Copa Chile
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The Copa Chile is an annual cup competition for Chilean football teams. Due to time constraints and club pressure, the trophy was cancelled in 2000, but returned in 2008. Its precursor was the Campeonato de Apertura
(Opening Championship), played from 1933 to 1950.
The cup is now open to every member club of the Chilean football league system
, from professional teams; (Primera División and Primera B
), down to teams from the ANFA
; Tercera A
and Tercera B
, as well as Regional Amateur champions teams from around the country. And since the season 2009
, the winners obtains a direct Copa Sudamericana
spot for the next season.
In the history of the tournament, the Primera División teams have dominated the competition; but, because this is contested in a knockout tournament format, the opportunity for lower level teams upsetting a top level squad is a real possibility. That was the case in the seasons 1960, 1962
, 2009
& 2010
, when the winners were clubs from the second level
: Deportes La Serena, Luis Cruz de Curicó
, Unión San Felipe
and Municipal Iquique
. A major upset almost occurred in the 2008 competition
, when Deportes Ovalle
(from the third level league
) became finalist, losing 1-2 to Universidad de Concepción at the final, in a very close match.
In some seasons the tournament only included first level teams, that was the case the seasons: 1979 to 1984, 1986, 1987, 1989-Invierno, 1990, 1998 and 2000.
Only two clubs have become double champions
(league and cup winners the same season); Colo-Colo
in 1981, 1989, 1990 & 1996, and Universidad de Chile in 2000.
Campeonato de Apertura (Chile)
The Campeonato de Apertura was an annual competition for Chilean football teams at the beginning of the season. It was played from 1933 to 1950, but didn't have regularity through years, not being played in 1935, 1936, 1939, 1946 and 1948. The Campeonato de Apertura was sometimes disputed in a...
(Opening Championship), played from 1933 to 1950.
The cup is now open to every member club of the Chilean football league system
Chilean football league system
The Chilean football league system, called the Campeonatos Nacionales de Fútbol en Chile or Liga Chilena de Fútbol in Spanish, is a series of interconnected leagues for football clubs in Chile....
, from professional teams; (Primera División and Primera B
Primera B (Chile)
Primera División B del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the second level of Chilean football in the Chilean football league system, and is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional....
), down to teams from the ANFA
Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Amateur de Chile
The Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Amateur , well known by its abbreviations ANFA, is the governing body of Chilean football on amateur level, along with Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , who is responsible for the professional counterpart. Its functions are to organize and promote the...
; Tercera A
Tercera División de Chile
Tercera División A de Chile , is the third tier of Chilean football . It is organized by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile and the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Amateur de Chile...
and Tercera B
Tercera División B de Chile
Tercera División B de Chile , is the fourth category of Chilean football in the Liga Chilena de Fútbol, and is organized by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile and the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Amateur de Chile...
, as well as Regional Amateur champions teams from around the country. And since the season 2009
2009 Copa Chile
The 2009 Copa Chile was the 32nd edition of the competition. The competition started on May 10, 2009 with the Preliminary Round and concluded on November 15, 2009 with the Final...
, the winners obtains a direct Copa Sudamericana
Copa Sudamericana
The Copa Bridgestone Sudamericana de Clubes , known simply as the Copa Sudamericana , is an annual international club football competition organized by the CONMEBOL since 2002. It is the second most prestigious club competition in South American football. CONCACAF clubs were invited between 2004...
spot for the next season.
In the history of the tournament, the Primera División teams have dominated the competition; but, because this is contested in a knockout tournament format, the opportunity for lower level teams upsetting a top level squad is a real possibility. That was the case in the seasons 1960, 1962
Copa Preparación 1962
The Copa Preparación 1962 was the 5th edition of the Chilean Cup tournament. The competition started on April 15, 1962 and concluded on May 20, 1962. Luis Cruz Martínez won the competition for the first time, beating Universidad Católica 2–1 in the final....
, 2009
2009 Copa Chile
The 2009 Copa Chile was the 32nd edition of the competition. The competition started on May 10, 2009 with the Preliminary Round and concluded on November 15, 2009 with the Final...
& 2010
2010 Copa Chile Bicentenario
The 2010 Copa Chile Bicentenario is the 33rd edition of the competition. The competition started on March 27, 2010 with the Preliminary Rounds and concludes on December 8, 2010 with the Final. The winner qualifies for the 2011 Copa Sudamericana.-Schedule:...
, when the winners were clubs from the second level
Primera B (Chile)
Primera División B del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the second level of Chilean football in the Chilean football league system, and is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional....
: Deportes La Serena, Luis Cruz de Curicó
Luis Cruz Martínez de Curicó
Fútbol Club Luis Cruz Martínez, is a Chilean football club based in the city of Curicó, Maule Region, which honors Luis Cruz Martínez, the local hero of the War of the Pacific, who died into battle.They currently play in the Curicó Amateur Association....
, Unión San Felipe
Unión San Felipe
Unión San Felipe is a Chilean Football club, their hometown is San Felipe in the V Región of Valparaíso. They are playing in top level of the Chilean football league, the Primera División....
and Municipal Iquique
Municipal Iquique
Club Deportes Iquique is a Chilean Football club, their home town is Iquique in the Tarapacá Región, in Chile. They currently play in the top level of the Chilean football league....
. A major upset almost occurred in the 2008 competition
Copa Chile 2008
The Copa Chile 2008 was the 31st season of the competition. It began on July 6, 2008, and ended on February 17, 2009. The winner of Copa Chile 2008 is eligible to play a berth in the Copa Sudamericana 2009...
, when Deportes Ovalle
Deportes Ovalle
Club Deportes Ovalle is an Chilean football club who currently play in the third level of Chilean football, the Tercera División. The club's stadium is the Estadio Municipal de Ovalle.Their main rivals are Deportes La Serena and Coquimbo Unido....
(from the third level league
Tercera División de Chile
Tercera División A de Chile , is the third tier of Chilean football . It is organized by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile and the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Amateur de Chile...
) became finalist, losing 1-2 to Universidad de Concepción at the final, in a very close match.
In some seasons the tournament only included first level teams, that was the case the seasons: 1979 to 1984, 1986, 1987, 1989-Invierno, 1990, 1998 and 2000.
Only two clubs have become double champions
The Double
The Double is a term in association football which refers to winning a country's top tier division and its primary cup competition in the same season...
(league and cup winners the same season); Colo-Colo
Colo-Colo
Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo...
in 1981, 1989, 1990 & 1996, and Universidad de Chile in 2000.
Finals
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score | Trophy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.Universidad Católica is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile and considered one of the three "big teams"... |
2:2 | Copa Chile |
| 1959 | Santiago Wanderers | Deportes La Serena | 5:1 | Copa Chile |
| 1960 | Deportes La Serena | Santiago Wanderers | 4:1 | Copa Preparación |
| 1961 | Santiago Wanderers | Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.Universidad Católica is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile and considered one of the three "big teams"... |
2:0, 1:2 | Copa Chile Green Cross |
| 1962 Copa Preparación 1962 The Copa Preparación 1962 was the 5th edition of the Chilean Cup tournament. The competition started on April 15, 1962 and concluded on May 20, 1962. Luis Cruz Martínez won the competition for the first time, beating Universidad Católica 2–1 in the final.... |
Luis Cruz Martínez Luis Cruz Martínez de Curicó Fútbol Club Luis Cruz Martínez, is a Chilean football club based in the city of Curicó, Maule Region, which honors Luis Cruz Martínez, the local hero of the War of the Pacific, who died into battle.They currently play in the Curicó Amateur Association.... |
Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.Universidad Católica is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile and considered one of the three "big teams"... |
2:1 | Copa Preparación |
| 1974 | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
Santiago Wanderers | 3:0 | Copa Chile |
| 1975 | Palestino | Lota Schwager Lota Schwager Lota Schwager are a Chilean Football club, their home town is Coronel in Chile. They currently play in 2nd division of Chilean football Primera B.-History:... |
4:0 | Copa Chile |
| 1977 | Palestino | Unión Española Unión Española Club Unión Española S.A.D.P is a professional Chilean football based in Independencia, Santiago de Chile. Founded by a Spanish immigrants on 18 May 1897, Unión Española have participated in the top-tier of Chilean football for all of their existence but two seasons in the late '90s .Unión Española... |
3:3, 1:0 | Copa Chile |
| 1979 | Universidad de Chile | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
2:1 | Copa Polla Gol |
| 1980 | Deportes Iquique | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
2:1 | Copa Polla Gol |
| 1981 | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
Audax Italiano | 5:1 | Copa Polla Gol |
| 1982 | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.Universidad Católica is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile and considered one of the three "big teams"... |
Copa Polla Gol | |
| 1983 | Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.Universidad Católica is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile and considered one of the three "big teams"... |
O'Higgins | Copa Polla Gol | |
| 1983 Copa República 1983 The Copa República 1983 was the 14th edition of the Chilean Cup tournament. The competition started on January 11, 1984 and concluded on March 7, 1984. Universidad Católica won the competition for their second time, beating Naval 1–0 in the final... |
Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.Universidad Católica is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile and considered one of the three "big teams"... |
Naval Naval de Talcahuano Naval de Talcahuano, were a Chilean football club based in the city of Talcahuano, VIII Region de Biobío. The club founded in 1944 as Asociación Naval de Foot-Ball, was property of the Armada de Chile and played only at amateur level for 24 years, until 1968 when it began to play at professional... |
1:0 | Copa República |
| 1984 | Everton | Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.Universidad Católica is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile and considered one of the three "big teams"... |
3:0 | Copa Polla Gol |
| 1985 | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
Palestino | 1:0 | Copa Polla Gol |
| 1986 | Cobreloa Cobreloa Club de Deportes Cobreloa is a Chilean football club from the Atacama Desert mining city of Calama which has established itself as one of the country's most competitive clubs. The club was founded on January 7, 1977 and play in the Chilean top flight, the Primera División, where they have played... |
Fernández Vial | 0:1, 2:0, 3:0 | Copa Polla Gol |
| 1987 | Cobresal | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
2:0 | Copa Apertura |
| 1988 | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
Unión Española Unión Española Club Unión Española S.A.D.P is a professional Chilean football based in Independencia, Santiago de Chile. Founded by a Spanish immigrants on 18 May 1897, Unión Española have participated in the top-tier of Chilean football for all of their existence but two seasons in the late '90s .Unión Española... |
1:0 | Copa Digeder |
| 1989 | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.Universidad Católica is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile and considered one of the three "big teams"... |
2:2, 1:0 | Copa Coca Cola Digeder |
| 1989 Copa Invierno 1989 The Copa Invierno 1989 was the 21st edition of the Chilean Cup tournament. The competition started on July 15, 1989 and concluded on August 15, 1989. U. Española won the competition for their first time, beating Huachipato 2–0 in the final... |
Unión Española Unión Española Club Unión Española S.A.D.P is a professional Chilean football based in Independencia, Santiago de Chile. Founded by a Spanish immigrants on 18 May 1897, Unión Española have participated in the top-tier of Chilean football for all of their existence but two seasons in the late '90s .Unión Española... |
Huachipato | 2:0 | Copa Invierno |
| 1990 | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.Universidad Católica is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile and considered one of the three "big teams"... |
3:2 | Copa Apertura |
| 1991 | Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.Universidad Católica is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile and considered one of the three "big teams"... |
Cobreloa Cobreloa Club de Deportes Cobreloa is a Chilean football club from the Atacama Desert mining city of Calama which has established itself as one of the country's most competitive clubs. The club was founded on January 7, 1977 and play in the Chilean top flight, the Primera División, where they have played... |
1:0 | Copa Chile Digeder |
| 1992 Copa Chile 1992 The Copa Chile 1992 was the 24th edition of the Chilean Cup tournament. The competition started on February 29, 1992 and concluded on June 18, 1992. U... |
Unión Española Unión Española Club Unión Española S.A.D.P is a professional Chilean football based in Independencia, Santiago de Chile. Founded by a Spanish immigrants on 18 May 1897, Unión Española have participated in the top-tier of Chilean football for all of their existence but two seasons in the late '90s .Unión Española... |
Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
3:1 | Copa Chile |
| 1993 Copa Chile 1993 The Copa Chile 1993 was the 25th edition of the Chilean Cup tournament. The competition started on February 20, 1993 and concluded on May 23, 1993. U... |
Unión Española Unión Española Club Unión Española S.A.D.P is a professional Chilean football based in Independencia, Santiago de Chile. Founded by a Spanish immigrants on 18 May 1897, Unión Española have participated in the top-tier of Chilean football for all of their existence but two seasons in the late '90s .Unión Española... |
Cobreloa Cobreloa Club de Deportes Cobreloa is a Chilean football club from the Atacama Desert mining city of Calama which has established itself as one of the country's most competitive clubs. The club was founded on January 7, 1977 and play in the Chilean top flight, the Primera División, where they have played... |
3:1 | Copa Chile |
| 1994 Copa Chile 1994 The Copa Chile 1994 was the 26th edition of the Chilean Cup tournament. The competition started on March 5, 1994 and concluded on August 24, 1994... |
Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
O'Higgins | 1-1 4-2 ( pen.) |
Copa Chile |
| 1995 Copa Chile 1995 The Copa Chile 1995 was the 27th edition of the Chilean Cup tournament. The competition started on February 11, 1995 and concluded on September 14, 1995... |
Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.Universidad Católica is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile and considered one of the three "big teams"... |
Cobreloa Cobreloa Club de Deportes Cobreloa is a Chilean football club from the Atacama Desert mining city of Calama which has established itself as one of the country's most competitive clubs. The club was founded on January 7, 1977 and play in the Chilean top flight, the Primera División, where they have played... |
4:2 | Copa Chile |
| 1996 | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
Rangers | 1:1, 1:0 | Copa Chile |
| 1998 | Universidad de Chile | Audax Italiano | 1:1, 2:0 | Copa Apertura |
| 2000 | Universidad de Chile | Santiago Morning | 2:1 (a.e.t.) | Copa Apertura |
| 2008 Copa Chile 2008 The Copa Chile 2008 was the 31st season of the competition. It began on July 6, 2008, and ended on February 17, 2009. The winner of Copa Chile 2008 is eligible to play a berth in the Copa Sudamericana 2009... |
Universidad de Concepción | Deportes Ovalle Deportes Ovalle Club Deportes Ovalle is an Chilean football club who currently play in the third level of Chilean football, the Tercera División. The club's stadium is the Estadio Municipal de Ovalle.Their main rivals are Deportes La Serena and Coquimbo Unido.... |
2:1 | Copa Chile |
| 2009 | Unión San Felipe Unión San Felipe Unión San Felipe is a Chilean Football club, their hometown is San Felipe in the V Región of Valparaíso. They are playing in top level of the Chilean football league, the Primera División.... |
Municipal Iquique Municipal Iquique Club Deportes Iquique is a Chilean Football club, their home town is Iquique in the Tarapacá Región, in Chile. They currently play in the top level of the Chilean football league.... |
3:0 | Copa Chile |
| 2010 2010 Copa Chile Bicentenario The 2010 Copa Chile Bicentenario is the 33rd edition of the competition. The competition started on March 27, 2010 with the Preliminary Rounds and concludes on December 8, 2010 with the Final. The winner qualifies for the 2011 Copa Sudamericana.-Schedule:... |
Municipal Iquique Municipal Iquique Club Deportes Iquique is a Chilean Football club, their home town is Iquique in the Tarapacá Región, in Chile. They currently play in the top level of the Chilean football league.... |
Deportes Concepción | 1:1 4-3 ( pen.) |
Copa Chile Bicentenario |
| 2011 2011 Copa Chile The 2011 Copa Chile is the 34th edition of the Copa Chile, the country's national cup tournament.The competition started on May 11, 2011 with the Preliminary Rounds and concludes on November 16, 2011 with the Second leg of the Final... |
Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica Club Deportivo Universidad Católica is a professional football club based in Santiago, Chile, which plays in the Primera División.Universidad Católica is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Chile and considered one of the three "big teams"... |
Magallanes | 0:1, 1:0 4-2 ( pen.) |
Copa Chile |