The 1962 Copa Preparación was the fifth edition of the Chilean Cup tournament. The competition started on April 15, 1962, and concluded on May 20, 1962. Luis Cruz Martínez won the competition for the first time, beating Universidad Católica 2–1 in the final.
Matches were scheduled to be played at the stadium of the team named first on the date specified for each round. If scores were level after 90 minutes had been played, an extra time took place. If scores were still level after the 30 minutes extra time, a penalty shootout took place, where every team designated one kicker, who takes 3 penalty kicks. If at the end of these three rounds of kicks the teams have scored an equal number of goals, a coin toss took place.
Calendar Round Date First round 15 April 1962 Second round 21–25 April 1962 Third round 28 April 1962 Semi-finals 12–13 May 1962 Final 20 May 1962
First round
Home teamScoreAway teamLister Rossel1–3Luis Cruz MartínezSan Antonio Unido3–2Colo-ColoÑublense2–1RangersUnión San Felipe0–2Santiago MorningValparaíso Ferroviario1–3Unión EspañolaUniversidad Técnica2–1Universidad de ChileGreen Cross2–1San Bernardo CentralMagallanes0–1O'HigginsIberia1–3Santiago WanderersTrasandino2–1Audax ItalianoUnión La Calera3–2FerrobádmintonDeportivo Municipal*2–3PalestinoEverton4–2San LuisCoquimbo Unido3–0Deportes La SerenaDeportes Colchagua1–6Universidad Católica
* Qualified as "Best Loser"
Second round
Home teamScoreAway teamLuis Cruz Martínez0–0 (3–2p)ÑublenseUnión La Calera1–1 (2–2p) (ct)Santiago WanderersGreen Cross0–3Unión EspañolaTrasandino1–2EvertonSan Antonio Unido1–1 (2–3p)Universidad CatólicaUniversidad Técnica2–3Santiago MorningCoquimbo Unido2–3PalestinoO'Higgins1–0Deportivo Municipal
Third round
Home teamScoreAway teamLuis Cruz Martínez2–0Unión EspañolaUniversidad Católica4–2Santiago MorningSantiago Wanderers2–2 (3–3p) (ct)EvertonO'Higgins2–1Palestino
Semifinals
Final
Top goalscorer Hernán Zamora (U. Católica) 5 goals
See also 1962 Campeonato Nacional Primera B
References Revista Estadio (Santiago, Chile) April, May 1962 (revised scores & information) RSSSF (secondary source)