1983 Copa América final
Event1983 Copa América
Uruguay Brazil
Uruguay won 3–1 on points
First leg
Uruguay Brazil
2 0
DateOctober 27, 1983
VenueEstadio Centenario, Montevideo
RefereeHéctor Ortiz (Paraguay)
Attendance65,000
Second leg
Brazil Uruguay
1 1
DateNovember 4, 1983
VenueEstádio Fonte Nova, Salvador
RefereeEdison Pérez (Peru)
Attendance95,000

The 1983 Copa América final was the final match to determine the champion of the 1983 Copa América, the 32nd. edition of this continental competition. The final was played in the two-legged tie system, with the team earning more points being the champion. The first leg was held on October 27 in Estadio Centenario of Montevideo, where Uruguay beat Brazil 2–0. In the second leg, held on November 4 in Estádio Fonte Nova in Salvador, both teams tied 0–0.

Uruguay was crowned champion winning 3–1 on points (plus 2–0 on aggregate), therefore achieving their 12th. Copa América title.[1]

Qualified teams

Team Previous final app.
 Uruguay1919
 Brazil1919, 1922, 1937, 1949, 1953

Bold indicates winning years

Venues

Route to the final

Uruguay Round Brazil
Opponent Result Group stage Opponent Result
 Chile2–1Match 1  Ecuador1–0
 Venezuela3–0Match 2  Argentina0–1
 Chile0–2Match 3  Ecuador5–0
 Venezuela2–1Match 4  Argentina0–0
Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 Uruguay 430174+36
 Chile 421182+65
 Venezuela 4013110−91
 Final standings
Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 Brazil 421161+55
 Argentina 413054+15
 Ecuador 4022410−62
Opponent Result Knockout stage Opponent Result
 Peru1–0Semi-finals  Paraguay1–1
 Peru1–1Semi-finals  Paraguay0–0
Notes
  • Uruguay won 2–1 on aggregate
  • Brazil qualified on a drawing of lots

Match details

First leg

1983 Copa América Finals
First leg
Uruguay 2–0 Brazil
Francescoli 41'
Diogo 80'		 Report
Attendance: 65,000
Uruguay
Brazil

Second leg

Second leg
Brazil 1–1 Uruguay
Jorginho 23' Report Aguilera 77'
Attendance: 95,000
Referee: Edison Pérez (Peru)
Brazil
Uruguay

References

  1. ↑ Copa América 1983 by Martín Tabeira on the RSSSF
  2. 1 2 Oliver, Guy (1992). The Guinness Record of World Soccer. Guinness publishing. p. 568. ISBN 0-85112-954-4.
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