Football at the 1951 Pan American Games

The first edition of the football tournament at the Pan American Games was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from February 25 to March 8, 1951. Five teams did compete, after Brazil withdrew on February 16, 1951.

Football – Men's tournament at the I Pan American Games
VenueEstadio Monumental
Dates25 February–8 March
Medalists
 
 
 
1955»

Paraguay participated with the club side Sport Colombia, strengthened with some guest players from other clubs. Costa Rica and Venezuela entered their full national teams (as they only had amateur football domestically).[1]

Competition

Table
Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 Argentina 4400162+148
 Costa Rica 421191235
 Chile 412186+24
 Venezuela 410351492
 Paraguay 40135941
Match results
Argentina 50 Venezuela
Costa Rica 22 Chile
Venezuela 32 Paraguay
Costa Rica 31 Venezuela
Chile 41 Venezuela
Argentina 71 Costa Rica
Argentina 21 Chile
Argentina 20 Paraguay
Costa Rica 32 Paraguay
Chile 11 Paraguay

Awards

 1951 Pan American Games Winners 

Argentina
First title

References


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