1920 South American Championship

The 1920 South American Championship of Nations was the fourth continental championship for nations in South America. It was held in Valparaíso, Chile from September 11 to October 3, 1920.

1920 South American Championship of Nations
Copa América (since 1975)
Tournament details
Host countryChile
DatesSeptember 11 – October 3
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) José Pérez
Ángel Romano
(3 goals each)

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]

1920 South American Championship Squads

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

Final round

Each team played one match against each of the other teams. Two (2) points were awarded for a win, one (1) point for a draw and zero (0) 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)
Uruguay 2–1 Chile
Romano  37'
Pérez  65'		 Domínguez  60'
Referee: Carlos Fanta (Chile)

Result
 1920 South American Championship Champions 

Uruguay
Third title

Goal scorers

3 goals

2 goals

  • Raúl Echeverría

1 goal

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