Football at the 1951 Pan American Games

The first edition of the football tournament at the Pan American Games was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from February 25 to March 8, 1951. Five teams did compete, after Brazil withdrew on February 16, 1951.

Football – Men's tournament at the I Pan American Games
VenueEstadio Monumental
Dates25 February–8 March
Medalists
 
 
 
1955»

Paraguay participated with the club side Sport Colombia, strengthened with some guest players from other clubs. Costa Rica and Venezuela entered their full national teams (as they only had amateur football domestically).[1]

Competition

Table
Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 Argentina 4400162+148
 Costa Rica 4211912−35
 Chile 412186+24
 Venezuela 4103514−92
 Paraguay 401359−41
Match results
Argentina 5–0 Venezuela
Costa Rica 2–2 Chile
Venezuela 3–2 Paraguay
Costa Rica 3–1 Venezuela
Chile 4–1 Venezuela
Argentina 7–1 Costa Rica
Argentina 2–1 Chile
Argentina 2–0 Paraguay
Costa Rica 3–2 Paraguay
Chile 1–1 Paraguay

Awards

 1951 Pan American Games Winners 

Argentina
First title

References


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