| Copa América (since 1975) | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Host country | Chile |
| Dates | September 11 – October 3 |
| Teams | 4 (from 1 confederation) |
| Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions |  Uruguay (3rd title) |
| Runners-up |  Argentina |
| Third place | .svg.png){kind=small} Brazil |
| Fourth place |  Chile |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 6 |
| Goals scored | 16 (2.67 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | José Pérez 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 September 11 to October 3, 1920.
Overview
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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 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 5 |
| Argentina | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 4 |
| Brazil | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | −7 | 2 |
| Chile | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 1 |
| Brazil | 1–0 | Chile |
|---|---|---|
Alvariza  53' |
| Argentina | 1–1 | Uruguay |
|---|---|---|
| Echeverría 75' | Piendibene 10' |
| Uruguay | 6–0 | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Romano 23', 60' Urdinarán 26' (pen.) Pérez 29', 65' Campolo 48' |
| Chile | 1–1 | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Bolados 30' | Dellavalle 13' |
| Argentina | 2–0 | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Echeverría 40' Libonatti 73' |
| Uruguay | 2–1 | Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Romano 37' Pérez 65' | Domínguez 60' |
Result
| 1920 South American Championship Champions |
|---|
 Uruguay Third title |
Goal scorers
3 goals
2 goals
Raúl Echeverría
1 goal
References
- ^ "Brazil blown away by sharp Germany". ESPN. 8 July 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2016.