The following article presents a summary of the 2008-09
football
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season in
Venezuela
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.
Primera División
Segunda División A
Torneo Apertura ("Opening" Tournament)
Last updated: 14 December 2008
Source
FVF
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Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored.
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.
Torneo Clausura ("Closing" Tournament)
Last updated: 26 May 2009
Source
FVF
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Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored.
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.
Aggregate Table
Last updated: 26 May 2009
Source
FVF
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1Although the Union Atlético Trujillo
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qualified to the First Division, were not inscribed due to the merger with Real Esspor.
2Yaracuyanos FC bought UA Maracaibo spot.
3Trujillanos FC promoted.
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored.
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.
Segunda División B
Torneo Apertura ("Opening" Tournament)
Grupo Centro Oriental
Grupo Centro Occidental
Last updated: 14 December 2008
Source
FVF
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Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored.
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.
Promotion playoff
Minasoro FC and U.A. San Antonio finished the tournament as champions of the Apertura: Grupo Centro Oriental and Grupo Centro Occidental respectively, because of this they have to play a promotion playoff.
Torneo Clausura ("Closing" Tournament)
Grupo Centro Oriental
Grupo Centro Occidental
Last updated: 10 May 2009
Source
FVF
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Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored.
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.
Promotion playoff
Fundación Cesarger and U.A. San Antonio finished the tournament as champions of the Clausura: Grupo Centro Oriental and Grupo Centro Occidental respectively, because of this they have to play a promotion playoff.
Aggregate Table
Grupo Centro Oriental
Grupo Centro Occidental
Last updated: 10 May 2009
Source
FVF
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Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored.
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.
Venezuela national team
This section will cover
Venezuela
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's games from August 19, 2008 until June 27, 2009.
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Friendly match
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**''WCQ2010 =
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
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References
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Seasons in Venezuelan football