1920 South American Championship of Nations
Copa América (since 1975)
Tournament details
Host countryChile
Dates11–26 September
Teams4 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions Uruguay (3rd title)
Runners-up Argentina
Third place Brazil
Fourth place Chile
Tournament statistics
Matches played6
Goals scored16 (2.67 per match)
Top scorer(s)Uruguay José Pérez
Uruguay Ángel Romano
(3 goals each)

The 1920 South American Championship of Nations was the fourth continental championship for nations in South America. It was held in Valparaíso, Chile from 11 to 26 September 1920.

Overview

Uruguay's winning squad

The participating countries were the host Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil as the defending champion. Uruguay regained the title lost in the last edition, thus becoming champion for the third time in the first four editions of the tournament. Ángel Romano was the top goalscorer alongside teammate José Pérez, with three goals, repeating his feat of three years earlier.

Brazil's 6–0 loss to Uruguay in this tournament would not be equaled until the 2014 FIFA World Cup, 94 years later, where they lost 7–1 against Germany.[1]

Squads

For a complete list of participating squads see: 1920 South American Championship squads

Venues

Chile Viña del Mar
Estadio Valparaiso Sporting Club
Capacity: N/A

Final round

Each team played one match against each of the other teams. Two points were awarded for a win, one point for a draw and zero points for a defeat.

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 Uruguay 321092+75
 Argentina 312042+24
 Brazil 310218−72
 Chile 301224−21
Brazil 1–0 Chile
Alvariza 53'
Referee: Martín Aphesteguy (Uruguay)
Argentina 1–1 Uruguay
Echeverría 75' Piendibene 10'
Referee: Francisco Jiménez (Chile)
Uruguay 6–0 Brazil
Romano 23', 60'
Urdinarán 26' (pen.)
Pérez 29', 65'
Campolo 48'
Referee: Carlos Fanta (Chile)
Chile 1–1 Argentina
Bolados 30' Dellavalle 13'
Referee: João De María (Brazil)
Argentina 2–0 Brazil
Echeverría 40'
Libonatti 73'
Referee: Martín Aphesteguy (Uruguay)

Result

 1920 South American Championship champions 

Uruguay
Third title

Goal scorers

José Pérez (left) and Ángel Romano, top scorers

3 goals

2 goals

  • Argentina Raúl Echeverría

1 goal

References

  1. ↑ "Brazil blown away by sharp Germany". ESPN. 8 July 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2016.
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