Taça_Oswaldo_Cruz

Taça Oswaldo Cruz

Taça Oswaldo Cruz

Football tournament

The Taça Oswaldo Cruz (English: Oswaldo Cruz Cup), was a football tournament played between the national teams of Brazil and Paraguay, and contested from 1950 to 1976, albeit irregularly.[1] It was organised by the Brazilian Sports Confederation and the Paraguayan Football Association with the purpose of promoting sporting exchange between the two countries.

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The trophy was named after Oswaldo Cruz, a Brazilian physician, pioneer bacteriologist and epidemiologist,[2] and founder of the Oswaldo Cruz Institute.[3]

The competition was played in a two-legged format, with all the editions being won by Brazil. From a total of 16 matches in 8 editions contested, Brazil won 11, with Paraguay only winning once.[1]

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The cup was named after Doctor Oswaldo Cruz (1872–1917), notable scientist and epidemiologist of Brazil
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Titles

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See also

References

  1. [1]
    Copa Oswaldo Cruz by José L. Pierrend on the RSSSF
  2. [2]
    Oswaldo Cruz - Historia on Invivo
  3. [3]
    The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation: 100 years by Paulo Buss (archived, 21 Aug 2001)
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