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.
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, and founder of the Oswaldo Cruz Institute.
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.
List of Champions
| Ed. | Year | Champion | 1st. leg | City | 2nd. leg | City | Result (points) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1950 | Brazil | 2–0 | Rio de Janeiro | 3–3 | Sao Paulo | 3–1 |
2 | 1955 | Brazil | 3–0 | Rio de Janeiro | 3–3 | Sao Paulo | 3–1 |
3 | 1956 | Brazil | 2–0 | Asunción | 5–2 | Asunción | 4–0 |
4 | 1958 | Brazil | 5–1 | Rio de Janeiro | 0–0 | Sao Paulo | 3–1 |
5 | 1961 | Brazil | 2–0 | Asunción | 3–2 | Asunción | 4–0 |
6 | 1962 | Brazil | 6–0 | Rio de Janeiro | 4–0 | Sao Paulo | 4–0 |
7 | 1968 | Brazil | 4–0 | Asunción | 0–1 | Asunción | 2–2 (4–1 g.d.) |
8 | 1976 | Brazil | 1–1 | Asunción | 3–1 | Rio de Janeiro | 3–1 |
Titles
| Team | Won |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 8 |
| Paraguay | 0 |
See also
References
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