UNCAF_Nations_Cup_1997
1997 UNCAF Nations Cup
International football competition
This page details the 1997 UNCAF Nations Cup, played in Guatemala.
Quick Facts Tournament details, Host country ...
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Guatemala |
| Dates | 28 March – 27 April 1997 |
| Teams | 7 (from 1 sub-confederation) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Costa Rica (2nd title) |
| Runners-up |  Guatemala |
| Third place |  El Salvador |
| Fourth place |  Honduras |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 14 |
| Goals scored | 37 (2.64 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Wilmer Velásquez (6 goals) |
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- For a complete list of all participating squads see UNCAF Nations Cup 1997 squads
Group A
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guatemala |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 4 | Qualified to Final Round |
| 2 | Costa Rica |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 4 | |
| 3 |  Nicaragua |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 11 | −9 | 0 |
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More information Costa Rica, 5–1 ...
| Costa Rica | 5–1 | Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
Arnáez  13'Ramírez 18', 42', 48'Oviedo 39' |
Taylor 55' |
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More information Guatemala, 6–1 ...
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Group B
More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honduras |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | +8 | 6 | Qualified to Final Round |
| 2 | El Salvador |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 3 | |
| 3 |  Panama |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | −7 | 0 |
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More information Honduras, 5–0 ...
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More information Pos, Team ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costa Rica |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 7 | Champion |
| 2 | Guatemala |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 7 | Runners-up |
| 3 | El Salvador |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 1 | Third Place |
| 4 | Honduras |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | −5 | 1 |
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| 1997 UNCAF Nations Cup winner |
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 Costa Rica Second title |
- Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras qualified automatically for 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup.