
South American Championship 1941
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The sixteenth edition of the South American Championship was held in Santiago
, Chile
from February 2, 1941 to March 4, 1941.
With the purpose of celebrating the fourth centenary of Santiago's foundation by Pedro de Valdivia
, Chile
requested to host this tournament's edition. Because of that, this edition is considered extra (no trophy was handed to the winners).
The participating countries were Argentina
, Chile
, Ecuador
, Peru
, and Uruguay
.
Bolivia
, Brazil
, Colombia
and Paraguay
withdrew from the tournament.
February 2, 1941
February 9, 1941
February 12, 1941
February 16, 1941
February 23, 1941
February 26, 1941
March 4, 1941
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Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay withdrew.
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3 goals
Moreno
T. Fernández
Rivero
2 goals
Pérez
Sorrel
1 goal
García
Sastre
Contreras Toro Freire
Socarraz
Vallejas Chirimini Cruche
Gambetta
Varela Porta
Riephoff
Own Goal Laurido (for Uruguay)
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
, Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
from February 2, 1941 to March 4, 1941.
With the purpose of celebrating the fourth centenary of Santiago's foundation by Pedro de Valdivia
Pedro de Valdivia
Pedro Gutiérrez de Valdivia or Valdiva was a Spanish conquistador and the first royal governor of Chile. After serving with the Spanish army in Italy and Flanders, he was sent to South America in 1534, where he served as lieutenant under Francisco Pizarro in Peru, acting as his second in command...
, Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
requested to host this tournament's edition. Because of that, this edition is considered extra (no trophy was handed to the winners).
The participating countries were 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...
, Ecuador
Ecuador national football team
The Ecuadorian national football team represents Ecuador in international football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation. They generally play official home matches at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, but often play friendlies in other stadiums around the country...
, Peru
Peru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
, 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...
.
Bolivia
Bolivia national football team
The Bolivia national football team is the national team of Bolivia and is controlled by the Federación Boliviana de Fútbol. After playing in the 1930 and 1950 World Cups, they qualified just once—in 1994...
, Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
, Colombia
Colombia national football team
The Colombian national football team represents Colombia in international football competitions and is controlled by the Colombian Football Federation. It is a member of the CONMEBOL...
and Paraguay
Paraguay national football team
The Paraguay national football team is controlled by the Paraguayan Football Association and represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions. The team has reached the second round of the World Cup on four occasions . The 2010 trip also featured their first appearance in the...
withdrew from the tournament.
Final round
Each team played 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 | ||||||||
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4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | |8 | ||
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | |6 | ||
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | |4 | ||
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | |2 | |
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 21 | |||
|0 |
- Half-time scores are in brackets
February 2, 1941
![]() 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... |
5 - 0 (4-0) | Ecuador Ecuador national football team The Ecuadorian national football team represents Ecuador in international football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation. They generally play official home matches at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, but often play friendlies in other stadiums around the country... ![]() |
Estadio Nacional, Santiago Santiago, Chile Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level... Ref: José Bartolomé Macías (Argentina 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... ) |
Toro 10' | |||
Sorrel 18' | |||
Pérez Raúl Pérez Raúl Pérez is a former boxer from Mexico. He has won world titles in two weight divisions.- Professional career :... 25' |
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Contreras 43' | |||
Sorrel 78' |
February 9, 1941
![]() 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... |
6 - 0 (4-0) | Ecuador Ecuador national football team The Ecuadorian national football team represents Ecuador in international football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation. They generally play official home matches at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, but often play friendlies in other stadiums around the country... ![]() |
Estadio Nacional, Santiago Santiago, Chile Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level... Ref: Alfredo Vargas (Chile Chile Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far... ) |
Rivero 9' | |||
Gambetta Schubert Gambetta Schubert Gambetta was a Uruguayan footballer. He played as a half-back and was right-footed. Gambetta was a figure in the Maracanazo when he helped keep Zizinho and Ademir out of the game, which helped him to the 1950 FIFA World Cup All-Star Team.From 1940 to 1956, he played for Club Nacional de... 16' |
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Rivero 23' | |||
Porta Roberto Porta Roberto Porta was Uruguayan footballer.During his club career he played for Nacional , Inter and Independiente . He earned 33 caps and scored 13 goals for the Uruguay national football team, and also played 1 match for the Italy national football team in 1935... 39' |
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Laurido 75' (og) | |||
Rivero 87' |
![]() 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... |
1 - 0 (1-0) | Peru Peru national football team The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America... ![]() |
Estadio Nacional, Santiago Santiago, Chile Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level... Ref: José Bartolomé Macías (Argentina 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... ) |
Pérez Raúl Pérez Raúl Pérez is a former boxer from Mexico. He has won world titles in two weight divisions.- Professional career :... 20' |
February 12, 1941
![]() 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... |
2 - 1 (1-0) | Peru Peru national football team The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America... ![]() |
Estadio Nacional, Santiago Santiago, Chile Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level... Ref: Alfredo Vargas (Chile Chile Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far... ) |
Moreno José Manuel Moreno José Manuel Moreno Fernández , nicknamed "El Charro", was an Argentine football inside forward who played for several clubs in Argentina, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia, and was the first footballer ever to have won top division league titles in four different countries .Moreno... 2' |
Socarraz César Socarraz César Socarraz is a former Peruvian footballer currently played for Universitario de Deportes in Peru, Colo-Colo in Chile and the Peru national football team in the Copa América 1939 and 1941.... 53' |
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Moreno José Manuel Moreno José Manuel Moreno Fernández , nicknamed "El Charro", was an Argentine football inside forward who played for several clubs in Argentina, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia, and was the first footballer ever to have won top division league titles in four different countries .Moreno... 72' |
February 16, 1941
![]() 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... |
6 - 1 (5-0) | Ecuador Ecuador national football team The Ecuadorian national football team represents Ecuador in international football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation. They generally play official home matches at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, but often play friendlies in other stadiums around the country... ![]() |
Estadio Nacional, Santiago Santiago, Chile Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level... Ref: Aníbal Tejada (Uruguay Uruguay Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area... ) |
Marvezzi Juan Marvezzi Juan Andrés Marvezzi was an Argentine football striker, he played for Argentina was the top scorer in the Copa América 1941... 3' |
Freire 47' | ||
Marvezzi Juan Marvezzi Juan Andrés Marvezzi was an Argentine football striker, he played for Argentina was the top scorer in the Copa América 1941... 17' |
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Marvezzi Juan Marvezzi Juan Andrés Marvezzi was an Argentine football striker, he played for Argentina was the top scorer in the Copa América 1941... 28' |
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Moreno José Manuel Moreno José Manuel Moreno Fernández , nicknamed "El Charro", was an Argentine football inside forward who played for several clubs in Argentina, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia, and was the first footballer ever to have won top division league titles in four different countries .Moreno... 30' |
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Marvezzi Juan Marvezzi Juan Andrés Marvezzi was an Argentine football striker, he played for Argentina was the top scorer in the Copa América 1941... 39' |
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Marvezzi Juan Marvezzi Juan Andrés Marvezzi was an Argentine football striker, he played for Argentina was the top scorer in the Copa América 1941... 59' |
![]() 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... |
2 - 0 (1-0) | 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... ![]() |
Estadio Nacional, Santiago Santiago, Chile Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level... Ref: José Bartolomé Macías (Argentina 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... ) |
Cruche Ubaldo Cruche Ubaldo Cruche is a former Uruguayan footballer who played for clubs in both Uruguay and Chile as well as for the Uruguay national football team in the Copa América 1941.... 35' |
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Chirimini 78' |
February 23, 1941
![]() Peru national football team The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America... |
4 - 0 (3-0) | Ecuador Ecuador national football team The Ecuadorian national football team represents Ecuador in international football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation. They generally play official home matches at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, but often play friendlies in other stadiums around the country... ![]() |
Estadio Nacional, Santiago Santiago, Chile Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level... Ref: Víctor Francisco Rivas (Chile Chile Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far... ) |
T. Fernández Teodoro Fernández Teodoro Fernández Meyzán , nicknamed "Lolo", was a Peruvian football striker... 25' |
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T. Fernández Teodoro Fernández Teodoro Fernández Meyzán , nicknamed "Lolo", was a Peruvian football striker... 32' |
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Vallejas 36' | |||
T. Fernández Teodoro Fernández Teodoro Fernández Meyzán , nicknamed "Lolo", was a Peruvian football striker... 48' |
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![]() 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... |
1 - 0 (0-0) | 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... ![]() |
Estadio Nacional, Santiago Santiago, Chile Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level... Ref: Alfredo Vargas (Chile Chile Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far... ) |
Sastre Antonio Sastre Antonio Sastre was an Argentine footballer who played most of his career for Club Atlético Independiente and São Paulo of Brazil. He is included in the Argentine Football Association hall of fame. Sastre was an all-round midfielder who could play well almost anywhere on the pitch due to his... 53' |
February 26, 1941
![]() 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... |
2 - 0 (1-0) | Peru Peru national football team The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America... ![]() |
Estadio Nacional, Santiago Santiago, Chile Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level... Ref: José Bartolomé Macías (Argentina 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... ) |
Riephoff 37' | |||
Varela 70' |
March 4, 1941
![]() 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... |
1 - 0 (0-0) | 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... ![]() |
Estadio Nacional, Santiago Santiago, Chile Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level... Ref: Aníbal Tejada (Uruguay Uruguay Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area... ) |
García Enrique García Enrique García was an Argentine football left winger who won the Copa América on two occasions with the Argentina national team."Chueco" García was born on 20 November 1912 in Santa Fe... 71' |
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Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay withdrew.
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Goal scorers
5 goals MarvezziJuan Marvezzi
Juan Andrés Marvezzi was an Argentine football striker, he played for Argentina was the top scorer in the Copa América 1941...
3 goals
Moreno
José Manuel Moreno
José Manuel Moreno Fernández , nicknamed "El Charro", was an Argentine football inside forward who played for several clubs in Argentina, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia, and was the first footballer ever to have won top division league titles in four different countries .Moreno...
T. Fernández
Teodoro Fernández
Teodoro Fernández Meyzán , nicknamed "Lolo", was a Peruvian football striker...
Rivero
2 goals
Pérez
Raúl Pérez
Raúl Pérez is a former boxer from Mexico. He has won world titles in two weight divisions.- Professional career :...
Sorrel
1 goal
García
Enrique García
Enrique García was an Argentine football left winger who won the Copa América on two occasions with the Argentina national team."Chueco" García was born on 20 November 1912 in Santa Fe...
Sastre
Antonio Sastre
Antonio Sastre was an Argentine footballer who played most of his career for Club Atlético Independiente and São Paulo of Brazil. He is included in the Argentine Football Association hall of fame. Sastre was an all-round midfielder who could play well almost anywhere on the pitch due to his...
Contreras Toro Freire
Socarraz
César Socarraz
César Socarraz is a former Peruvian footballer currently played for Universitario de Deportes in Peru, Colo-Colo in Chile and the Peru national football team in the Copa América 1939 and 1941....
Vallejas Chirimini Cruche
Ubaldo Cruche
Ubaldo Cruche is a former Uruguayan footballer who played for clubs in both Uruguay and Chile as well as for the Uruguay national football team in the Copa América 1941....
Gambetta
Schubert Gambetta
Schubert Gambetta was a Uruguayan footballer. He played as a half-back and was right-footed. Gambetta was a figure in the Maracanazo when he helped keep Zizinho and Ademir out of the game, which helped him to the 1950 FIFA World Cup All-Star Team.From 1940 to 1956, he played for Club Nacional de...
Varela Porta
Roberto Porta
Roberto Porta was Uruguayan footballer.During his club career he played for Nacional , Inter and Independiente . He earned 33 caps and scored 13 goals for the Uruguay national football team, and also played 1 match for the Italy national football team in 1935...
Riephoff
Own Goal Laurido (for Uruguay)