The 1920 South American Championship of Nations was the fourth continental championship for nations in South America. It was held in

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from 11 to 26 September 1920.

Overview

The participating countries were the host

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and

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as the defending champion. Uruguay regained the title lost in the last edition, thus becoming champion for the third time in the first four editions of the tournament. Ángel Romano was the top goalscorer alongside teammate José Pérez, with three goals, repeating his feat of three years earlier. Brazil's 6–0 loss to Uruguay in this tournament would not be equaled until the

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, 94 years later, where they lost 7–1 against Germany.

Squads

For a complete list of participating squads see: '' 1920 South American Championship squads''

Venues

Final round

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Result

Goal scorers

3 goals * José Pérez * Ángel Romano 2 goals * Raúl Echeverría 1 goal * Miguel Dellavalle *

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* Ismael Alvariza * Hernando Bolados * Aurelio Domínguez *

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* José Piendibene * Antonio Urdinarán

References

External links

South American Championship 1920 at RSSSF
{{Copa América

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