1998 Copa Interamericana

The 1998 Copa Interamericana was the 18th and final staging of the Copa Interamericana. The final took place between D.C. United and Vasco da Gama and was staged over two legs on 14 November 1998 and 5 December 1998. The first leg in Washington, D.C. was won 1–0 by Vasco da Gama;[1] and the second leg in Florida was won 2–0 by D.C. United.[2]

1998 Copa Interamericana
EventCopa Interamericana
D.C. United Vasco da Gama
2 1
First leg
D.C. United Vasco da Gama
0 1
DateNovember 14, 1998
VenueRFK Stadium, Washington, D.C.
RefereeCarlos Batres (Guatemala)
Attendance25,000
Second leg
Vasco da Gama D.C. United
0 2
DateDecember 5, 1998
VenueLockhart Stadium, Fort Lauderdale
RefereeCarlos Batres (Guatemala)
Attendance7,283

D.C. United won their first Copa Interamericana, winning the series 2–1 on aggregate. They are the only team from the United States to win the competition.[3] D.C. United head coach Bruce Arena left the team after the match to manage the United States men's national soccer team.[4]

Qualified teams
Team Qualification Previous participation (bold indicates winners)
Vasco da Gama 1998 Copa Libertadores champion None
D.C. United 1998 CONCACAF Champions' Cup champion None

Match details

First Leg
D.C. United 0 – 1 Vasco da Gama
Felipe  69'
Attendance: 25,000
D.C. United
Vasco da Gama


D.C. UNITED:
GK Tom Presthus
DF Tony Sanneh 81'
DF Eddie Pope 17'
DF Carlos Llamosa
DF Jeff Agoos
MF Ben Olsen
MF John Harkes
MF Richie Williams
MF Marco Etcheverry
FW Jaime Moreno
FW Roy Lassiter
Substitutes:
FW A. J. Wood 81'
Manager:
Bruce Arena
VASCO DA GAMA:
GK Carlos Germano
DF Filipe Alvim
DF Odvan
DF Henrique
DF Felipe
MF Luisinho 80'
MF Nasa
MF Gian 66'
FW Donizete
FW Guilherme
FW Luizão 46'
Substitutes:
DF Válber 46'
MF Zada 66'
MF Nélson 80'
Manager:
Antônio Lopes

Second Leg
Vasco da Gama 0 – 2 D.C. United
Sanneh  34'
Pope  77'
Attendance: 7,283
Vasco da Gama
D.C. United
VASCO DA GAMA:
GK Carlos Germano
DF Vágner
DF Odvan
DF Mauro Galvão
DF Flavinho 80'
MF Luisinho
MF Nasa 70'
MF Juninho Pernambucano 46'
MF Felipe
FW Donizete
FW Luizão 7' 46'
Substitutes:
FW Guilherme 46'
DF Vítor 46'
FW Mauricinho 80'
Manager:
Antônio Lopes
D.C. UNITED:
GK Scott Garlick
DF Tony Sanneh
DF Eddie Pope
DF Carlos Llamosa
DF Jeff Agoos
MF Ben Olsen 59'
MF John Harkes
MF Richie Williams 63'
MF Marco Etcheverry
FW Jaime Moreno 15'
FW Roy Lassiter 88'
Substitutes:
MF Geoff Aunger 88'
Manager:
Bruce Arena

Champion
Copa Interamericana
1998 Winners
D.C. United
First Title

References
  1. Goff, Steven (November 15, 1998). "Brazil's Vasco da Gama is one up on United". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  2. Rusnak, Jeff (December 6, 1998). "D.C. stops Brazilians". Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. p. 17C. Retrieved March 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/intam98.html
  4. Rusnak, Jeff (December 5, 1998). "InterAmerican Cup finale about pride". Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. p. 9C. Retrieved March 8, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
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