1996 Torneo Grandes de Centroamérica

1996 Torneo Grandes de Centroamérica
Tournament details
Dates 17 April – 11 June 1996
Teams 4 (from 2 associations)
Final positions
Champions Costa Rica Alajuelense (1st title)
Runners-up Costa Rica Saprissa
Tournament statistics
Matches played 12
Goals scored 42 (3.5 per match)

The 1996 Torneo Grandes de Centroamérica was the 14th UNCAF Club Tournament and the first one since 1983; the tournament was renamed Torneo Grandes de Centroamérica. Costa Rican side L.D. Alajuelense were crowned champions.[1]

Original format

Originally 2 groups of 4 teams were organized, however, Hondurans C.D. Motagua and C.D. Olimpia withdrew and they were scrapped from the groups. The day before the start, C.D. Atlético Marte also withdrew leaving the groups uneven; the draw was revised and all teams played each other in a home and away format.

Group A:

Group B:

Standings

Pos
 Team
 Pld
 W
 D
 L
 GF
 GA
 GD
 Pts
Qualification or relegation
1 Alajuelense 6 3 2 1 12 8 +4 0121 1996 Torneo Grandes de Centroamérica champions
2 Saprissa 6 3 0 3 14 11 +3 9
3 Comunicaciones 6 2 2 2 11 13 −2 092
4 Municipal 6 1 2 3 5 10 −5 063

Results

References

  1. ↑ RSSSF.com – Torneo Grandes de Centroamerica 1996 – 11 June 1996
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