late to play the second half. Marathón alleged and the Board of Discipline annulled the game. A rematch was played on 13 October ending in a 0–0 draw. Such decision affected the final standings which resulted in Marathón owning the third place and sent Real España to fourth.[2]
References edit
- ^ RSSSF.com–Honduras 2002/03–11 December 2009
- ^ RadioHouse.hn–CASOS INSÓLITOS DEL FÚTBOL HONDUREÑO–13 October 2016