The 1997 Caribbean Cup (known as

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hosted by

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Qualifying Tournament

First stage

The winners of each group enter the qualifying play-off.

Group 1

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Group 2

* and withdrew

Group 3

First round * Both matches were played in

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Second round * also entered the match; but since they already secured a spot in the final tournament as the holders, their matches were counted merely as friendlies. ---- ----

Group 4

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Group 5

and withdrew. ''The return round was not played.''

Qualifying Playoff

---- ''The return round was not played.'' ---- * received a lucky bye to the final tournament. * The qualified teams are: (holders), (co-hosts), (co-hosts), , and

Final tournament

Group A

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Group B

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Semifinals

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3rd Place Playoff

Final

References

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1997 in Saint Kitts and Nevis