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1965–66 Honduran Liga Nacional

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Season
  
1965–66

Relegated
  
None

Top goalscorer
  
Henry Grey Fúnez (14)

Champions
  
Platense (1st title)

CONCACAF Champions Cup
  
None

Champion
  
Platense F.C.

Biggest home win
  
Olimpia 10-2 La Salle (29 August 1965)

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1966–67 Honduran Liga Nacional

The 1965–66 Honduran Liga Nacional season was the inaugural season of the Honduran Liga Nacional, Platense won the tournament after winning the 18 rounds, they were mathematically declared champions on 23 January 1966 after defeating 2–0 España in the last round at El Progreso.

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Background

In 1964, a triangular tournament was organized between three clubs from the Liga Dionisio de Herrera between C.D.S. Vida, C.D. Victoria and C.D. Atlántida; having Vida qualified for the 1965–66 league.

Standings

  • As of 23 January 1966
  • Champions: Platense (won regular season)
  • Runner-Up: Olimpia
  • Last: Atlético Español (no relegation)
  • Top scorer

  • Henry Grey Fúnez (La Salle) with 14 goals
  • Curiosities

    On 24 October 1965, the match between C.D. Motagua and C.D. España was interrupted for several minutes due to a deflated ball. Since there were no additional balls, the match had to be briefly suspended while the only ball was being re-inflated in a close by gas station.

    References

    1965–66 Honduran Liga Nacional Wikipedia