The 1979 Copa Interamericana was the 7th. edition of the Copa Interamericana. The final was contested by Paraguayan

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(champion of

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) and Salvadoran club FAS (winner of

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). The final was played under a two-leg format in February–March 1980. The first leg was held in

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, where both teams tied 3–3. The second leg was played at Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asunción, where Olimpia easily defeat FAS with a conclusive 5–0. Thus, the Paraguayan side won their first Copa Interamericana trophy.1979 Copa Interamericana
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Qualified teams

Venues

Match details

First Leg

Second Leg

References