2003–04 Honduran Liga Nacional
Encyclopedia
The 2003–04 Honduran Liga Nacional was the 36th edition of the Honduran Liga Nacional
, the season was divided into two tournaments, Apertura and Clausura
, being conquered by Real C.D. España
and C.D. Olimpia respectively.
qualified to the Final after they eliminated C.D. Marathón and C.D.S. Vida in the semifinals; once there, Real España obtained its 8th title under the management of Juan de Dios Castillo
.
|}
----
----
----
withdrew before the start of the regular season and were mathematically relegated to the Liga de Ascenso.
|}
----
----
----
withdrew from the Clausura tournament due to a financial crisis and were automatically relegated.
As of 8 May 2004
|}
made only 8 goals during the Clausura tournament, a record in Liga Nacional.
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...
, the season was divided into two tournaments, 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...
, being conquered by Real C.D. España
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:...
and C.D. Olimpia respectively.
2003–04 teams
|
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:... (Santa Bárbara Santa Bárbara, Honduras Santa Bárbara is the capital city of the Santa Bárbara department of Honduras.... ) 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... ) |
Apertura
The Apertura tournament was played from August to December 2003; C.D. Olimpia and Real C.D. EspañaReal 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:...
qualified to the Final after they eliminated C.D. Marathón and C.D.S. Vida in the semifinals; once there, Real España obtained its 8th title under the management of Juan de Dios Castillo
Juan de Dios Castillo
Juan de Dios Castillo Gonzalez is a football coach, who most recently coached CD Motagua of Honduras. He has been head coach of the youth Mexican National Team in the FIFA World Youth Championship cup in Australia in 1993 finishing in 5th place...
.
Results
- As of 1 December 2003
Standings
- As of 1 December 2003
|}
Olimpia vs Marathón
----
- Olimpia won 5–3 on aggregate score.
Real España vs Vida
----
- Real España won 4–3 on aggregate score.
Olimpia vs Real España
----
- Real España won 4–2 on aggregate score.
| Liga Nacional 2003–04 Apertura Champion |
|---|
| Real España 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:... 8th title |
Clausura
On the Clausura tournament, C.D. Olimpia won its 17th domestic league by beating C.D. Marathón in the finals; Real PateplumaReal 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:...
withdrew before the start of the regular season and were mathematically relegated to the Liga de Ascenso.
Results
- As of 8 May 2004
Standings
- As of 8 May 2004
|}
Olimpia vs Real España
----
- Olimpia won 5–2 on aggregate score.
Victoria vs Marathón
----
- Marathón won 4–2 on aggregate score.
Olimpia vs Marathón
----
- Olimpia won 2–1 on aggregate score.
| Liga Nacional 2003–04 Clausura Champion |
|---|
| Olimpia 17th title |
Relegation
Relegation was determined by the aggregated table of both Apertura and Clausura tournaments, the teams with less points at the end would be relegated to the Liga de Ascenso; however, Real PateplumaReal 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:...
withdrew from the Clausura tournament due to a financial crisis and were automatically relegated.
As of 8 May 2004
|}
Trivia
UniversidadPumas 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...
made only 8 goals during the Clausura tournament, a record in Liga Nacional.