1999 Copa Libertadores

40th season of Copa LibertadoresNovember 2021Copa Libertadores de América 1999 1999 Copa Toyota Libertadores de América1999 Copa Toyota Libertadores da América 21 February – 16 June 21 11 BRA Palmeiras 1 COL Deportivo Cali 90 257 COL Víctor Bonilla (6 goals)BRA Fernando Baiano (6 goals)BRA Gauchinho (6 goals)VEN 1954 Ruberth Morán (6 goals)URU Rubén Sosa (6 goals)COL Martín Zapata (6 goals) 1998 2000 The 1999 Copa Libertadores was the 40th edition of the Copa Libertadores, South America's premier club championship. It was held between February 21 and June 16. Palmeiras became the champions after beating Deportivo Cali on penalties for the first time in their history.https://www.uol.com.br/esporte/futebol/campeonatos/libertadores99.htm UOL Esporte - Copa Libertadores da América 99 2023-04-05 www.uol.com.br from Brazil, after the team defeated Deportivo Cali, from Colombia, in the decisive match held at pt Estádio Palestra Itália no, São Paulo, on June 16, 1999. The match ended 2–1 in regular time and 4–3 in a penalty shootout. The first leg of the final, played on June 2 in the Colombian city of Cali at Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero, saw Deportivo win 1–0.http://cbn.globoradio.globo.com/grandescoberturas/palmeiras,-a-sociedade-de-100-anos/2014/08/20/ENTRE-96-E-99-O-PALMEIRAS-FOI-UMA-MAQUINA-E-FATUROU-TODOS-OS-TITULOS-IMPORTANTES.htm Between 1996 and 1999, Palmeiras was a powerhouse and won all the major titles Globo CBN 2014-08-20 This was the first Libertadores title for Palmeiras, which had previously been runners-up position in 1961 and 1968. The coach who led Palmeiras to this historic victory was Luiz Felipe Scolari, who, three years later, guided the Brazilian national team to its fifth World Cup title in 2002. Palmeiras' goalkeeper Marcos was the tournament’s standout revelation and was also named the best player of the 1999 continental competition by Conmebol.Palmeiras Almanac 1 2004 Abril 485http://www.espbr.com/noticias/marcos-alcanca-marca-historica-entra-para-dez-palmeiras Marcos reaches historic milestone and joins Palmeiras’ ‘top ten’ ESPBR 2010-05-29http://esporte.uol.com.br/futebol/ultimas-noticias/2010/03/05/cansado-marcos-desabafa-e-confirma-interesse-em-se-aposentar-no-fim-do-ano.jhtm Tired, Marcos vents and confirms intention to retire by year’s end UOL Esporte 2010-05-29 History thumb|left|150px|Luiz Felipe Scolari The core Palmeiras team, besides goalkeeper Marcos, who replaced injured keeper Velloso during the group stage, consisted of fullbacks Arce (right) and Júnior (left); center-backs Júnior Baiano and Roque Júnior; defensive midfielders César Sampaio and Rogério; midfielders Alex and Zinho; and forwards Paulo Nunes and Oséas. Other key players included forwards Evair and Euller, as well as center-back Cléber and defensive midfielder Galeano. Before reaching the final, Palmeiras eliminated River Plate of Argentina in the semi-finals. River had previously ousted fellow Argentine club Vélez Sársfield in the quarterfinals. In the first leg, played in Buenos Aires at the Estadio Monumental de Núñez, River defeated Palmeiras 1-0. In the return leg at Estádio Palestra Itália, Palmeiras won 3-0. thumb|right|150px|Marcos In the quarterfinals, Palmeiras eliminated their arch-rival Corinthians. Both matches were held at Estádio do Morumbi, each ending 2-0: Palmeiras won the first, Corinthians the second. The tie went to penalties, with Palmeiras prevailing 4-2. A similar scenario unfolded in the 2000 edition, this time in the semi-finals, again decided by penalties (5-4) and once more favoring Palmeiras, who advanced to the final. In the round of 16 in 1999, Palmeiras defeated the defending champions, Vasco da Gama. The first match, held at Estádio Palestra Itália, ended 1-1. The second, played at Estádio São Januário, saw Palmeiras win 4-2. During the group stage, Palmeiras finished second with 10 points, behind Corinthians with 12 points. Both Brazilian teams, along with Cerro Porteño, advanced from Group 3, leaving Paraguayan club Olimpia in last place with just 5 points. First round Teams in green qualified to the Round of 16 Teams in red were eliminated Twenty teams were distributed among five groups in the First Round; the top three of each group qualified to the playoff bracket. Vasco da Gama (winner of the previous edition of the tournament) received a bye to the playoff bracket. Group 1 main WDL Group 1 Q y NAC Uruguay Nacional EST Venezuela 1930 Estudiantes de Mérida BVI Uruguay Bella Vista MON Mexico Monterrey 4 0 2 9 8 3 0 3 9 14 2 1 3 9 6 2 1 3 10 9 #ccffcc Round of 16 A A A complete Group 2 main WDL Group 2 Q y VEL Argentina Vélez Sársfield CAL Colombia Deportivo Cali RIV Argentina River Plate ONC Colombia Once Caldas 2 3 1 6 3 3 0 3 4 8 2 2 2 8 8 2 1 3 7 6 #ccffcc Round of 16 A A A complete Group 3 main WDL Group 3 Q y COR Brazil Corinthians PAL Brazil Palmeiras CER Paraguay 1990 Cerro Porteño OLI Paraguay 1990 Olimpia 4 0 2 16 8 3 1 2 12 10 2 1 3 14 20 1 2 3 11 15 #ccffcc Round of 16 A A A complete Group 4 main WDL Group 4 Q y UC Chile Universidad Católica CC Chile Colo Colo UNI Peru Universitario CRI Peru Sporting Cristal 3 2 1 9 5 2 2 2 5 7 2 1 3 7 8 0 5 1 7 8 #ccffcc Round of 16 A A A complete Group 5 main WDL Group 5 Q y LDU Ecuador LDU Quito EME Ecuador Emelec JW Bolivia Jorge Wilstermann BLO Bolivia Blooming 3 1 2 10 8 3 0 3 9 12 2 2 2 9 9 2 1 3 5 4 #ccffcc Round of 16 A A A complete Knockout stages Bracket 2 y n Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals COL Deportivo Cali 2 0 2 CHI Colo-Colo 0 1 1 URU Bella Vista 2 3 5 CHI U. Católica 2 1 3 ECU Emelec 1 1 2 VEN 1930 Estudiantes 3 0 3 PAR 1990 Cerro Porteño 5 1 6 URU Nacional 0 2 2 ARG River Plate 1 0 1 (5) ECU LDU Quito 0 1 1 (4) PER Universitario 0 0 0 ARG Vélez Sarsfield 0 4 4 BRA Palmeiras 1 4 5 BRA Vasco da Gama 1 2 3 BOL Jorge Wilstermann 1 2 3 BRA Corinthians 1 5 6 COL Deportivo Cali 2 1 3 URU Bella Vista 1 1 2 VEN 1930 Estudiantes 3 0 3 PAR 1990 Cerro Porteño 0 4 4 ARG River Plate 2 0 2 ARG Vélez Sarsfield 0 1 1 BRA Palmeiras 2 0 2 (4) BRA Corinthians 0 2 2 (2) COL Deportivo Cali 4 2 6 PAR 1990 Cerro Porteño 0 3 3 ARG River Plate 1 0 1 BRA Palmeiras 0 3 3 COL Deportivo Cali 1 1 2 (3) BRA Palmeiras 0 2 2 (4) Round of 16 First leg matches were played on April 14. Second leg matches were on April 20 and April 21. Cerro Porteño Paraguay 6–2 Nacional Uruguay 5–0 1–2 1990 Universitario Peru 0–4 Vélez Sársfield Argentina 0–0 0–4 Jorge Wilstermann Bolivia 3–6 Corinthians Brazil 1–1 2–5 Bella Vista Uruguay 5–3 Universidad Católica Chile 2–2 3–1 River Plate Argentina 1–1 (5–4 pk) LDU Quito Ecuador 1–0 0–1 Emelec Ecuador 2–3 Estudiantes Venezuela 1–3 1–0 1930 Deportivo Cali Colombia 2–1 Colo Colo Chile 2–0 0–1 Palmeiras Brazil 5–3 Vasco da Gama Brazil 1–1 4–2 Quarterfinals First leg matches were played on May 5. Second leg matches were played on May 12. River Plate Argentina 2–1 Vélez Sársfield Argentina 2–0 0–1 Palmeiras Brazil 2–2 (4–2 pk) Corinthians Brazil 2–0 0–2 Estudiantes Venezuela 3–4 Cerro Porteño Paraguay 3–0 0–4 1930 1990 Deportivo Cali Colombia 3–2 Bella Vista Uruguay 2–1 1–1 Semi-finals First leg matches were played on May 19. Second leg matches were played on May 26. Deportivo Cali Colombia 6–3 Cerro Porteño Paraguay 4–0 2–3 1990 River Plate Argentina 1–3 Palmeiras Brazil 1–0 0–3 Finals 1999 Copa Libertadores finals First leg match were played on June 2. Second leg match were played on June 16. Deportivo Cali Colombia 2–2 (3–4 pk) Palmeiras Brazil 1–0 1–2 Champion Copa Libertadores 1999 BRA 100px Palmeiras First Broadcasting rights Americas OEA Latin America: local channels References CONMEBOL: Copa Toyota Libertadores 1999 1999 Category:1999 in South American men's continental football