1939 South American Championship

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1939 South American Championship
Tournament details
Host countryPeru
Dates15 January – 12 February
Teams5 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Peru (1884-1950).svg  Peru (1st title)
Runners-upFlag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay
Third placeFlag of Paraguay (1842-1954).svg  Paraguay
Fourth placeFlag of Chile.svg  Chile
Tournament statistics
Matches played10
Goals scored47 (4.7 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of Peru (1884-1950).svg Teodoro Fernández
(7 goals)
Best player(s) Flag of Peru (1884-1950).svg Teodoro Fernández
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The fifteenth edition of the South American Championship was held in Lima, Peru from 15 January to 12 February.

Contents

Overview

The Peruvian team that won its first title Peru 1939.jpg
The Peruvian team that won its first title

The participating countries were Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. Although CONMEBOL members since 1927, this tournament was the first time the Ecuadorian side participated. Colombia –member since 1936– withdrew again from the tournament, as well as Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil. Peru won for the first time.

Venues

Lima
Estadio Nacional
Capacity: 40,000
Estadio ingles lima.jpg

Squads

Final round

Each team played against each of the other teams. Two points were awarded for a win, one point for a draw and zero points for a defeat.

TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of Peru (1884-1950).svg  Peru 4400134+98
Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 4301135+86
Flag of Paraguay (1842-1954).svg  Paraguay 420298+14
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 4103812−42
Flag of Ecuador (1900-2009).svg  Ecuador 4004418−140
Paraguay  Flag of Paraguay (1842-1954).svg5–1Flag of Chile.svg  Chile
Godoy Soccerball shade.svg10', 24'
Barrios Soccerball shade.svg47', 75'
Aquino Soccerball shade.svg88'		 Sorrel Soccerball shade.svg8'
Estadio Nacional, Lima
Referee: Alberto March (Ecuador)
Peru  Flag of Peru (1884-1950).svg5–2Flag of Ecuador (1900-2009).svg  Ecuador
T. Fernández Soccerball shade.svg6', 34', 77'
J. Alcalde Soccerball shade.svg16', 58'		 Alcívar Soccerball shade.svg55', 89'
Estadio Nacional, Lima
Referee: Carlos Puyol (Uruguay)
Uruguay  Flag of Uruguay.svg6–0Flag of Ecuador (1900-2009).svg  Ecuador
Porta Soccerball shade.svg22'
S. Varela Soccerball shade.svg53', 55', 81'
Lago Soccerball shade.svg65', 70'
Estadio Nacional, Lima
Referee: Enrique Cuenca (Peru)
Peru  Flag of Peru (1884-1950).svg3–1Flag of Chile.svg  Chile
T. Fernández Soccerball shade.svg46', 65' (pen.)
J. Alcalde Soccerball shade.svg80'		 Domínguez Soccerball shade.svg55'
Estadio Nacional, Lima
Referee: Carlos Puyol (Uruguay)
Uruguay  Flag of Uruguay.svg3–2Flag of Chile.svg  Chile
S. Varela Soccerball shade.svg11'
Camaití Soccerball shade.svg30'
Chirimini Soccerball shade.svg73'		 Muñoz Soccerball shade.svg3'
Luco Soccerball shade.svg39'
Estadio Nacional, Lima
Referee: Enrique Cuenca (Peru)
Peru  Flag of Peru (1884-1950).svg3–0Flag of Paraguay (1842-1954).svg  Paraguay
T. Fernández Soccerball shade.svg11', 30'
J. Alcalde Soccerball shade.svg78'
Estadio Nacional, Lima
Referee: Alfredo Vargas (Chile)
Chile  Flag of Chile.svg4–1Flag of Ecuador (1900-2009).svg  Ecuador
Toro Soccerball shade.svg6'
Avendaño Soccerball shade.svg15', 79'
Sorrel Soccerball shade.svg19' (pen.)		 Arenas Soccerball shade.svg35'
Estadio Nacional, Lima
Referee: Carlos Puyol (Uruguay)
Uruguay  Flag of Uruguay.svg3–1Flag of Paraguay (1842-1954).svg  Paraguay
Lago Soccerball shade.svg14'
S. Varela Soccerball shade.svg40' (pen.)
Porta Soccerball shade.svg66'		 Barrios Soccerball shade.svg59'
Estadio Nacional, Lima
Referee: Enrique Cuenca (Peru)
Paraguay  Flag of Paraguay (1842-1954).svg3–1Flag of Ecuador (1900-2009).svg  Ecuador
Mingo Soccerball shade.svg4'
Godoy Soccerball shade.svg61'
Barreiro Soccerball shade.svg63'		 Arenas Soccerball shade.svg75'
Estadio Nacional, Lima
Referee: Enrique Cuenca (Peru)
Peru  Flag of Peru (1884-1950).svg2–1Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay
J. Alcalde Soccerball shade.svg7'
Bielich Soccerball shade.svg35'		 Porta Soccerball shade.svg44'
Estadio Nacional, Lima
Referee: Alfredo Vargas (Chile)

Result

 1939 South American Championship champions 
Flag of Peru (1884-1950).svg
Peru
First title

Goal scorers

Teodoro Fernandez, top scorer Lolofernandez elgrafico.jpg
Teodoro Fernández, top scorer

7 goals

5 goals

3 goals

2 goals

1 goal

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