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1910 Copa America (unofficial)
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The Copa Centenario Revolución de Mayo was a international football tournament. Hosted by Argentina
from May 29 to June 12, 1910, it was the first international tournament in South America
where more than two football nations participated. It is considered a predecessor to the South American Championship, later renamed the Copa América
.
This contest was held in honor of the 100th anniversary of the May Revolution
. Previously, there were only international competitions in South America were contested between the national teams of Uruguay
and Argentina
as the Copa Newton
, the Copa Lipton
or the Gran Premio de Honor Argentino. Because this tournament featured three of the subsequent four founding members of CONMEBOL, it sometimes called the first Copa América
. However, CONMEBOL recognizes the 1916 South American Championship as the first Copa América.
The tournament was contested in a double round-robin format between the national teams of Argentina
, Chile
and Uruguay
. All three games were in Buenos Aires
in two different stadiums: in Cancha de Gimnasia y Esgrima and the Colegiales
.
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2 goals
Maximiliano Susán
José N. Viale
José Piendibene
1 goal
Watson Hutton Gottlob Eduardo Weiss
Colin Campbell José Bracchi
Robert Sidney Buck
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
from May 29 to June 12, 1910, it was the first international tournament in South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
where more than two football nations participated. It is considered a predecessor to the South American Championship, later renamed the Copa América
Copa América
The Copa América —previously known as South American Championship—is an international football competition contested between the men's national teams of CONMEBOL, the sport's continental governing body...
.
This contest was held in honor of the 100th anniversary of the May Revolution
May Revolution
The May Revolution was a week-long series of events that took place from May 18 to 25, 1810, in Buenos Aires, capital of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, a Spanish colony that included roughly the territories of present-day Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay...
. Previously, there were only international competitions in South America were contested between the national teams of Uruguay
Uruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
and Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
as the Copa Newton
Copa Newton
Copa Newton is a football trophy contested between Argentina and Uruguay. It has been contested 27 times between 1906 and 1976.-History:Copa Newton was first contested in 1906, one year after Copa Lipton was first played...
, the Copa Lipton
Copa Lipton
Copa Lipton or Copa de Caridad Lipton was a football trophy contested between Argentina and Uruguay. It has been contested 29 times between 1905 and 1992.-Origin:...
or the Gran Premio de Honor Argentino. Because this tournament featured three of the subsequent four founding members of CONMEBOL, it sometimes called the first Copa América
Copa América
The Copa América —previously known as South American Championship—is an international football competition contested between the men's national teams of CONMEBOL, the sport's continental governing body...
. However, CONMEBOL recognizes the 1916 South American Championship as the first Copa América.
The tournament was contested in a double round-robin format between the national teams of Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
, Chile
Chile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
and Uruguay
Uruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
. All three games were in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
in two different stadiums: in Cancha de Gimnasia y Esgrima and the Colegiales
Colegiales
Colegiales is a barrio or district in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is located between Alvarez Thomas av., Forest av., De los Incas av., Virrey del Pino st., Cabildo av., Jorge Newbery st., Crámer st. and Dorrego av. This neighbourhood offers a vast amount of contrast and opportunities...
.
Standings
| Team | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | −7 | 0 | |
Matches
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Goalscorers
3 goals Juan Enrique HayesJuán Enrique Hayes
Juan Enrique "Harry" Hayes was an Argentine footballer. He played for Rosario Central and the Argentine national team.-Biography:...
2 goals
Maximiliano Susán
José N. Viale
José Piendibene
José Piendibene
José Miguel Piendibene Ferrari was an Uruguayan footballer.-Club career:Piendibene played for Peñarol between 1908 and 1928. During his time with the Carboneros he won six Primera División Uruguaya championships....
1 goal
Watson Hutton Gottlob Eduardo Weiss
Colin Campbell José Bracchi
Robert Sidney Buck
Robert Sidney Buck
Robert Sidney Buck was a footballer who played international football for both Argentina and Uruguay.-International career:Buck made his debut for Uruguay against Argentina in a Copa Newton match in Montevideo...