1983 Copa América final explained
The 1983 Copa América final was the final match to determine the champion of the 1983 Copa América, the 32nd. edition of this continental competition. The final was played in the two-legged tie system, with the team earning more points being the champion. The first leg was held on October 27 in Estadio Centenario of Montevideo, where Uruguay beat Brazil 2–0. In the second leg, held on November 4 in Estádio Fonte Nova in Salvador, both teams tied 0–0.
Uruguay was crowned champion winning 3–1 on points (plus 2–0 on aggregate), therefore achieving their 12th Copa América title.[1]
Qualified teams
Route to the final
See main article: 1983 Copa América.
| Uruguay | Round | Brazil |
|---|
| Opponent | Result | Group stage | Opponent | Result |
| 2–1 | Match 1 | | 1–0 | |
| 3–0 | Match 2 | | 0–1 | |
| 0–2 | Match 3 | | 5–0 | |
| 2–1 | Match 4 | | 0–0 | |
| Team | | | | | | | | |
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| align=left | | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 6 | | align=left | | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | +6 | 5 | | align=left | | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 | −9 | 1 | |
| Final standings | | Team | | | | | | | | |
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| align=left | | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 5 | | align=left | | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 5 | | align=left | | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | −6 | 2 | |
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| Opponent | Result | Knockout stage | Opponent | Result |
| 1–0 | Semi-finals | | 1–1 |
| 1–1 | Semi-finals | | 0–0 | |
- Notes:
- Uruguay won 2–1 on aggregate
- Brazil qualified on a drawing of lots
Match details
First leg
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Second leg
Notes and References
- https://www.rsssf.org/tables/83safull.html Copa América 1983
Omar Borrás
Carlos A. Parreira