1998 Copa Apertura
Football tournament season
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The 1998 Copa Apertura was the 27th edition of the Chilean Cup tournament. The competition started on February 14, 1998, and concluded on April 1, 1998. Only first level teams took part in the tournament. Universidad de Chile won the competition for their second time, beating Audax Italiano on the finals.
| Tournament details | |
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| Country | Chile |
| Teams | 16 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Universidad de Chile |
| Runners-up | Audax Italiano |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Top goal scorer | Alejandro Carrasco (5 goals) |
Calendar
| Round | Date |
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| Group Round | 14 February 1998 8 March 1998 |
| Semi-finals | 14–21 March 1998 |
| Finals | 28 March 1998 1 April 1998 |
Group Round
| Key to colours in group tables |
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| Teams that progressed to the Semifinals |
Group 1
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Group 2
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Group 3
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Group 4
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Semifinals
| Deportes La Serena | 0 – 3 | Universidad de Chile |
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 26', 33' Maestri 48' Barrera |
| Audax Italiano | 2 – 0 | Deportes Temuco |
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| Guirland 1', 83' (pen.) |
| Universidad de Chile | 2 – 2 | Deportes La Serena |
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| Mafla 34' Maestri 40' |
18' Ceballos 19' Flores |
Finals
First leg
| Universidad de Chile | 1–1 | Audax Italiano |
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| Valencia 10' |
44' Carrasco |
Second leg
| Copa Chile 1998 Champion |
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 U. de Chile Second Title |
Top goalscorer
- Alejandro Carrasco (Audax Italiano) 5 goals