1917 South American Championship

The 1917 South American Championship of Nations was the second edition of the continental tournament now known as the Copa América. It was held in Montevideo, Uruguay from 30 September to 14 October 1917. Hosts Uruguay retained the title after winning 1–0 over Argentina in the last match of the competition. Ángel Romano from Uruguay finished as the top scorer of the tournament with 4 goals.

1917 South American Championship of Nations
Tournament details
Host countryUruguay
Dates30 September – 14 October
Teams4 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions Uruguay (2nd title)
Runners-up Argentina
Third place Brazil
Fourth place Chile
Tournament statistics
Matches played6
Goals scored21 (3.5 per match)
Top scorer(s)Uruguay Ángel Romano
(4 goals)

Format
The Uruguay team that won the championship

There was no qualifying for the tournament. The participating countries were Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay. Each team played one match against each of the other teams in a single group. The team with the best position after the matches was the champion. Two points were awarded for a win, one for a draw, and zero for a defeat.

Squads

Venues

All the matches were played at Parque Pereira, a 40,000 seater multi-use stadium in Montevideo.

Uruguay Montevideo
Parque Pereira
Capacity: 40,000

Final round

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

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 Uruguay 330090+96
 Argentina 320153+24
 Brazil 310278−12
 Chile 3003010−100
Uruguay 4–0 Chile
C.Scarone 20', 62' (pen.)
Romano 44', 75'
Parque Pereira, Montevideo
Referee: Germán Guassone (Argentina)
Argentina 4–2 Brazil
Calomino 15'
Ohaco 56' (pen.), 58' (pen.)
A. Blanco 80'		 Neco 8'
Lagreca 39' (pen.)
Parque Pereira, Montevideo
Referee: Carlos Fanta (Chile)
Argentina 1–0 Chile
García 76' (o.g.)
Parque Pereira, Montevideo
Referee: Álvaro Saralegui (Uruguay)
Uruguay 4–0 Brazil
H. Scarone 8'
Romano 17', 77'
C. Scarone 86'
Parque Pereira, Montevideo
Referee: Germán Guassone (Argentina)
Brazil 5–0 Chile
Caetano 21'
Neco 23'
Haroldo 26', 59'
Amílcar 41'
Parque Pereira, Montevideo
Referee: Ricardo Vallarino (Uruguay)
Uruguay 1–0 Argentina
H. Scarone 62'
Parque Pereira, Montevideo
Referee: Juan Livingstone (Chile)

Result
 1917 South American Championship champions 

Uruguay
Second title

Goal scorers
Ángel Romano, top scorer

There were 21 goals scored in 6 matches, for an average of 3.5 goals per match.

4 goals

3 goals

  • Uruguay Carlos Scarone

2 goals

1 goal

Source: RSSSF

Own goals

  • Chile Luis García (for Argentina)
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