1997–98 Honduran Liga Nacional


In 1997–98 the Honduran Liga Nacional brought a new competition system; the league would be now divided into two tournaments, having C.D. Motagua won their 6th and 7th title in this new format. The tournament lasted from August 1997 to October 1998 and it consisted of 11 teams for the first time since the 1981–82 season. The final match was played in the evening of 25 October, just a few hours before Hurricane Mitch landed in the coasts of Honduras.

1997–98 teams

Regular season

Results

Final round

Hexagonal

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19 goals
11 goals
7 goals
6 goals
5 goals

Regular season

Standings

Results

Final round

Hexagonal

15 goals
13 goals
8 goals
7 goals
5 goals
2 goals
1 goal

Squads

Curiosities

On 12 July 1998, the league scheduled a match between Palestino F.C. and Universidad at Estadio Miraflores. The game which started at 14:00 local time, was played at the same time of the 1998 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Brazil. The match which ended 2–0 to Palestino, was witnessed by 55 loyal fans, an outstanding record.