Football at the 1966 Central American and Caribbean Games

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1966 Central American and Caribbean Games
Tournament details
Host countryPuerto Rico
CitySan Juan
Teams6 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
ChampionsFlag of Mexico.svg  Mexico (4th title)
Runners-upFlag of the Netherlands Antilles (1986-2010).svg  Netherlands Antilles
Third placeFlag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Fourth placeFlag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador
Tournament statistics
Matches played15
Goals scored44 (2.93 per match)
Top scorer(s) Flag of the Netherlands Antilles (1959-1986).svg Felix Angelico Perez
(6 goals)
1962
1970

Football was contested for men only at the 1966 Central American and Caribbean Games in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Contents

The gold medal was won by Netherlands Antilles for the third time, who earned 10 points [1]

EventGoldSilverBronze
Men's footballFlag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg  Mexico  (MEX)Flag of the Netherlands Antilles (1959-1986).svg  Netherlands Antilles  (AHO)Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba  (CUB)

Table

A 2 point system used.

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
1Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg  Mexico (C)5500112+910
2Flag of the Netherlands Antilles (1959-1986).svg  Netherlands Antilles 5401114+78
3Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba 5122106+44
4Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador 51225944
5Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica 510441062
6Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg  Puerto Rico 5023313102
Source: [1]
(C) Champions

Results

Puerto Rico  Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg0–4Flag of the Netherlands Antilles (1959-1986).svg  Netherlands Antilles
Report Dubero Soccerball shade.svg31', 60'
Felix Soccerball shade.svg51', 85'
Mexico  Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg1–0Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica
Torres Soccerball shade.svg69' Report
Cuba  Flag of Cuba.svg0–0Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador
Report
Netherlands Antilles  Flag of the Netherlands Antilles (1959-1986).svg1–0Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica
Felix Soccerball shade.svg80' Report
Puerto Rico  Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg0–2Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg  Mexico
Report J. González Soccerball shade.svg10'
Refugio Soccerball shade.svg44'
Puerto Rico  Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg1–1Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Piñeiro Soccerball shade.svg30' Report Pozo Soccerball shade.svg80'
Cuba  Flag of Cuba.svg7–0Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica
Report
Mexico  Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg5–2Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador
Torres Soccerball shade.svg?', ?'
Canela Soccerball shade.svg?'
J. González Soccerball shade.svg?'
Zárate Soccerball shade.svg?'
Report Deras Soccerball shade.svg?', ?'
Mexico  Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg2–0Flag of the Netherlands Antilles (1959-1986).svg  Netherlands Antilles
Canela Soccerball shade.svg50'
J. González Soccerball shade.svg60'
Report
Puerto Rico  Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg2–2Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador
? Soccerball shade.svg
? Soccerball shade.svg
Report Díaz Soccerball shade.svg?'
Bracamonte Soccerball shade.svg?'
El Salvador  Flag of El Salvador.svg1–0Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica
Cañada Soccerball shade.svg5' Report
Netherlands Antilles  Flag of the Netherlands Antilles (1959-1986).svg4–2Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Brete Soccerball shade.svg?', ?'
Felix Soccerball shade.svg?', ?'
Report ? Soccerball shade.svg
? Soccerball shade.svg
Netherlands Antilles  Flag of the Netherlands Antilles (1959-1986).svg2–0Flag of El Salvador.svg  El Salvador
Brete Soccerball shade.svg?'
Felix Soccerball shade.svg?'
Report
Mexico  Flag of Mexico (1934-1968).svg1–0Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Zárate Soccerball shade.svg38' Report
Puerto Rico  Flag of Puerto Rico (1952-1995).svg0–4Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica
Report
 1966 Central American and Caribbean Games 
Flag of Mexico.svg
Mexico

4th title

Statistics

Goalscorers

There were 44 goals scored in 15 matches, for an average of 2.93 goals per match.

6 goals

3 goals

2 goals

1 goal

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References

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