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June 8, 1969: First Match Sparks Tension

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June 8, 1969: First Match Sparks Tension

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Honduras defeated El Salvador 1-0 in the first World Cup qualifier match in Tegucigalpa. The game was marked by intense hostility, with Salvadoran fans being harassed and violence breaking out in the streets. This match set the tone for escalating tensions between the two nations.

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June 15, 1969: Second Match Intensifies Crisis

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June 15, 1969: Second Match Intensifies Crisis

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El Salvador won the second match 3-0 in San Salvador. The game was preceded by significant violence, and a young Honduran girl committed suicide after her country's loss. The Honduran flag and national anthem were mocked, leading to further diplomatic strain.

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June 26, 1969: Playoff Match in Mexico City

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June 26, 1969: Playoff Match in Mexico City

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The decisive playoff match was held on neutral ground in Mexico City. El Salvador won 3-2 in extra time, but by this point, both countries had severed diplomatic relations. The match served as the final catalyst for the impending conflict.

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July 14, 1969: War Begins - Salvadoran Air Force Strikes

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July 14, 1969: War Begins - Salvadoran Air Force Strikes

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El Salvador launched air strikes against Honduran targets, including Toncontín Airport. The Salvadoran Air Force used converted passenger planes dropping bombs made from soda bottles filled with explosives and dropped by hand.

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One of the first major ground battles occurred at the border town of El Amatillo. Salvadoran troops crossed the border and captured several Honduran towns. The fighting was intense but relatively primitive, with both sides using World War II-era weapons.

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July 15, 1969: Battle of San Francisco Gotera

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July 15, 1969: Battle of San Francisco Gotera

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Heavy fighting took place near San Francisco Gotera as Honduran forces attempted to counter the Salvadoran advance. The battle demonstrated the limited military capabilities of both nations, with outdated equipment and minimal tactical coordination.

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July 18, 1969: OAS Intervention in Tegucigalpa

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July 18, 1969: OAS Intervention in Tegucigalpa

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The Organization of American States (OAS) met in Tegucigalpa to negotiate a ceasefire. Under intense international pressure, both sides agreed to stop fighting. The OAS threatened economic sanctions against El Salvador if they didn't withdraw their troops.

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The final ceasefire was signed in Choluteca, Honduras. The war lasted only 100 hours but resulted in approximately 3,000 casualties, mostly civilians. The conflict created long-lasting economic and social impacts on both countries, with border disputes continuing until 1992.