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1998–99 Honduran Liga Nacional

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Season
  
1998-99

Relegated
  
Real Maya

Copa Interclubes UNCAF
  
Olimpia Real España

Champions
  
Olimpia (14th title)

CONCACAF Champions Cup
  
Olimpia Real España

Top goalscorer
  
Sergio Machado (11)

Although the tournament was played from January to July 1999, this is officially known as the 1998–99 season in the Honduran football league, it was also the last non-Apertura-Clausura format season played. C.D. Olimpia conquered its 14th title in its history.

Contents

Regular season

  • Also serves as 1998 Honduran Cup

    • Standings

  • Top 6 qualify for final round.
  • Olimpia declared 1998 Honduran Cup champions as winner of regular season.
  • Real Maya relegated to second division.
  • Victoria advances as best loser.
  • Olimpia advances as better regular season record.

    • Final

  • Olimpia won 2–1 on aggregate score.

    • Top scorer

  • Sergio Machado (Platense) with 11 goals

    • Controversy

  • Olimpia had field Wilmer Velásquez on the Final round illegally against Platense and Victoria, the "Jaibos" protested the irregularity without success and Olimpia won the championship.

    • References

    1998–99 Honduran Liga Nacional Wikipedia
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