2002–03 Honduran Liga Nacional
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The 2002–03 season in the Honduran Liga Nacional
was the 37th edition since the intervention of the professional league in Honduran football
. The season was divided into two halves (Apertura and Clausura
) which ram from August 2002 to June 2003.
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1Universidad were deducted one (−1) point.
2Victoria were deducted one (−1) point.
3Real Maya were added four (+4) points.
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's franchise and stayed in first division.
As of 10 May 2003
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Liga Nacional de Futbol de Honduras
Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Honduras is the first and highest division of football in Honduras. The league season is divided into Opening and Closing . One team is relegated to the Liga de Ascenso and one team is promoted from Liga de Ascenso...
was the 37th edition since the intervention of the professional league in Honduran football
Football in Honduras
-Association:The Federación Nacional Autónoma de Fútbol de Honduras is the governing body of football in Honduras. The FENAFUTH was founded in 1951 and joined FIFA in the same year. Ten years later it joined CONCACAF....
. The season was divided into two halves (Apertura and Clausura
Apertura and Clausura
The Apertura and Clausura tournaments are a relatively recent innovation for many Latin American football leagues in which the traditional European football season from August to May is divided in two sections per season, each with its own champion. Apertura and Clausura are the Spanish words for...
) which ram from August 2002 to June 2003.
2002–03 teams
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Real C.D. España Real Club Deportivo España, Real España, or simply España is a Honduran football club, which currently plays in the Liga Nacional de Honduras in San Pedro Sula, Cortés, Honduras.-History:... (San Pedro Sula San Pedro Sula San Pedro Sula is a city in Honduras. It is located in the northwest corner of the country, in the Valle de Sula , about 60 km south of Puerto Cortés on the Caribbean. With an estimated population of 638,259 people in the main municipality, and 802,598 in its metro area , it is the second... ) Real Maya Real Maya is a Honduran football club. It was founded on 7 April 1985. It currently plays in Liga Mayor de Futbol de Honduras. They played in first division many season with many different names, being Real Maya the most used.-National Level:... (Comayagua Comayagua Comayagua is a city in Honduras, some 80 km northwest of Tegucigalpa on the highway to San Pedro Sula at an elevation of 594 meters above sea level. In 2003 the estimated population was 60,000 people. It is the capital of the Comayagua department of Honduras. The city is noted for its wealth... ) Pumas UNAH Pumas UNAH or simply Universidad was an Honduran football club. They changed their name to Broncos UNAH twice in 1982–83 and 2006–07 and played in Choluteca those two seasons... (Tegucigalpa Tegucigalpa Tegucigalpa , and commonly referred as Tegus , is the capital of Honduras and seat of government of the Republic, along with its twin sister Comayagüela. Founded on September 29, 1578 by the Spanish, it became the country's capital on October 30, 1880 under President Marco Aurelio Soto... ) La Ceiba La Ceiba is a port city on the northern coast of Honduras in Central America. It is located on the southern edge of the Caribbean, forming part of the south eastern boundary of the Gulf of Honduras... ) La Ceiba La Ceiba is a port city on the northern coast of Honduras in Central America. It is located on the southern edge of the Caribbean, forming part of the south eastern boundary of the Gulf of Honduras... ) |
- Real Maya changed its name to Real Patepluma for the Clausura tournament and moved to Santa BárbaraSanta Bárbara, HondurasSanta Bárbara is the capital city of the Santa Bárbara department of Honduras....
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Apertura
The Apertura tournament lasted from August to December 2002, C.D. Olimpia defeated C.D. Platense in the Final to secure its 16th league title.Results
- As of 24 November 2002
Standings
- As of 24 November 2002
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1Universidad were deducted one (−1) point.
2Victoria were deducted one (−1) point.
3Real Maya were added four (+4) points.
Platense vs Real España
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- Platense won 2–1 on aggregate score.
Olimpia vs Marathón
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- Olimpia won 2–1 on aggregate score.
Platense vs Olimpia
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- Olimpia won 3–2 on aggregate.
| Liga Nacional 2002–03 Apertura Champion |
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| Olimpia 16th title |
Clausura
The Clausura tournament was played from February to June 2003. C.D. Marathón took revenge a year and a half later and defeated C.D. Motagua in the finals to claim its 4th league title.Results
- As of 10 May 2003
Standings
- As of 10 May 2003
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Olimpia vs Motagua
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- Motagua won 4–2 on aggregate score.
Marathón vs Real España
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- Marathón 1–1 Real España on aggregate score; Marathón advanced on better Regular season performance.
Marathón vs Motagua
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- Marathón won 4–1 on aggregate score.
| Liga Nacional 2002–03 Clausura Champion |
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| Marathón 4th title |
Relegation
Relegation was determined by the aggregated table of both Apertura and Clausura tournaments. On 10 May 2003, C.D. Victoria were relegated to Liga de Ascenso, however they bought Honduras SalzburgHonduras Salzburg
Honduras Salzburg is a Honduran football club based on El Progreso, Honduras.-National Level:*Liga Nacional de Ascenso de Honduras: 1-League performance:...
's franchise and stayed in first division.
As of 10 May 2003
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- 1 Universidad were deducted a total –1 point.
- 2 Real Patepluma were added a total +4 points.
- 3 Victoria were deducted a total –1 point.