Argentina - Brazil 2:0
10 FEB 1946, Copa América
Goals
1:0 Norberto Méndez 38', 2:0 Norberto Méndez 55'Argentina (Guillermo Stábile)
Claudio Vacca, José Salomón (30' José Marante), Juan Carlos Sobrero, Juan Carlos Fonda, León Strembel (30' Saúl Ongaro), Natalio Pescia, Vicente de la Mata, Norberto Méndez, Adolfo Pedernera, Ángel Labruna, Félix LoustauBrazil
Domingos da Guia, Zeze Procopio, Danilo Alvim, Chico, Jair, Zizinho, Heleno De Freitas, Jayme, Luiz 'Borracha', Norival, TesourinhaCards
Chico (Rred card), Vicente de la Mata 30' (Rred card)Venue
River Plate, Buenos Aires, Buenos AiresFinal Round · final table
| #Position | Team | PPlayed | WWon | DDrawn | LLost | GFGoals for | GAGoals against | GDGoal difference | PtsPoints | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 3 | +14 | 10 | WWinner |
| 2 | Brazil | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7 | +6 | 7 | |
| 3 | Paraguay | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 5 | |
| 4 | Uruguay | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 9 | +2 | 4 | |
| 5 | Chile | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 4 | |
| 6 | Bolivia | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 23 | -19 | 0 |
Trivia
Referee: Nobel Valentini (Uruguay).
Attendance: 80000 (El Gráfico).
The match was suspended for 70 minutes after the 30th minute.
Player Details
| Name | Cap | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Claudio Vacca | 7 | Boca Juniors |
| José Salomón | 44 | Racing Club |
| José Marante | 5 | Boca Juniors |
| Juan Carlos Sobrero | 10 | Newell's |
| Juan Carlos Fonda | 10 | Platense |
| León Strembel | 9 | Racing Club |
| Saúl Ongaro | 2 | Estudiantes LP |
| Natalio Pescia | 4 | Boca Juniors |
| Vicente de la Mata | 13 | Independiente |
| Norberto Méndez | 16 | Huracán |
| Adolfo Pedernera | 21 | River Plate |
| Ángel Labruna | 11 | River Plate |
| Félix Loustau | 14 | River Plate |
Earlier matches
Later matches
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