1949 South American Championship play-off

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1949 South American Championship play-off
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Estadio Sao Januario, venue
Event 1949 South American Championship
DateMay 11, 1949
Venue Estádio São Januário, Rio de Janeiro
Referee Cyril J. Barrick (England)
Attendance55,000

The 1949 South American Championship play-off was a match held to determine the winner of the 1949 South American Championship, the 21st edition of this continental championship, as Brazil and Paraguay were tied for the first place after the regular competition. The match took place on May 11, 1949, at Estádio São Januário in Rio de Janeiro.

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Brazil had won all its previous matches, thrashing their rivals in all of them (totalising 36 goals in 5 games). Nevertheless, the 2–1 loss to Paraguay caused both teams tied on points so a play-off match had to be played to crown a champion. [1]

On the other hand, the Paraguay side had a strong team with such notable players, regarded by some journalists as the best of its history. [2] In fact, the Paraguayan side achieved some notable results such as the 2nd place in the previous edition. [3]

Brazil won the match against Paraguay, thrashing them by 7–0 and winning its 3rd. continental title. [4]


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BrazilRoundParaguay
OpponentResultGroup stageOpponentResult
Flag of Ecuador (1900-2009).svg  Ecuador 9–1Match 1Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 3–0
Flag of Bolivia.svg  Bolivia 10–1Match 2Flag of Ecuador (1900-2009).svg  Ecuador 1–0
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 2–1Match 3Flag of Peru (1825-1884).svg  Peru 3–1
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 5–0Match 4Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 1–2
Flag of Peru (1825-1884).svg  Peru 7–1Match 5Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 4–2
Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 5–1Match 6Flag of Bolivia.svg  Bolivia 7–0
Flag of Paraguay (1842-1954).svg  Paraguay 1–2Match 7Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg  Brazil 2–1
TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg  Brazil 7601397+3212
Flag of Paraguay (1842-1954).svg  Paraguay 7601216+1512
Flag of Peru (1825-1884).svg  Peru 75022013+710
Flag of Bolivia.svg  Bolivia 74031324−118
Flag of Chile.svg  Chile 72141014−45
Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 72141420−65
Flag of Ecuador (1900-2009).svg  Ecuador 7106721−142
Flag of Colombia.svg  Colombia 7025423−192
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Match details

Brazil  Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg7–0Flag of Paraguay (1842-1954).svg  Paraguay
Ademir Soccerball shade.svg17', 27', 48'
Tesourinha Soccerball shade.svg43', 70'
Jair Soccerball shade.svg72', 89'
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Brazil
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