Visca...
22 Nov 2005, 05:29 PM
well sort of. :D
In 1948, a Copa de Campeones was held in Santiago, won by Vasco da
Gama of Brazil; this tournament has been recognized as a precursor
of the Copa Libertadores by the South American Federation (CSF).
http://www.rsssf.com/sacups/copa48.html
Venue
Santiago (Chile)
Participants
Colo Colo (Chile) - National champions of 1947 and hosts
Emelec (Ecuador) - apparently invited (no national championship)
Lítoral (Bolivia) - La Paz champions of 1947
Municipal (Peru) - National runners-up of 1947
Nacional (Uruguay) - National champions of 1947
River Plate (Argentina) - National champions of 1947
Vasco da Gama (Brazil) - Rio de Janeiro champions of 1947 (undefeated)
In 1948, a Copa de Campeones was held in Santiago, won by Vasco da
Gama of Brazil; this tournament has been recognized as a precursor
of the Copa Libertadores by the South American Federation (CSF).
http://www.rsssf.com/sacups/copa48.html
Venue
Santiago (Chile)
Participants
Colo Colo (Chile) - National champions of 1947 and hosts
Emelec (Ecuador) - apparently invited (no national championship)
Lítoral (Bolivia) - La Paz champions of 1947
Municipal (Peru) - National runners-up of 1947
Nacional (Uruguay) - National champions of 1947
River Plate (Argentina) - National champions of 1947
Vasco da Gama (Brazil) - Rio de Janeiro champions of 1947 (undefeated)