Copa Oro
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The Copa de Oro or Copa de Oro Nicolás Leoz, was a football club competition contested annually by the winners of the Copa Libertadores de América
, the Supercopa Sudamericana
, the Copa CONMEBOL
, and the Supercopa Masters
(CONMEBOL Masters in the 1996 edition). The cup is one of the many inter-South American club competitions that have been organised by CONMEBOL
. The first competition was held in the 1993 season, and the last in 1996. Boca Juniors, Cruzeiro
and Flamengo
were the only winners of the tournament with one title each. Brazil became the most successful nation of the competition with two victories.
was contested by Atlético Mineiro (winners of the 1992 Copa CONMEBOL
), Boca Juniors (winners of the 1992 Supercopa Masters), Cruzeiro (winners of the 1992 Supercopa Sudamericana
) and São Paulo (winners of the 1992 Copa Libertadores
). In the semifinals, Boca Juniors defeated Telê Santana
's São Paulo in the mythical La Bombonera
1-0; the Paulistas golden generation
would return the dosage on the return leg and the series went into extra-time. Tied 1-1 on aggregate, Sergio Daniel Martínez made history as he scored the first ever golden goal
in a South American competition. In the final, Boca Juniors managed to hold Atletico Mineiro to a 0-0 tie in the Mineirão
and win 1-0 in Buenos Aires, with the goal coming from Carlos MacAllister
, to become the first ever winners of the competition. In 1994, the tournament was not played because of the scandal last year.
In 1995, Cruzeiro faced São Paulo; in the first leg in Belo Horizonte
, São Paulo managed to win 0-1 before the game was suspended at the 47th minute due to Cruzeiro having four players sent off in the first half (they had used all the substitutions) and having one injured player leaving just six in the field for la Reposa; in accordance with the regulations, the minimum number of players per team is seven. However, Cruzeiro managed to come back from and win 0-1 in the Morumbi
to eventually win the trophy on penalties. Due to scheduling conflicts, this season was played as part of the Supercopa Sudamericana
, specifically the quarterfinal stage. The last edition
was played entirely in the city of Manaus
. In the semifinals, Flamengo
defeated Rosario Central
2-1 and Sao Paulo 3-1 and become champions of the competition.
,,,
Copa Libertadores de América
The Copa Santander Libertadores de América , known simply as the Copa Libertadores and originally known as the Copa Campeones de América , is an annual international club football competition organized by CONMEBOL since 1960...
, the Supercopa Sudamericana
Supercopa Sudamericana
The Supercopa Sudamericana , also known as the Supercopa Libertadores João Havelange, Supercopa Libertadores, Supercopa João Havelange or simply Supercopa, was a football club competition contested annually by the past winners of the Copa Libertadores...
, the Copa CONMEBOL
Copa CONMEBOL
The Copa CONMEBOL was an annual football cup competition organized by CONMEBOL between 1992 and 1999 for eligible South American football clubs. During its time of existence, it was the third most prestigious South American club football contest after the Copa Libertadores and Supercopa...
, and the Supercopa Masters
Supercopa Masters
The Supercopa Masters, also known as Copa Master de Supercopa, was a football tournament for clubs that had previously won the Supercopa Sudamericana. It was only played in 1992 and 1995.-1992 Supercopa Masters:...
(CONMEBOL Masters in the 1996 edition). The cup is one of the many inter-South American club competitions that have been organised by CONMEBOL
CONMEBOL
The South American Football Confederation , commonly known as CONMEBOL , is the continental governing body of association football in South America and it is one of FIFA's six continental confederations...
. The first competition was held in the 1993 season, and the last in 1996. Boca Juniors, Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in...
and Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
were the only winners of the tournament with one title each. Brazil became the most successful nation of the competition with two victories.
History
The 1993 edition1993 Copa de Oro
-Semifinal 2:Only one leg was played between Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro. Atlético Mineiro won 5-4 on penalties.-First leg:-Second leg:-Top goalscorers:2 goals Sergio Daniel Martínez1 goal Carlos MacAllister Gustavo Matosas-External links:*...
was contested by Atlético Mineiro (winners of the 1992 Copa CONMEBOL
1992 Copa CONMEBOL
The 1992 Copa CONMEBOL was the first edition of CONMEBOL's annual club tournament. Teams that failed to qualify for the Copa Libertadores played in this tournament. Sixteen teams from the nine South American football confederations qualified for this tournament...
), Boca Juniors (winners of the 1992 Supercopa Masters), Cruzeiro (winners of the 1992 Supercopa Sudamericana
1992 Supercopa Sudamericana
The 1992 Supercopa Sudamericana was the fifth season of the Supercopa Sudamericana, a club football tournament for past Copa Libertadores winners. The tournament was won by Cruzeiro, who beat Racing 4–1 on aggregate in the final...
) and São Paulo (winners of the 1992 Copa Libertadores
1992 Copa Libertadores
The 1992 Copa Libertadores was the 33rd edition of the Copa Libertadores, CONMEBOL's annual international club tournament. São Paulo won the competition....
). In the semifinals, Boca Juniors defeated Telê Santana
Telê Santana
Telê Santana da Silva, also known as Telê Santana , was a Brazilian football manager and former player...
's São Paulo in the mythical La Bombonera
Estadio Alberto J. Armando
The Estadio Alberto J. Armando is a stadium located in the La Boca district of Buenos Aires. Widely known as La Bombonera due to its shape, with a "flat" stand on one side of the pitch and three steep stands round the rest of the stadium...
1-0; the Paulistas golden generation
Golden Generation
In sport, a golden generation is an exceptionally gifted group of players of similar age, whose achievements reach or are expected to reach a level of success beyond that which their team had previously achieved...
would return the dosage on the return leg and the series went into extra-time. Tied 1-1 on aggregate, Sergio Daniel Martínez made history as he scored the first ever golden goal
Golden goal
The golden goal is a method used in association football, field hockey, ice hockey and korfball to decide the winner of games in elimination matches which end in a draw after the end of regulation time. It is a type of sudden death. Golden goal rules allow the team that scores the first goal during...
in a South American competition. In the final, Boca Juniors managed to hold Atletico Mineiro to a 0-0 tie in the Mineirão
Mineirão
Mineirão , officially Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto established in 1965 in Belo Horizonte, is the largest football stadium in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and the second largest in the country, after Maracanã...
and win 1-0 in Buenos Aires, with the goal coming from Carlos MacAllister
Carlos MacAllister
Carlos Javier Mac Allister is a former Argentine former football player who played 3 international matches for Argentina in 1993 as a left-back.-Club career:...
, to become the first ever winners of the competition. In 1994, the tournament was not played because of the scandal last year.
In 1995, Cruzeiro faced São Paulo; in the first leg in Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte is the capital of and largest city in the state of Minas Gerais, located in the southeastern region of Brazil. It is the third largest metropolitan area in the country...
, São Paulo managed to win 0-1 before the game was suspended at the 47th minute due to Cruzeiro having four players sent off in the first half (they had used all the substitutions) and having one injured player leaving just six in the field for la Reposa; in accordance with the regulations, the minimum number of players per team is seven. However, Cruzeiro managed to come back from and win 0-1 in the Morumbi
Estádio do Morumbi
Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo is a stadium in São Paulo, Brazil, home of São Paulo Futebol Clube and its formal name honors Cícero Pompeu de Toledo, who was São Paulo FC's chairman during most of the stadium construction, and died before its inauguration....
to eventually win the trophy on penalties. Due to scheduling conflicts, this season was played as part of the Supercopa Sudamericana
Supercopa Sudamericana
The Supercopa Sudamericana , also known as the Supercopa Libertadores João Havelange, Supercopa Libertadores, Supercopa João Havelange or simply Supercopa, was a football club competition contested annually by the past winners of the Copa Libertadores...
, specifically the quarterfinal stage. The last edition
1996 Copa de Oro
-Semifinals:-----Final:-Top goalscorers:3 goals Sávio2 goals Fabio Baiano1 goal Adriano Müller Emerson Víctor Aristizábal Eduardo Montoya-External links:* at RSSSF...
was played entirely in the city of Manaus
Manaus
Manaus is a city in Brazil, the capital of the state of Amazonas. It is situated at the confluence of the Negro and Solimões rivers. It is the most populous city of Amazonas, according to the statistics of Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, and is a popular ecotourist destination....
. In the semifinals, Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team...
defeated Rosario Central
Rosario Central
Club Atlético Rosario Central is a sports club based in Rosario, Argentina. Its football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second tier of the Argentine football league system, after being relegated in the 2009-10 season....
2-1 and Sao Paulo 3-1 and become champions of the competition.
Key
| * | Winner after a penalty shoot-out |
| Bold | Indicates the winner |
Finals
| Year | Country | Home team | Score | Away team | Country | Venue | Location | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 1993 Copa de Oro -Semifinal 2:Only one leg was played between Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro. Atlético Mineiro won 5-4 on penalties.-First leg:-Second leg:-Top goalscorers:2 goals Sergio Daniel Martínez1 goal Carlos MacAllister Gustavo Matosas-External links:*... |
 Brazil |
Atlético Mineiro | 0–0 | Boca Juniors Boca Juniors Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División.... |
 Argentina |
Mineirão Mineirão Mineirão , officially Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto established in 1965 in Belo Horizonte, is the largest football stadium in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and the second largest in the country, after Maracanã... |
Belo Horizonte Belo Horizonte Belo Horizonte is the capital of and largest city in the state of Minas Gerais, located in the southeastern region of Brazil. It is the third largest metropolitan area in the country... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people... |
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| Argentina |
Boca Juniors Boca Juniors Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División.... |
1–0 | Atlético Mineiro | Brazil |
Estadio Camilo Cichero Estadio Alberto J. Armando The Estadio Alberto J. Armando is a stadium located in the La Boca district of Buenos Aires. Widely known as La Bombonera due to its shape, with a "flat" stand on one side of the pitch and three steep stands round the rest of the stadium... |
Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent... , Argentina Argentina Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires... |
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| Boca Juniors won 3–1 on goals | ||||||||
| 1995 1995 Copa de Oro -Second leg:-Top goalscorers:1 goal Palhinha Dinei-External links:*... |
Brazil |
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro Esporte Clube Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in... |
0–1 | São Paulo | Brazil |
Mineirão Mineirão Mineirão , officially Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto established in 1965 in Belo Horizonte, is the largest football stadium in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and the second largest in the country, after Maracanã... |
Belo Horizonte Belo Horizonte Belo Horizonte is the capital of and largest city in the state of Minas Gerais, located in the southeastern region of Brazil. It is the third largest metropolitan area in the country... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people... |
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| Brazil |
São Paulo | 0–1 | Cruzeiro Cruzeiro Esporte Clube Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in... |
Brazil |
Estádio do Morumbi Estádio do Morumbi Estádio Cícero Pompeu de Toledo is a stadium in São Paulo, Brazil, home of São Paulo Futebol Clube and its formal name honors Cícero Pompeu de Toledo, who was São Paulo FC's chairman during most of the stadium construction, and died before its inauguration.... |
São Paulo São Paulo São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people... |
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| 3–3 on goals; 1–1 on aggregate; Cruzeiro won 2–4 in a penalty shootout* | ||||||||
| Year | Country | Winner | Score | Runner-up | Country | Venue | Location | Refs |
| 1996 1996 Copa de Oro -Semifinals:-----Final:-Top goalscorers:3 goals Sávio2 goals Fabio Baiano1 goal Adriano Müller Emerson Víctor Aristizábal Eduardo Montoya-External links:* at RSSSF... |
Brazil |
Flamengo Clube de Regatas do Flamengo Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team... |
3–1 | São Paulo | Brazil |
Vivaldão Vivaldão Estádio Vivaldo Lima, usually known by its nickname Vivaldão, was a multi-purpose stadium in Manaus, Brazil. It was formerly used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 43,000, with 31,000 seats. It was built between 1958 and 1970.... |
Manaus Manaus Manaus is a city in Brazil, the capital of the state of Amazonas. It is situated at the confluence of the Negro and Solimões rivers. It is the most populous city of Amazonas, according to the statistics of Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, and is a popular ecotourist destination.... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people... |
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By club
| Team | Winner | Runner-up | Years won | Years runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Juniors |
1 | 0 | 1993 1993 Copa de Oro -Semifinal 2:Only one leg was played between Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro. Atlético Mineiro won 5-4 on penalties.-First leg:-Second leg:-Top goalscorers:2 goals Sergio Daniel Martínez1 goal Carlos MacAllister Gustavo Matosas-External links:*... |
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| Cruzeiro Cruzeiro Esporte Clube Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in... |
1 | 0 | 1995 1995 Copa de Oro -Second leg:-Top goalscorers:1 goal Palhinha Dinei-External links:*... |
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| Flamengo Clube de Regatas do Flamengo Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team... |
1 | 0 | 1996 1996 Copa de Oro -Semifinals:-----Final:-Top goalscorers:3 goals Sávio2 goals Fabio Baiano1 goal Adriano Müller Emerson Víctor Aristizábal Eduardo Montoya-External links:* at RSSSF... |
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| São Paulo São Paulo Futebol Clube São Paulo Futebol Clube , commonly known as São Paulo, is a professional football club based in São Paulo, Brazil. They play in the Campeonato Paulista, São Paulo's state league, and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or Brasileirão, Brazil's national league, and are one of the only five clubs to... |
0 | 2 | 1995 1995 Copa de Oro -Second leg:-Top goalscorers:1 goal Palhinha Dinei-External links:*... , 1996 1996 Copa de Oro -Semifinals:-----Final:-Top goalscorers:3 goals Sávio2 goals Fabio Baiano1 goal Adriano Müller Emerson Víctor Aristizábal Eduardo Montoya-External links:* at RSSSF... |
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| Atlético Mineiro Clube Atlético Mineiro Clube Atlético Mineiro , are a Brazilian football club based in Belo Horizonte, the oldest in the city. Founded in 1908, they play in the Campeonato Mineiro and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or Brasileirão. Atlético Mineiro have been Brazilian champions once, state winners a record 40 times and... |
0 | 1 | 1993 1993 Copa de Oro -Semifinal 2:Only one leg was played between Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro. Atlético Mineiro won 5-4 on penalties.-First leg:-Second leg:-Top goalscorers:2 goals Sergio Daniel Martínez1 goal Carlos MacAllister Gustavo Matosas-External links:*... |
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By nation
| Nation | Winners | Runners-Up | Winning Clubs | Runners-Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people... |
2 | 3 | Cruzeiro Cruzeiro Esporte Clube Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in... (1), Flamengo Clube de Regatas do Flamengo Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , also known as Flamengo and familiarly as Mengão, is a Brazilian sports club based in the Flamengo bairro, Zona Sul, Rio de Janeiro, best known for its professional football team... (1) |
São Paulo São Paulo Futebol Clube São Paulo Futebol Clube , commonly known as São Paulo, is a professional football club based in São Paulo, Brazil. They play in the Campeonato Paulista, São Paulo's state league, and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or Brasileirão, Brazil's national league, and are one of the only five clubs to... (2), Atlético Mineiro Clube Atlético Mineiro Clube Atlético Mineiro , are a Brazilian football club based in Belo Horizonte, the oldest in the city. Founded in 1908, they play in the Campeonato Mineiro and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or Brasileirão. Atlético Mineiro have been Brazilian champions once, state winners a record 40 times and... (1) |
| Argentina Argentina Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires... |
1 | 0 | Boca Juniors (1) | |