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1920 South American Championship of Nations
Copa América (since 1975)
Tournament details
Host countryChile
DatesSeptember 11 – October 3
Teams4 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions Uruguay (3rd title)
Runners-up Argentina
Third place Brazil
Fourth place Chile
Tournament statistics
Matches played6
Goals scored16 (2.67 per match)
Top scorer(s)Uruguay José Pérez
Uruguay Ángel Romano
(3 goals each)
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The 1920 South American Championship of Nations was the fourth continental championship for nations in South America. It was held in Valparaíso, Chile from September 11 to October 3, 1920.

The participating countries were the host Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil 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 3 goals, repeating his feat of three years earlier.

Final round

Each team played one match against each of the other teams. Two (2) points were awarded for a win, one (1) point for a draw and zero (0) points for a defeat.

Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 Uruguay 3 2 1 0 9 2 +7 5
 Argentina 3 1 2 0 4 2 +2 4
 Brazil 3 1 0 2 1 8 −7 2
 Chile 3 0 1 2 2 4 −2 1
Brazil 1–0 Chile
Alvariza 53'
Referee: Martín Aphesteguy (Uruguay)
Argentina 1–1 Uruguay
Echeverría 75' Piendibene 10'
Referee: Francisco Jiménez (Chile)
Uruguay 6–0 Brazil
Romano 23', 60'
Urdinarán 26' (pen.)
Pérez 29', 65'
Campolo 48'
Referee: Carlos Fanta (Chile)
Chile 1–1 Argentina
Bolados 30' Dellavalle 13'
Referee: João De María (Brazil)
Argentina 2–0 Brazil
Echeverría 40'
Libonatti 73'
Referee: Martín Aphesteguy (Uruguay)
Uruguay 2–1 Chile
Romano 37'
Pérez 65'		 Domínguez 60'
Referee: Carlos Fanta (Chile)

Result

Uruguay's winning squad.
 1920 South American Championship Champions 

Uruguay
Third title

Goal scorers

3 goals

2 goals

  • Argentina Raúl Echeverría

1 goal

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