La Primera División A Clausura 2008
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Primera División A Clausura 2008 is a Méxican football tournament – one of two tournaments held in one year. It began Friday, January 11, 2008. Reigning champions Indios de Ciudad Juárez
could not defend their title, as Club León
wins their 3rd title in Primera División A, and earned the right to battle Indios in a two-leg aggragate to try to earn promotion to the Primera División de México
. In the 1st leg, which was played at Estadio Olimpico Benito Juárez
, Indios defeated León by a score of 1–0. In the 2nd leg at Estadio León resulted in a 2–2 tie, hence earning Indios a spot into the Primera División.
As of: May 8, 2008
Source: FMF
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored; 4th head-to-head; 5th away goals scored; 6th draw
P = Position; Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points.
As of: May 8, 2008
Source: FMF
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored; 4th head-to-head; 5th away goals scored; 6th draw
P = Position; Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points.
Last updated: May 3, 2008
Source: FMF
Indios de Ciudad Juarez
Club de Futbol Indios de Ciudad Juárez commonly known as Indios or Los Indios de Juárez is a Mexican football team. It emerged after the Pachuca Juniors team moved to Ciudad Juarez. Most of the players belonged to Pachuca as reserves from the first team or are younger talent...
could not defend their title, as Club León
Club León
Club León, is a Mexican professional football club based in the city of León, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. They currently play in the Liga De Ascenso formerly known as "Primera A", the second tier of football in Mexico since their relegation from the Primera Division in 2002.León has won...
wins their 3rd title in Primera División A, and earned the right to battle Indios in a two-leg aggragate to try to earn promotion to the Primera División de México
Primera División de México
The Primera División Profesional , known simply as the Primera División, is the top level of the Mexican football league system and is administered by the Mexican Football Federation. It was established in 1943 and as of 2011 has 18 clubs. Up to June 2011, it was divided into three groups competing...
. In the 1st leg, which was played at Estadio Olimpico Benito Juárez
Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez
Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez is a multi-purpose stadium in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. It is currently used mostly for football matches, concerts and is the home stadium of CF Indios a national football league contender. The stadium is owned by the Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez. The stadium...
, Indios defeated León by a score of 1–0. In the 2nd leg at Estadio León resulted in a 2–2 tie, hence earning Indios a spot into the Primera División.
Group 1
| P | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinaloa Dorados de Sinaloa Club Social y Deportivo Sinaloa, or simply Dorados, is a Mexican professional football club. The club plays its home games in Culiacán, Sinaloa, in the northwest of Mexico. Dorados was the youngest franchise to play in the Primera División de México, having joined the division for the first time... |
17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 31 | 14 | +17 | 35 |
| 2 | León Club León Club León, is a Mexican professional football club based in the city of León, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. They currently play in the Liga De Ascenso formerly known as "Primera A", the second tier of football in Mexico since their relegation from the Primera Division in 2002.León has won... |
17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 45 | 23 | +22 | 33 |
| 3 | Durango Alacranes de Durango Club de Fútbol Alacranes de Durango, was a Mexican football club based in the city of Durango, Durango, Mexico. Alacranes played in the Liga de Ascenso of the Mexican football league system. Their colors were green, black and white and the team mascot is a scorpion.-Foundation:Club Alacranes de... |
17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 23 | +5 | 31 |
| 4 | Tijuana Club Tijuana Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente is a Mexican football team from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Tijuana plays in the Primera División de México It was founded in January 2007. The colors that identify the club are red and black.-History:... |
17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 16 | +7 | 27 |
| 5 | Salamanca | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 23 | −2 | 24 |
| 6 | UAG | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 21 | −4 | 22 |
| 7 | Tapatío CD Tapatio CD Tapatio is a filial team of Club Deportivo Guadalajara. Starting the Apertura 2009 Tournament, Tapatio will now become Leones Negros de U de G due to the teams selling... |
17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 21 | −7 | 21 |
| 8 | Morelia | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 25 | −4 | 18 |
| 9 | Querétaro Querétaro FC Querétaro Fútbol Club, is a Mexican professional football club based in the city of Querétaro, Mexico. Queretaro plays in the Primera División of Mexican football league system, after being promoted at the end of the 2008-2009 season from the Primera División A... |
17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23 | 30 | −7 | 18 |
| 10 | Real Colima | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 26 | −7 | 17 |
| 11 | Académicos | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 27 | −9 | 16 |
| 12 | Santos Laguna | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 31 | −15 | 12 |
Group 2
| P | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coatzacoalcos Tiburones Rojos de Coatzacoalcos The club Tiburones Rojos Coatzacoalcos, was a football team of the city of Coatzacoalcos, playing in the Primera 'A' Mexican. The team was moved in December 2008, relocating to Orizaba to become the Albinegros.... |
17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 18 | +3 | 30 |
| 2 | Tampico Madero Jaibos Tampico Madero Club Jaiba Brava del Tampico Madero is a football team that plays in the Segunda División de México, the third division of the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación... |
17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 29 |
| 3 | UANL | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 22 | 15 | +7 | 28 |
| 4 | Cruz Azul Cruz Azul Hidalgo Club Deportivo Cruz Azul Hidalgo also known as Cruz Azul is a professional football club in Mexico currently playing in Liga de Ascenso. Their stadium is Estadio 10 de Diciembre located in Ciudad Cooporativa Cruz Azul in Hidalgo and is the Affiliate team of Cruz Azul... |
17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 15 | +6 | 28 |
| 5 | Ciudad Juárez Indios de Ciudad Juarez Club de Futbol Indios de Ciudad Juárez commonly known as Indios or Los Indios de Juárez is a Mexican football team. It emerged after the Pachuca Juniors team moved to Ciudad Juarez. Most of the players belonged to Pachuca as reserves from the first team or are younger talent... |
17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 27 | 14 | +13 | 26 |
| 6 | BUAP Lobos de la BUAP Club de Fútbol Lobos de la Benemerita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla is a Mexican football club based in Puebla, Mexico. The club represents the Autonomous University of Puebla. The club's history goes back to the early 1930 when the club was known as Preparatoria formed exclusively by players that... |
17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 16 | +6 | 25 |
| 7 | UNAM Pumas Morelos Pumas Morelos is a Mexican football club which plays in Coyoacán, Mexico City. They compete in the Liga de Ascenso division, and are the satellite team to Club Universidad Nacional.-Stadium:... |
17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 26 | −3 | 25 |
| 8 | Atlético Mexiquense Atlético Mexiquense Atlético Mexiquense is a professional soccer team in México, serving as a farm team for Deportivo Toluca F.C. and playing in the Primera División A. For a long time they played in Toluca, but eventually they changed ground to Ixtapan de la Sal looking forward to getting more fans... |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 16 | +1 | 23 |
| 9 | UAT Correcaminos UAT Correcaminos de la Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas is an association football team from Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas that currently plays in the Primera Division A. The team was founded in 1980, Correcaminos played in the Primera Division De Mexico in the 1986-1987 season. They play in the Marte R... |
17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 23 | 17 | +6 | 21 |
| 10 | Monterrey | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23 | 28 | −5 | 18 |
| 11 | Socio Águila Socio Águila Socio Águila is a Mexican football club which plays in the Primera Division, particularly serving as the reserve team for Club América.-History:... |
17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 26 | −12 | 17 |
| 12 | Tapachula | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 32 | −18 | 12 |
| Team qualifies for the Liguilla | |
| Team is last on the relegation table |
As of: May 8, 2008
Source: FMF
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored; 4th head-to-head; 5th away goals scored; 6th draw
P = Position; Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points.
League Table (General)
| P | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinaloa Dorados de Sinaloa Club Social y Deportivo Sinaloa, or simply Dorados, is a Mexican professional football club. The club plays its home games in Culiacán, Sinaloa, in the northwest of Mexico. Dorados was the youngest franchise to play in the Primera División de México, having joined the division for the first time... |
17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 31 | 14 | +17 | 35 |
| 2 | León Club León Club León, is a Mexican professional football club based in the city of León, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. They currently play in the Liga De Ascenso formerly known as "Primera A", the second tier of football in Mexico since their relegation from the Primera Division in 2002.León has won... |
17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 45 | 23 | +22 | 33 |
| 3 | Durango Alacranes de Durango Club de Fútbol Alacranes de Durango, was a Mexican football club based in the city of Durango, Durango, Mexico. Alacranes played in the Liga de Ascenso of the Mexican football league system. Their colors were green, black and white and the team mascot is a scorpion.-Foundation:Club Alacranes de... |
17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 23 | +5 | 31 |
| 4 | Coatzacoalcos Tiburones Rojos de Coatzacoalcos The club Tiburones Rojos Coatzacoalcos, was a football team of the city of Coatzacoalcos, playing in the Primera 'A' Mexican. The team was moved in December 2008, relocating to Orizaba to become the Albinegros.... |
17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 18 | +3 | 30 |
| 5 | Tampico Madero Jaibos Tampico Madero Club Jaiba Brava del Tampico Madero is a football team that plays in the Segunda División de México, the third division of the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación... |
17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 29 |
| 6 | UANL | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 22 | 15 | +7 | 28 |
| 7 | Cruz Azul Cruz Azul Hidalgo Club Deportivo Cruz Azul Hidalgo also known as Cruz Azul is a professional football club in Mexico currently playing in Liga de Ascenso. Their stadium is Estadio 10 de Diciembre located in Ciudad Cooporativa Cruz Azul in Hidalgo and is the Affiliate team of Cruz Azul... |
17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 15 | +6 | 28 |
| 8 | Tijuana Club Tijuana Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente is a Mexican football team from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Tijuana plays in the Primera División de México It was founded in January 2007. The colors that identify the club are red and black.-History:... |
17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 16 | +7 | 27 |
| 9 | Ciudad Juárez Indios de Ciudad Juarez Club de Futbol Indios de Ciudad Juárez commonly known as Indios or Los Indios de Juárez is a Mexican football team. It emerged after the Pachuca Juniors team moved to Ciudad Juarez. Most of the players belonged to Pachuca as reserves from the first team or are younger talent... |
17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 27 | 14 | +13 | 26 |
| 10 | BUAP Lobos de la BUAP Club de Fútbol Lobos de la Benemerita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla is a Mexican football club based in Puebla, Mexico. The club represents the Autonomous University of Puebla. The club's history goes back to the early 1930 when the club was known as Preparatoria formed exclusively by players that... |
17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 16 | +6 | 25 |
| 11 | UNAM Pumas Morelos Pumas Morelos is a Mexican football club which plays in Coyoacán, Mexico City. They compete in the Liga de Ascenso division, and are the satellite team to Club Universidad Nacional.-Stadium:... |
17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 26 | −3 | 25 |
| 12 | Salamanca | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 23 | −2 | 24 |
| 13 | Atlético Mexiquense Atlético Mexiquense Atlético Mexiquense is a professional soccer team in México, serving as a farm team for Deportivo Toluca F.C. and playing in the Primera División A. For a long time they played in Toluca, but eventually they changed ground to Ixtapan de la Sal looking forward to getting more fans... |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 16 | +1 | 23 |
| 14 | UAG | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 21 | −4 | 22 |
| 15 | UAT Correcaminos UAT Correcaminos de la Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas is an association football team from Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas that currently plays in the Primera Division A. The team was founded in 1980, Correcaminos played in the Primera Division De Mexico in the 1986-1987 season. They play in the Marte R... |
17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 23 | 17 | +6 | 21 |
| 16 | Tapatío CD Tapatio CD Tapatio is a filial team of Club Deportivo Guadalajara. Starting the Apertura 2009 Tournament, Tapatio will now become Leones Negros de U de G due to the teams selling... |
17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 21 | −7 | 21 |
| 17 | Morelia | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 25 | −4 | 18 |
| 18 | Monterrey | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23 | 28 | −5 | 18 |
| 19 | Querétaro Querétaro FC Querétaro Fútbol Club, is a Mexican professional football club based in the city of Querétaro, Mexico. Queretaro plays in the Primera División of Mexican football league system, after being promoted at the end of the 2008-2009 season from the Primera División A... |
17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23 | 30 | −7 | 18 |
| 20 | Real Colima | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 26 | −7 | 17 |
| 21 | Socio Águila Socio Águila Socio Águila is a Mexican football club which plays in the Primera Division, particularly serving as the reserve team for Club América.-History:... |
17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 26 | −12 | 17 |
| 22 | Académicos | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 27 | −9 | 16 |
| 23 | Santos Laguna | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 31 | −15 | 12 |
| 24 | Tapachula | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 32 | −18 | 12 |
| Team qualifies for the Liguilla | |
| Team is last on the relegation table |
As of: May 8, 2008
Source: FMF
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored; 4th head-to-head; 5th away goals scored; 6th draw
P = Position; Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points.
Liguilla
| Clausura 2008 winner: |
|---|
| Leon Club León Club León, is a Mexican professional football club based in the city of León, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. They currently play in the Liga De Ascenso formerly known as "Primera A", the second tier of football in Mexico since their relegation from the Primera Division in 2002.León has won... 3rd Title |
Top scorers
| Scorer | Goals | Team |
|---|---|---|
 Fredy BareiroFredy Bareiro Fredy José Bareiro Gamarra is a Paraguayan footballer. He currently plays for Tecos UAG.-Career:Bareiro started his football career in Club 12 de Octubre before moving to Club Libertad of his native country. He played for Paraguay at the 2004 Olympics, helping them to a silver medal by being the... |
17 | León Club León Club León, is a Mexican professional football club based in the city of León, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. They currently play in the Liga De Ascenso formerly known as "Primera A", the second tier of football in Mexico since their relegation from the Primera Division in 2002.León has won... |
 Víctor LojeroVíctor Lojero Víctor Hugo Lojero Alexanderson is a Mexican footballer. He currently plays for Club Necaxa on loan from San Luis F.C. as a forward. Lojero made his professional debut with San Luis in 2005.-External links:*... |
15 | Tampico Madero Jaibos Tampico Madero Club Jaiba Brava del Tampico Madero is a football team that plays in the Segunda División de México, the third division of the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación... |
| Martín Calderón |
12 | Durango Alacranes de Durango Club de Fútbol Alacranes de Durango, was a Mexican football club based in the city of Durango, Durango, Mexico. Alacranes played in the Liga de Ascenso of the Mexican football league system. Their colors were green, black and white and the team mascot is a scorpion.-Foundation:Club Alacranes de... |
| Julio Frías |
8 | Ciudad Juárez Indios de Ciudad Juarez Club de Futbol Indios de Ciudad Juárez commonly known as Indios or Los Indios de Juárez is a Mexican football team. It emerged after the Pachuca Juniors team moved to Ciudad Juarez. Most of the players belonged to Pachuca as reserves from the first team or are younger talent... |
| Pedro Solís |
UAT Correcaminos UAT Correcaminos de la Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas is an association football team from Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas that currently plays in the Primera Division A. The team was founded in 1980, Correcaminos played in the Primera Division De Mexico in the 1986-1987 season. They play in the Marte R... |
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| Alejandro Molina |
Monterrey | |
| Javier Orozco Javier Orozco Javier Antonio Orozco Peñuelas is a Mexican professional footballer. He was brought up by and currently plays as a striker in Cruz Azul... |
Cruz Azul Cruz Azul Hidalgo Club Deportivo Cruz Azul Hidalgo also known as Cruz Azul is a professional football club in Mexico currently playing in Liga de Ascenso. Their stadium is Estadio 10 de Diciembre located in Ciudad Cooporativa Cruz Azul in Hidalgo and is the Affiliate team of Cruz Azul... |
|
 Nelson Maz |
Ciudad Juárez Indios de Ciudad Juarez Club de Futbol Indios de Ciudad Juárez commonly known as Indios or Los Indios de Juárez is a Mexican football team. It emerged after the Pachuca Juniors team moved to Ciudad Juarez. Most of the players belonged to Pachuca as reserves from the first team or are younger talent... |
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| Miguel Casanova |
7 | Tapachula |
| Mauricio Romero Mauricio Romero Alvizu Mauricio Romero Alvisu is a Mexican footballer currently playing for Club Atlas.He has played for several teams including Monarcas Morelia, Tigres UANL, Querétaro F.C., Atlante F.C. and Tiburones Rojos de Veracruz... |
León Club León Club León, is a Mexican professional football club based in the city of León, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. They currently play in the Liga De Ascenso formerly known as "Primera A", the second tier of football in Mexico since their relegation from the Primera Division in 2002.León has won... |
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| Bardo Fierros |
Sinaloa Dorados de Sinaloa Club Social y Deportivo Sinaloa, or simply Dorados, is a Mexican professional football club. The club plays its home games in Culiacán, Sinaloa, in the northwest of Mexico. Dorados was the youngest franchise to play in the Primera División de México, having joined the division for the first time... |
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| Roberto Nurse Roberto Nurse Roberto Antonio Nurse Anguiano is a Mexican soccer player of Panamanian descent currently playing for La Piedad in Mexico's Liga de Ascenso.... |
Querétaro Querétaro FC Querétaro Fútbol Club, is a Mexican professional football club based in the city of Querétaro, Mexico. Queretaro plays in the Primera División of Mexican football league system, after being promoted at the end of the 2008-2009 season from the Primera División A... |
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| Samuel Ochoa |
UAG | |
| Eduardo García |
Académicos | |
| Jair García Jair Garcia Jair García Gamboa is a Mexican footballer who plays as a forward. As of 2011/12 he is playing for Lobos de la BUAP, on loan from his parent club Puebla.... |
6 | Cruz Azul Cruz Azul Hidalgo Club Deportivo Cruz Azul Hidalgo also known as Cruz Azul is a professional football club in Mexico currently playing in Liga de Ascenso. Their stadium is Estadio 10 de Diciembre located in Ciudad Cooporativa Cruz Azul in Hidalgo and is the Affiliate team of Cruz Azul... |
Last updated: May 3, 2008
Source: FMF