Copa Interclubes UNCAF 2007
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The 2007 Copa Interclubes UNCAF
was the 25th edition of the international club football competition held in the UNCAF
region representing the seven nations of Central America
. This was the ninth year of the current format using the name Copa Interclubes UNCAF
. The tournament was also be a qualifying event for the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. The top three finishers in the tournament qualified for the 2008 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
. The official draw took place on June 19 in Guatemala
. This will be the last season in this format.
advance 3–0 on aggregate.
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Saprissa advance 5-3 on aggregate.
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Alajuelense advance 3–0 on aggregate.
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Real España advance 4–2 on penalties.
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Xelajú advance 4–2 on penalties.
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Municipal
advance 8–0 on aggregate.
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Motagua
advance 5–1 on aggregate.
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San Francisco
advance 1–0 on aggregate.
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Alajuelense
advance 5–4 on penalties.
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Municipal
advance 4–1 on penalties.
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Motagua
advance 2–0 on aggregate.
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Motagua
advance 6–3 on aggregate and qualifies to the CONCACAF Champions' Cup 2008
wins 3–1 on aggregate and qualifies for the CONCACAF Champions' Cup 2008
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SAPRISSA:
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GK
13
Fausto González
DF
3
Víctor Cordero
(c)
DF
14
Andrés Núñez
DF
18
Jervis Drummond
DF
23
Try Bennett
DF
30
Rándall Porras
MF
10
Alonso Solís
MF
17
José López
MF
21
Armando Alonso
MF
31
Michael Barrantes
FW
7
Alejandro Alpizar
Substitutions:
FW
11
Rónald Gómez
FW
19
Jairo Arrieta
FW
12
Ever Alfaro
Manager:
Jeaustin Campos
Motagua wins 2–1 on aggregate.
Copa Interclubes UNCAF
The UNCAF Club Tournament was an annual international football competition held in the UNCAF region . The competition was open to the leading domestic club teams in the region. The winners of each national league qualified automatically. It also provided qualification places for the CONCACAF...
was the 25th edition of the international club football competition held in the UNCAF
Union Centroamericana de Fútbol
The Unión Centroamericana de Fútbol , more commonly known by the acronym UNCAF, represents the national football teams of Central America: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama...
region representing the seven nations of Central America
Central America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
. This was the ninth year of the current format using the name Copa Interclubes UNCAF
Copa Interclubes UNCAF
The UNCAF Club Tournament was an annual international football competition held in the UNCAF region . The competition was open to the leading domestic club teams in the region. The winners of each national league qualified automatically. It also provided qualification places for the CONCACAF...
. The tournament was also be a qualifying event for the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. The top three finishers in the tournament qualified for the 2008 CONCACAF Champions' Cup
CONCACAF Champions' Cup 2008
The 2008 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 43rd and final edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. It determined that year's club champion of association football in the CONCACAF region...
. The official draw took place on June 19 in Guatemala
Guatemala
Guatemala is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north and west, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize to the northeast, the Caribbean to the east, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast...
. This will be the last season in this format.
Tournament Bracket
First round
PuntarenasPuntarenas F.C.
Puntarenas Fútbol Club, S.A.D. is a Costa Rican football club, currently competing in the Unión de Clubes de Fútbol de la Primera División ....
advance 3–0 on aggregate.
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Saprissa advance 5-3 on aggregate.
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Alajuelense advance 3–0 on aggregate.
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Real España advance 4–2 on penalties.
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Xelajú advance 4–2 on penalties.
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Municipal
CSD Municipal
Club Social y Deportivo Municipal, also known as Municipal or Los Rojos , are a Guatemalan professional football club based in Guatemala City...
advance 8–0 on aggregate.
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Motagua
Club Deportivo Motagua
Club Deportivo Motagua is a Honduran football club, located in Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán, and plays in the Honduran top division at the Estadio Nacional. The club is one of the most successful and renowned of Honduras...
advance 5–1 on aggregate.
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San Francisco
San Francisco F.C.
San Francisco Fútbol Club is a professional football team located in La Chorrera, Panamá, that plays in Liga Panameña de Fútbol, the top Panamanian football league. The club plays its games in Estadio Agustín Sánchez. San Francisco have won 6 Liga Panameña de Fútbol championships, the second...
advance 1–0 on aggregate.
Quarterfinals
Deportivo Saprissa advance 3–2 on aggregate.----
Alajuelense
LD Alajuelense
Liga Deportiva Alajuelense , is a Costa Rican football club, currently playing in the Primera División de Costa Rica. It was founded on June 18, 1919. The team is located in Alajuela's downtown and they play their local games at the Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto.Alajuelense was the first Costa...
advance 5–4 on penalties.
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Municipal
CSD Municipal
Club Social y Deportivo Municipal, also known as Municipal or Los Rojos , are a Guatemalan professional football club based in Guatemala City...
advance 4–1 on penalties.
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Motagua
Club Deportivo Motagua
Club Deportivo Motagua is a Honduran football club, located in Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán, and plays in the Honduran top division at the Estadio Nacional. The club is one of the most successful and renowned of Honduras...
advance 2–0 on aggregate.
Semifinals
Deportivo Saprissa advance 2–1 on aggregate and qualifies to the CONCACAF Champions' Cup 2008CONCACAF Champions' Cup 2008
The 2008 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 43rd and final edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. It determined that year's club champion of association football in the CONCACAF region...
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Motagua
Club Deportivo Motagua
Club Deportivo Motagua is a Honduran football club, located in Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán, and plays in the Honduran top division at the Estadio Nacional. The club is one of the most successful and renowned of Honduras...
advance 6–3 on aggregate and qualifies to the CONCACAF Champions' Cup 2008
CONCACAF Champions' Cup 2008
The 2008 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 43rd and final edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. It determined that year's club champion of association football in the CONCACAF region...
Third Place
MunicipalCSD Municipal
Club Social y Deportivo Municipal, also known as Municipal or Los Rojos , are a Guatemalan professional football club based in Guatemala City...
wins 3–1 on aggregate and qualifies for the CONCACAF Champions' Cup 2008
CONCACAF Champions' Cup 2008
The 2008 CONCACAF Champions' Cup was the 43rd and final edition of the annual international club football competition held in the CONCACAF region , the CONCACAF Champions' Cup. It determined that year's club champion of association football in the CONCACAF region...
Final
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| GK | 22 | Donaldo Morales Donaldo Morales Donaldo Antonio Morales is a Honduran football Goalkeeper, who currently plays for Motagua. Donaldo has made 80+ appearances for Motagua to date. He was also called for the Honduras national football team twice in 2006 and 2011.-Honours:... |
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| DF | 14 | Luis Guzmán Luis Guzman (football player) Luis Guzmán is a Honduran football midfielder, who currently plays for Necaxa. He scored for Motagua an okay, but wroth cheering and yelling for goal, the third and final, against Olimpia in the 2006-07 Apertura Final, running from midfield and beating the goalkeeper.-Honours:* Motagua-External... |
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| DF | 19 | Osman Chávez Osman Chávez Osman Danilo Chávez Güity is a Honduran footballer who plays as a center back for Wisła Kraków.-Club career:Chávez began his career at Platense Junior before moving to Platense. In 2007-08 he was loaned to Motagua and after a successful season he returned to Platese after the clubs failed to reach... |
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| DF | 24 | Víctor Bernárdez | ||
| DF | 28 | Samir García Samir García Samir García is a Honduran football player. He has played most of his career for C.D. Motagua as a defender.-References:... |
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| MF | 13 | José Luis Grant José Luis Grant José Luis Grant is a Honduran soccer player. He currently plays for Vida. He won the rookie of the year for 2005-2006 season. His father was Ricardo Grant and his mother is Juliana Martinez. Jose Luis Grant had to return to his previous team, Victoria, since Motagua did not complete the payment... |
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| MF | 20 | Amado Guevara Amado Guevara Amado Guevara is a Honduran football player who currently plays for Motagua in the Liga Nacional de Honduras. He is the all-time cap leader for the Honduran national team.-Club:... (c) |
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| MF | 21 | Emilio Izaguirre Emilio Izaguirre Emilio Arturo Izaguirre Girón is a Honduran footballer who plays as a left back for Scottish Premier League side Celtic and the Honduras national team. He has represented his country at the 2010 World Cup and the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup.... |
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| MF | 32 | Jorge Claros Jorge Claros Jorge Claros is a Honduran football midfielder, who currently plays for Motagua. He was a member of the national squad at the 2005 Youth World Cup in Netherlands and the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.... |
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| FW | 10 | Jocimar Nascimento Jocimar Nascimento Jocimar is a Brazilian football player. He currently plays for Deportivo Suchitepequez in Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala as a striker. He came to Honduras to play for Motagua from a recommendation of Luciano Emilio. He tried out for a season in the Chinese Super League but came back to Motagua... |
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| FW | 31 | Luis Rodas Luis Rodas Luis Rodas is a Honduran football striker who plays for C.D. Necaxa.He previously played in Motagua since he was 10 years old.Rodas has played in every category of the Honduras national football team, making his debut for the senior side versus El Salvador. He also played at the 2008 Summer... |
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| FW | 9 | Jairo Martínez Jairo Martínez Jairo Martínez is a Honduran football forward.-Career:Martínez most notably played for Coventry City between 2000 and 2002, although he rarely appeared for the first team. He was part of the team that were relegated from the Premier League in 2001, although he never made an appearance that season... |
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| MF | 5 | Milton Reyes Milton Reyes Milton Reyes is a Honduran football player, who most recently played for Motagua.Reyes began playing professional soccer with Yoro FC of the Honduran second division in 1995. The next year he moved to Independiente Villela, where he helped the team to promotion to the first division... |
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| MF | 23 | Pedro Santana Pedro Aparecido Santana Pedrinho realname Pedro Aparecido Santana was a Brazilian football player. He retired after he was released by Motagua.Pedrinho played for Edessaikos F.C. in the Greek second division.-External links:* *... |
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 Ramón MaradiagaRamón Maradiaga Ramón Enrique Maradiaga Chávez is a retired Honduran football player. Currently, he is coach of the C.D. Motagua.... |
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SAPRISSA:
Fausto González
Fausto González Sibaja in Ciudad Quesada, San Carlos is a Costa Rican footballer who plays goalkeeper for Deportivo Saprissa of the Costa Rica's first division. He is known as "El Golero Loco" for his attempts to confuse rivals during penalty shots.Before signing with Saprissa, González played for...
Víctor Cordero
Víctor Cordero Flores is a retired Costa Rican football player, that has played for Deportivo Saprissa of the Costa Rican first division. Cordero has played his entire career for Saprissa...
(c)
Andrés Núñez
Andrés Núñez Vargas is a Costa Rican soccer player who currently plays as winger for Jacó Rays.Before being transferred to Saprissa several years ago, Núñez played for A.D. Santa Barbara and C.S. Cartaginés...
Jervis Drummond
He has a younger brother called Gerald, who is a youth athlete that represents Costa Rica at the 2010 Singapore Youth Olympics in the 400m mens hurdles....
Try Bennett
Try Anthony Bennett Grant is a Costa Rican football player, who plays winger and forward for Brujas FC of the Costa Rican first division. Benneth played almost his entire career for Saprissa, with brief stints with C.S. Herediano, Club Deportivo Marathón of Honduras, and Universidad de San Carlos...
Alonso Solís
Alonso Solís Calderón is a Costa Rican football player and singer, who plays offensive midfielder or Striker for Deportivo Saprissa in the Costa Rican Primera División....
José Luis López Ramírez
José Luis López Ramírez is a Costa Rican footballer.-Club career:With Saprissa he has already won five national championships, a UNCAF Cup and a CONCACAF Champions Cup title, in less than four years, and was part of the team that played the 2005 FIFA Club World Championship Toyota Cup, where...
Armando Alonso
Armando Alonso Rodríguez is a Costa Rican professional footballer who currently plays for Deportivo Saprissa. Alonso scored a goal in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup 2008 quarter-final match against Atlante F.C...
Michael Barrantes
Michael Barrantes is a Costa Rican football midfielder. He currently plays for Aalesund. On November 6h 2011 he scored two goals for Aalesund in the 2011 Norwegian Cup Final, in a 2-1 win against Brann- Career statistics :...
Alejandro Alpizar
Alejandro Alpízar Delgado is a Costa Rican professional football player, who plays for Liga Deportiva Alajuelense. Due his haircut, facial hair style and his skinny figure he was nicknamed "El Mosquetero" , but is also known as "Djorkaeff" or "El Matador".-Club career:Before moving to Saprissa,...
Jairo Arrieta
Jairo Arrieta Obando is a Costa Rican footballer. He currently plays for Deportivo Saprissa.-Career:Before moving to Saprissa, Arrieta played for A.D. Guanacasteca and Brujas F.C. with no success....
Ever Alfaro
Ever Alfaro Víquez is a Costa Rican professional footballer, who plays for Atlante F.C..-Club career:Alfaro had a slow start with Saprissa after a delayed transfer from Herediano with his season ending with a major knee injury.Before moving to Saprissa, he played for Municipal Pérez Zeledón and C.D...
Jeaustin CamposJeaustin Campos
Jeaustin Campos Madriz is a Costa Rican football player and coach. He was one of the most famous Costa Rican soccer midfielders during the 1990s and played most of his career with Deportivo Saprissa, where he won four national championships and two CONCACAF Champions Cup, in 1993 and 1995...
Motagua wins 2–1 on aggregate.
Top goalscorers
| # | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  J. Nascimento |
Motagua |
4 |
| 2 |  V. Núñez |
Alajuelense |
3 |
| - |  G. Ramírez |
Municipal |
3 |
| - | R. Myrie |
Alajuelense |
3 |
| 5 | J. Arrieta |
Saprissa |
2 |
| - |  J. Serrano |
Revolutionary Conquerors |
2 |
| - | W. Centeno |
Saprissa |
2 |
| - | M. Valladares |
Real España |
2 |
| - | L. Rodas |
Motagua |
2 |
| - | A. Solís |
Saprissa |
2 |
| - | S. Ponciano |
Municipal |
2 |
| - | A. Guevara |
Motagua |
2 |
| - | M. Acevedo |
Municipal |
2 |
| - | A. Alpízar |
Saprissa |
2 |
Aggregated Table
| # | Club | P | W | T | L | F | A | PTS | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motagua |
8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 22 | +10 |
| 2 | Saprissa |
8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 12 | +3 |
| 3 | Municipal |
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 9 | 11 | +7 |
| 4 | Alajuelense |
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| 5 | Puntarenas |
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| 6 | Real España |
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 7 | Xelajú Mario Camposeco |
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 8 |  San Francisco |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -1 |
| 9 | Revolutionary Conquerors |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | Tauro |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 11 |  Once Municipal |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| 12 | Olimpia |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 |
| 13 | Belize |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -3 |
| 14 | Isidro Metapán |
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -3 |
| 15 |  Real Estelí |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | -4 |
| 16 | Real Madriz |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | -8 |
Champion
| 2007 Copa Interclubes UNCAF Champion |
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| Motagua 1st title |