Andrés Mazali
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Andrés Mazali was a twice Olympic Gold medallist for Uruguay
in the 1924 and 1928 Olympic football tournaments, but is, perhaps, famous for his ill-judged decision to break curfew in the days leading up to the start of the first, deciding to go out on a date with a mystery blond before the FIFA World Cup
in Uruguay
.
fixture against Yugoslavia
in Colombes
, Paris
having won his place from Pedro Casella who, at the time, was plying his trade with Universal FC (Uruguay).
was assured, where he conceded only one goal on his way to achieving victory with Uruguay.
and in 1927 by Miguel Capuccini
of Montevideo Wanderers F.C.
. When Mazali did regain his position (recalled into Primo Giannoti's Olympic squad prior to Amsterdam) he regained his form as well. He conceded only five goals on his way to a second Olympic Gold Medal; in the 1929 edition of the South American Championships, however, in Buenos Aires, both he and the team suffered ill-form, he conceding six goals and the Uruguayans finishing in 3rd place overall. His last match for the national side was a 2-0 defeat to the Argentinians in Buenos Aires in the last match of the competition in November, 1929.
for the 1930 FIFA World Cup
, the Uruguayans were under strict instructions from Alberto Suppici
not to leave the team hotel beyond curfew hours. At one point close to the tournament Mazali breached the curfew and was, thereafter, banned from participating in the tournament by Supicci and never played for Uruguay again. His place at the tournament was taken by Enrique Ballesteros
of Rampla Juniors
.
Mazali was one of four players who became double Gold medallists; the other three Santos Urdinarán
, Héctor Scarone
and José Leandro Andrade all became World Champions under Alberto Suppici
.
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
in the 1924 and 1928 Olympic football tournaments, but is, perhaps, famous for his ill-judged decision to break curfew in the days leading up to the start of the first, deciding to go out on a date with a mystery blond before the FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
in Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
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International Debut
Mazali, a member of the Nacional side that won three domestic titles between 1922 and 1924 Nacional Montevideo#Official domestic honours (122) (the side only conceded 29 goals in those three, turbulent seasons; Peñarol were banned from the national league in 1923 http://rsssf.com/tablesu/uruhist.html), made his debut on May 26, 1924 in an Olympic GamesOlympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
fixture against Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia refers to three political entities that existed successively on the western part of the Balkans during most of the 20th century....
in Colombes
Colombes
Colombes is a commune in the northwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-History:On 13 March 1896, 17% of the territory of Colombes was detached and became the commune of Bois-Colombes ....
, Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
having won his place from Pedro Casella who, at the time, was plying his trade with Universal FC (Uruguay).
Olympic Triumph
Uruguay won that fixture 7-0 and he conceded only two goals on his way to the Olympic title http://rsssf.com/tableso/ol1924f-det.html. By the time of the 1924 South American Championships his place behind his captain José NasazziJosé Nasazzi
José Nasazzi Yarza was the Uruguayan footballer who captained his country when they won the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930.-Biography:...
was assured, where he conceded only one goal on his way to achieving victory with Uruguay.
South American Championships
His place was taken at the 1926 South American Championships by Fausto Batignani of Liverpool FC (Montevideo)Liverpool FC (Montevideo)
Liverpool Fútbol Club is a Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo. The club joined the first division for the first time in 1919.- History :...
and in 1927 by Miguel Capuccini
Miguel Capuccini
Miguel Capuccini was an Uruguayan footballer who was part of the team that won the first ever World Cup in 1930 for Uruguay, but he did not play any matches in the tournament. He was a club player of Peñarol Montevideo.-References:**...
of Montevideo Wanderers F.C.
Montevideo Wanderers F.C.
Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club, usually known simply as Wanderers is a Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo. The club are currently members of the Primera División and play at the Estadio Viera...
. When Mazali did regain his position (recalled into Primo Giannoti's Olympic squad prior to Amsterdam) he regained his form as well. He conceded only five goals on his way to a second Olympic Gold Medal; in the 1929 edition of the South American Championships, however, in Buenos Aires, both he and the team suffered ill-form, he conceding six goals and the Uruguayans finishing in 3rd place overall. His last match for the national side was a 2-0 defeat to the Argentinians in Buenos Aires in the last match of the competition in November, 1929.
Breaking Curfew
When in MontevideoMontevideo
Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento...
for the 1930 FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
, the Uruguayans were under strict instructions from Alberto Suppici
Alberto Suppici
Alberto Horacio Suppici Sedes was coach of the Uruguay team during the 1930 FIFA World Cup, leading the host nation to victory in the first ever FIFA World Cup. Suppici is known as el Profesor...
not to leave the team hotel beyond curfew hours. At one point close to the tournament Mazali breached the curfew and was, thereafter, banned from participating in the tournament by Supicci and never played for Uruguay again. His place at the tournament was taken by Enrique Ballesteros
Enrique Ballesteros
Enrique Ballestrero was a goalkeeper for Uruguay who was a member of the champion squad at the 1930 FIFA World Cup. He played in all four matches of the tournament, including the final win against Argentina. "Quique" Ballestrero played for the Rampla Juniors.-References:...
of Rampla Juniors
Rampla Juniors
Rampla Juniors Fútbol Club, usually known simply as Rampla Juniors is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo.-Origin and colours:...
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Mazali was one of four players who became double Gold medallists; the other three Santos Urdinarán
Santos Urdinarán
Santos "Vasquito" Urdinarán , known as el Vasquito, was a footballer from Uruguay. He played for Nacional from 1919 to 1933 , playing the position of right winger. He was born and died in Montevideo.He also played 20 matches and scored 2 goals for the Uruguay national football team...
, Héctor Scarone
Héctor Scarone
Héctor Pedro Scarone Beretta was a Uruguayan football striker. He went on for many years Since 1930 to holds the record as the all-time leading scorer with 31 goals in 52 games between 1917 and 1930 for the Uruguayan national team...
and José Leandro Andrade all became World Champions under Alberto Suppici
Alberto Suppici
Alberto Horacio Suppici Sedes was coach of the Uruguay team during the 1930 FIFA World Cup, leading the host nation to victory in the first ever FIFA World Cup. Suppici is known as el Profesor...
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