Taça Oswaldo Cruz
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.
| Organising body |  CBD APF |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1950 |
| Abolished | 1976 |
| Region | South America |
| Number of teams | 2 |
| Related competitions | Copa Roca |
| Last champions | Brazil (1976) |
| Most successful club(s) | Brazil (8 titles) |
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]
List of Champions
The cup was named after Doctor Oswaldo Cruz (1872–1917), notable scientist and epidemiologist of Brazil
| Year | Champion | 1st. leg | City | 2nd. leg | City | Aggr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Brazil | 2–0 | Rio de Janeiro | 3–3 | Sao Paulo | 5–3 |
| 1955 | Brazil | 3–0 | Rio de Janeiro | 3–3 | Sao Paulo | 6–3 |
| 1956 | Brazil | 2–0 | Asunción | 5–2 | Asunción | 7–2 |
| 1958 | Brazil | 5–1 | Rio de Janeiro | 0–0 | Sao Paulo | 5–1 |
| 1961 | Brazil | 2–0 | Asunción | 3–2 | Asunción | 5–2 |
| 1962 | Brazil | 6–0 | Rio de Janeiro | 4–0 | Sao Paulo | 10–0 |
| 1968 | Brazil | 4–0 | Asunción | 0–1 | Asunción | 4–1 |
| 1976 | Brazil | 1–1 | Asunción | 3–1 | Rio de Janeiro | 4–2 |
See also
References
- Copa Oswaldo Cruz by José L. Pierrend on the RSSSF
- Oswaldo Cruz - Historia on Invivo
- The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation: 100 years by Paulo Buss (archived, 21 Aug 2001)
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