1991 South American Women's Football Championship
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The 1991 South American Women's Football Championship (Campeonato Sudamericano de Fútbol Femenino 1991) was held in Maringá, Brazil between 28 April and 5 May 1991. It was the first staging of the South American Women's Football Championship and determined the CONMEBOL's single qualifier for the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Campeonato Sul-Americano de Futebol Feminino de 1991 | |
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Tournament details | |
Host country | Brazil |
Dates | 28 April – 5 May |
Teams | 3 (from 1 confederation) |
Venue(s) | 1 (in 1 host city) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Brazil (1st title) |
Runners-up | Chile |
Third place | Venezuela |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 3 |
Goals scored | 14 (4.67 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | Adriana (4 goals) |
Best player(s) | Ada Cruz |
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Brazil won the tournament, that was played with only three teams: Brazil, Chile and Venezuela.[1] Adriana was the tournament's top scorer, with four goals.[2] Chile's Ada Cruz was elected as the best player.[3]
In 1988, the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) had expressed interest in hosting the tournament.[4]