1979 Copa Polla Gol
Chilean cup football tournament
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The 1979 Copa Polla Gol was the ninth edition of the Chilean Cup tournament. The competition started on February 17, 1979, and concluded on April 14, 1979. Only first level teams took part in the tournament. Universidad de Chile won the competition for their first time, beating Colo-Colo 2–1 in the final. The points system in the first round awarded 2 points for a win, increased to 3 points if the team scored 4 or more goals.
CountryChile
ChampionsClub Universidad de Chile
Runners-upColo-Colo
Top goal scorerLuis Ramos (Universidad de Chile) 12 goals
| Tournament details | |
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| Country | Chile |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Club Universidad de Chile |
| Runners-up | Colo-Colo |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Top goal scorer | Luis Ramos (Universidad de Chile) 12 goals |
Calendar
| Round | Date |
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| Group Round | 17 February 1979 25 March 1979 |
| Quarterfinals | 28 March 1979 4 April 1979 |
| Semi-finals | 8 April 1979 |
| Final | 14 April 1979 |
Group Round
| Key to colours in group tables |
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| Teams that progressed to the quarterfinals |
Group 1
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Group 2
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Group 3
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Group 4
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Quarterfinals
The team with the most points after the two legs advanced to the next round. If both teams were equal on points, an extra time took place (goal difference and away goals did not count).
| Teams | Scores | Tie-breakers | |||||
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| Team #1 | Points | Team #2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg | ET | ||
| Palestino | 0:4 | Cobreloa | 1–3 | 0–2 | — | ||
| Deportes Concepción | 2:2 | Colo-Colo | 1–2 | 2–0 | 0–1 | ||
| Naval | 1:3 | Universidad de Chile | 0–0 | 1–4 | — | ||
| Universidad Católica | 1:3 | Unión Española | 1–1 | 0–2 | — | ||
Semifinals
| Universidad de Chile | 2 – 1 | Unión Española |
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Ramos  8'Soto 75' (pen.) |
69' (pen.) Simaldone |
Final
| Universidad de Chile | 2 – 1 | Colo-Colo |
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| Ramos 18' Hoffens 51' |
3' A. Herrera |
Top goalscorer
- Luis Ramos (Universidad de Chile) 12 goals
See also
References
- RSSSF
- Revista Estadio, (Santiago, Chile) February–April 1979 (scores & information)