The fifteenth edition of the South American Championship was held in Lima, Peru from 15 January to 12 February.

Overview

The Peruvian team that won its first title

The participating countries were Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. Although CONMEBOL members since 1927, this tournament was the first time the Ecuadorian side participated. Colombia –member since 1936– withdrew again from the tournament, as well as Argentina, Bolivia and Brazil. Peru won for the first time.

Venues

Lima
Estadio Nacional
Capacity: 40,000

Squads

Main article: 1939 South American Championship squads

Final round

Each team played 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
 Peru 4 4 0 0 13 4 +9 8
 Uruguay 4 3 0 1 13 5 +8 6
 Paraguay 4 2 0 2 9 8 +1 4
 Chile 4 1 0 3 8 12 −4 2
 Ecuador 4 0 0 4 4 18 −14 0
Paraguay 5–1 Chile
Godoy 10', 24'
Barrios 47', 75'
Aquino 88'		 Sorrel 8'
Referee: Alberto March (Ecuador)
Peru 5–2 Ecuador
T. Fernández 6', 34', 77'
J. Alcalde 16', 58'		 Alcívar 55', 89'
Referee: Carlos Puyol (Uruguay)
Uruguay 6–0 Ecuador
Porta 22'
S. Varela 53', 55', 81'
Lago 65', 70'
Referee: Enrique Cuenca (Peru)
Peru 3–1 Chile
T. Fernández 46', 65' (pen.)
J. Alcalde 80'		 Domínguez 55'
Referee: Carlos Puyol (Uruguay)
Uruguay 3–2 Chile
S. Varela 11'
Camaití 30'
Chirimini 73'		 Muñoz 3'
Luco 39'
Referee: Enrique Cuenca (Peru)
Peru 3–0 Paraguay
T. Fernández 11', 30'
J. Alcalde 78'
Referee: Alfredo Vargas (Chile)
Chile 4–1 Ecuador
Toro 6'
Avendaño 15', 79'
Sorrel 19' (pen.)		 Arenas 35'
Referee: Carlos Puyol (Uruguay)
Uruguay 3–1 Paraguay
Lago 14'
S. Varela 40' (pen.)
Porta 66'		 Barrios 59'
Referee: Enrique Cuenca (Peru)
Paraguay 3–1 Ecuador
Mingo 4'
Godoy 61'
Barreiro 63'		 Arenas 75'
Referee: Enrique Cuenca (Peru)
Peru 2–1 Uruguay
J. Alcalde 7'
Bielich 35'		 Porta 44'
Referee: Alfredo Vargas (Chile)

Result

 1939 South American Championship champions 

Peru
First title

Goal scorers

Teodoro Fernández, top scorer

7 goals

5 goals

3 goals

2 goals

  • Chile José Avendaño
  • Chile Enrique Sorrel
  • Ecuador Marino Alcívar
  • Ecuador Manuel Arenas

1 goal

Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1939_South_American_Championship
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