Football at the 1959 Central American and Caribbean Games

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Football at the 1959 Central American and Caribbean Games
Tournament details
Host countryFlag of Venezuela (1954-2006).svg  Venezuela
Dates7–16 January
Teams5 (from 2 confederations)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg  Mexico (3rd title)
Runners-upFlag of the Netherlands Antilles.svg  Netherlands Antilles
Third placeFlag of Venezuela (1954-2006).svg  Venezuela
Fourth placeFlag of Panama.svg  Panama
Tournament statistics
Matches played10
Goals scored50 (5 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of the Netherlands Antilles.svg Erno Jansen
(8 goals)
← 1954
1962 →

Football was contested for men only at the 1959 Central American and Caribbean Games in Caracas, Venezuela.

Contents

The gold medal was won by Mexico for the third time, who earned 8 points [1]

Participating teams

TeamAppearancePrevious best performance
Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg  Mexico 5thGold medal (1935, 1938)
Flag of the Netherlands Antilles.svg  Netherlands Antilles 3rdGold medal (1950)
Flag of Panama.svg  Panama 4thSilver medal (1946)
Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg  Puerto Rico 2nd7th (1946)
Flag of Venezuela (1954-2006).svg  Venezuela 3rd5th (1946)
EventGoldSilverBronze
Men's footballFlag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg  Mexico  (MEX)Flag of the Netherlands Antilles (1959-1986).svg  Netherlands Antilles  (AHO)Flag of Venezuela (1954-2006).svg  Venezuela  (VEN)

Table

A 2 point system used.

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg  Mexico (C)4400103+78
2Flag of the Netherlands Antilles.svg  Netherlands Antilles 4211215+165
3Flag of Venezuela (1954-2006).svg  Venezuela 4121127+54
4Flag of Panama.svg  Panama 411269−33
5Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg  Puerto Rico 4004126−250
Source: [1]
(C) Champion

Results

Netherlands Antilles  Flag of the Netherlands Antilles.svg15–0Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg  Puerto Rico
Jansen Soccerball shade.svg8', 48', 53', 65', 84'
Valerian Soccerball shade.svg18'
Gumbs Soccerball shade.svg21', 86'
Canword Soccerball shade.svg29', 56', 88'
Dirksz Soccerball shade.svg40'
Cameron Soccerball shade.svg53'
Bibiana Soccerball shade.svg70', 76'		 Report
Estadio Olímpico de la UCV , Caracas
Mexico  Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg3–1Flag of Panama.svg  Panama
Contreras Soccerball shade.svg29'
Arias Soccerball shade.svg52', 64'		 Report Valderrama Soccerball shade.svg86'
Estadio Olímpico de la UCV , Caracas
Netherlands Antilles  Flag of the Netherlands Antilles.svg2–2Flag of Venezuela (1954-2006).svg  Venezuela
Jansen Soccerball shade.svg4', 65' Report Tovar Soccerball shade.svg42'
Rodríguez Soccerball shade.svg47'
Estadio Olímpico de la UCV , Caracas
Puerto Rico  Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg1–2Flag of Panama.svg  Panama
Piñeiro Soccerball shade.svg21' Report Ponce Soccerball shade.svg25', 55'
Estadio Olímpico de la UCV , Caracas
Mexico  Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg3–1Flag of Venezuela (1954-2006).svg  Venezuela
Contreras Soccerball shade.svg17'
Arias Soccerball shade.svg26'
Noriega Soccerball shade.svg67'		 Report Alterio Soccerball shade.svg87'
Estadio Olímpico de la UCV , Caracas
Panama  Flag of Panama.svg1–3Flag of the Netherlands Antilles.svg  Netherlands Antilles
Ponce Soccerball shade.svg59' Report Bernardina Soccerball shade.svg56'
Valerian Soccerball shade.svg63'
Jansen Soccerball shade.svg67'
Estadio Olímpico de la UCV , Caracas
Mexico  Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg2–0Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg  Puerto Rico
Noriega Soccerball shade.svg22'
Díez Soccerball shade.svg87'		 Report
Estadio Olímpico de la UCV , Caracas
Venezuela  Flag of Venezuela (1954-2006).svg2–2Flag of Panama.svg  Panama
Estrada Soccerball shade.svg31'
Vidal Soccerball shade.svg48'		 Report Valderrama Soccerball shade.svg50'
Ponce Soccerball shade.svg75'
Estadio Olímpico de la UCV , Caracas
Netherlands Antilles  Flag of the Netherlands Antilles.svg1–2Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg  Mexico
Bibiana Soccerball shade.svg84' Report Arias Soccerball shade.svg10', 79'
Estadio Olímpico de la UCV , Caracas
Venezuela  Flag of Venezuela (1954-2006).svg7–0Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg  Puerto Rico
Casado Soccerball shade.svg22'
Vidal Soccerball shade.svg53', 66', 79'
Rodríguez Soccerball shade.svg73'
Estrada Soccerball shade.svg84'
Tovar Soccerball shade.svg87'		 Report
Estadio Olímpico de la UCV , Caracas
 1959 Central American
and Caribbean Games 
Flag of Mexico.svg
Mexico
3rd title

Statistics

Goalscorers

There were 50 goals scored in 10 matches, for an average of 5 goals per match.

8 goals

5 goals

4 goals

3 goals

2 goals

1 goal

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References

  1. 1 2 "Central American and Caribbean Games 1959 (Caracas, Venezuela)". RSSSF.com. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 2 June 2022.


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