1995 Copa Interamericana

1995 Copa Interamericana
Estadio Ricardo Saprissa, venue
EventCopa Interamericana
Saprissa Atlético Nacional
Costa Rica Colombia
2 3
Date3 April 1997
VenueRicardo Saprissa, San José
RefereeGilberto Alcalá (Mexico)
Attendance15,000
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The 1995 Copa Interamericana was the 17th. edition of the Copa Interamericana. The final took place between Costa Rican club Deportivo Saprissa (winner of 1995 CONCACAF Champions' Cup) and Colombian side Atlético Nacional (1995 Copa Libertadores runner-up so current champion Grêmio declined to participate.[1]

Unlike previous editions, the final was staged over just one match, being held on April 3, 1997, in San José, Costa Rica. Atlético Nacional beat Saprissa 3–2, winning their second Copa Interamericana trophy.[2] Furthermore, they are the only team from Colombia to have win the competition.[3]

Qualified teams

Team Qualification Previous app.
Colombia Atlético Nacional 1995 Copa Libertadores finalist 1989
Costa Rica Saprissa 1995 CONCACAF Champions' Cup champion 1993

Bold indicates winning years

Match details

1995 Copa Interamericana
Saprissa Costa Rica2–3Colombia Atlético Nacional
Mahía 38'
Wanchope 89'		 Comas 27'
G. Gómez 35'
Gaviria 70'
Attendance: 15,000
Referee: Gilberto Alcalá (Mexico)
Saprissa
Atl. Nacional

References

  1. ^ Las finales internacionales jugadas por Atlético Nacional on ElCincoCero, 11 Dec 2014
  2. ^ ATLÉTICO NACIONAL GANÓ LA COPA INTERAMERICANA DE FÚTBOL on El Tiempo, 4 Apr 1997
  3. ^ Copa Interamericana 1995 by Osvaldo Gorgazzi on the RSSSF