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The 1975 Copa América final was the final match to determine the Copa América champion. It was the first final round in Copa América history, as the previous editions of the tournament were determined through round-robin. The first leg was held in Estadio El Campín of Bogotá on October 16, the second leg in Estadio Nacional of Lima on October 22, and the playoff match in Estadio Olímpico of Caracas on 28 October.

Date16 October 1975
RefereeMiguel Comesaña (Argentina)
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1975 Copa América final
Event1975 Copa América
2–2 on points
Peru won after a play-off
First leg
Date16 October 1975
VenueEl Campín, Bogotá
RefereeMiguel Comesaña (Argentina)
Attendance50,000
Second leg
Date22 October 1975
VenueEstadio Nacional, Lima
RefereeJuan Silvagno (Chile)
Attendance50,000
Play-off
Date28 October 1975
VenueEstadio Olímpico, Caracas
RefereeRamón Barreto (Uruguay)
Attendance30,000
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The final was played in a two-legged tie system, the team earning more points would be the champion. A tie on points was resolved in a play-off match to be played at a neutral venue. It happened when Peru and Colombia each won a match.[1] Peru would defeat Colombia, 1–0. It was their second title.[2] Hugo Sotil of FC Barcelona scored the goal.[1]

Qualified teams

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Team Previous final app.
 Peru(None)[note 1]
 Colombia(None)
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  1. Peru had won the competition in 1939 but the winner had been decided by points.

Venues

Route to the final

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Peru Round Colombia
Opponent Result Group stage Opponent Result
 Chile1–1Match 1  Paraguay1–0
 Bolivia1–0Match 2  Ecuador3–1
 Bolivia3–1Match 3  Paraguay1–0
 Chile3–1Match 4  Ecuador2–0
Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 Peru 431083+57
 Chile 411276+13
 Bolivia 410339−62
Final standings
Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 Colombia 440071+68
 Paraguay 41125503
 Ecuador 4013410−61
Opponent Result Knockout stage Opponent Result
 Brazil3–1Semi-finals  Uruguay3–0
 Brazil0–2Semi-finals  Uruguay0–1
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Notes
  • Peru and Brazil tied 3–3 on aggregate but Peru qualified by the drawing of lots.[3]
  • Colombia won 3–1 on aggregate

Match details

First leg

First leg
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Attendance: 50,000
Referee: Miguel Comesaña (Argentina)
Colombia
Peru

Second leg

Second leg
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Attendance: 50,000
Referee: Juan Silvagno (Chile)
Peru
Colombia

Play-off

Playoff
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Attendance: 30,000
Peru
Colombia

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