1995 Copa Interamericana

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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]

1995 Copa Interamericana
Estadio Ricardo Saprissa, venue
EventCopa Interamericana
Date3 April 1997
VenueRicardo Saprissa, San José
RefereeGilberto Alcalá (Mexico)
Attendance15,000
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1998

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

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

Bold indicates winning years

Match details

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Saprissa  2–3  Atlético Nacional
Mahía   38'
Wanchope   89'
Comas   27'
G. Gómez   35'
Gaviria   70'
Attendance: 15,000
Referee: Gilberto Alcalá (Mexico)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Saprissa
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Atl. Nacional

References

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