The 1998 Copa CONMEBOL Finals were the final match series to decide the winner of the
1998 Copa CONMEBOL, a continental cup competition organised by
CONMEBOL. The final was contested by Argentine club
Rosario Central and Brazilian
Santos FC.[1]
The series became infamous for the tough play from both sides, with many players being penalised with
yellow cards and even sent off (only in the second leg in Arroyito, the referee showed the yellow card to eight players and sent off two).[3]