Category: CSF South America

FF de Chile Primera Division 2020-21

Final Table

FF de Chile Primera Division 2020-21

PosTeamPWDLFAGDPts
1Universidad Catolica (C)341811565353065
2Union La Calera341761159411857
3Universidad de Chile341313849331652
4Union Espanola341410105553252
5Palestino34149114945451
6Deportes Antofagasta341212104342148
7Cobresal34138134540547
8Huachipato34137144344-146
9Curico Unido34137144052-1246
10O'Higgins34129134039145
11Santiago Wanderers34128144253-1144
12Everton341013113741-443
13Audax Italiano341011134750-341
14Union de Concepcion (RP)34914113846-841
15Deportes La Serena34109153441-739
16Colo Colo (RP)34912133343-1039
17Deportes Iquique (R)34911143846-838
18Coquimbo Unido (R)3498173346-1335

Legend / Key: (C) Champions, (RP) Relegation Playoff, (R) Relegated

Universidad de Concepcion were relegated after losing Playoff 0-1 to Colo Colo.

Recap

O’Higgins finished 11th in the Chilean Primera Division in 2020-21, on 45 points from 34 matches, 20 points behind Champions Universidad Catolica, and 4 above relegated Universidad de Concepcion. Other teams with names recognizable to Irish readers were Union Espanola (4th), Palestino (5th), Santiago Wanderers (12th), Everton (13th) and Audax Italiano (14th). [1]

About O’Higgins Soccer Team and General Bernardo O’Higgins

Like O’Higgins numerous Soccer teams in Chile reference the origins of the majority of Chileans in European ancestry. O’Higgins are named after General Bernardo O’Higgins, born in Chile out of marriage to Ambrosio O’Higgins, who was born in Ireland and Isabel Riquelme. Bernardo O’Higgins took charge of a rabble of a rebel army, despite having no military training himself and led the Liberation of Chile from Spanish rule in a war that lasted from 1810 to 1818. Today he is regarded as the liberator of Chile and the father of the Nation [2]. He is recognized by Football authorities not just in the name O’Higgins for the Soccer team, but also in the Copa Libertadores, the Liberators Cup, which is the South American equivalent of the UEFA Champions League, named in honour of all the South American Liberators.

Statue of General Bernardo O’Higgins in Santiago, Chile.

Bernando O’Higgins General Statue at Bulnes Square and Bicentenario Chilean flag – Santiago, Chile / Item ID: 1276756747 Contributor Diego Grandi (2022) [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/bernando-ohiggins-general-statue-bulnes-square-1276756747 [Accessed 15 January 2022][3]

REFERENCES

[1] Stephen Fishlock Group Ed.. (2021) “World Service: Club football: South America: Chile” World Soccer. April 2021 pg. 96, Kelsey Media, Maidstone, Kent, England. UK.

[2] Christopher Minster (2019) Biography of Bernardo O’Higgins, Liberator of Chile Thought Co. July 21, 2019. [Internet] Available from: https://www.thoughtco.com/bernardo-ohiggins-2136599 [Accessed 15 January 2022]

Image References

[3] Contributor Diego Grandi (2022) Bernando O’Higgins General Statue at Bulnes Square and Bicentenario Chilean flag – Santiago, Chile / Item ID: 1276756747 [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/bernando-ohiggins-general-statue-bulnes-square-1276756747 [Accessed 15 January 2022]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Bernard (Loreto Community Project, Nutgrove)

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Venezuela FA First Division 1992-93

Final Table

Venezuela FA First Division 1992-93

PosTeamPWDLPts
1*Maritimo (CL)30169541
1*Minerven (CL)30169541
3Caracas FC30184840
4Union Tachira30175839
5Mineros Guyana30158738
6Trujillanos30138934
7Estudiantes30138934
8Anzoategui301210834
9Lara301112734
10Monagas301361132
11Llaneros308111127
12Universidad de Los Andes305101520
13Zamora30661818
14Italia30571817
15Galicia (R)30391815
16Portuguesa (R)30442212

Note: * Maritimo and Minerven were to playoff for title(CL) – Qualify for Copa Libertadores

Recap

Galicia, named after the Atlantic and Celtic region of North West Spain, finished second from bottom in the Venezuela First Division in 1992-93, and were relegated straight back down to the Second Division having being promoted the previous season [1]. Coincidentally they finished in the bottom three along with Italia and Portuguesa, two other teams named for regions in Mediterranean and Atlantic Europe from which the some of the settlers of South America and Venezuela came [1, 2]

About Galicia

Galicia is a Province of North West Spain, speaking Gallego, a language related to both Spanish and Portuguese, however, since 1981 there has been a movement in Galicia to link with the Atlantic and Celtic past of Galicia. Celtic Galicia compares itself not just in terms of weather to the Atlantic fringe of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, but also to the Celtic past which dates back to the 6th Century A.D. There is both a sporting and cultural heritage being revived, with Gaelic Football starting in the 2010s and the traditional instrument – a form of bagpipe being promoted by Celtic musicians [2].

The Galicia Football Club in Venezuela, like its counterparts Italia and Portuguesa, would be relating to the homeland of these Mediterranean and Atlantic peoples now transplanted to South America.

Close up of a soccer ball with Venezuela flag. 3D Rendering [Reference: 3][Text “Venezuela Futbol” added by Enda Mulcahy / Eirball]

Item ID: 1069680932 –

Photographic Contributor

Ink Drop

Ink Drop

References

[1] Anon. / Keir Radnedge (Ed.) (1993) “South America: Tables” World Soccer. August 1993. IPC Magazines, London, UK.

[2] Penn Museum (2021) The Modern Celts of Northern Spain [Internet] Available from: https://www.penn.museum/sites/expedition/the-modern-celts-of-northern-spain/#:~:text=The%20earliest%20known%20reference%20to%20the%20Celts%20in,even%20in%20Spain%E2%80%99s%20current%20climate%20of%20economic%20development. [Accessed 30 December 2021]

[3] Shutterstock / Ink Drop (2021) Close up of a soccer ball with Venezuela flag. 3D Rendering [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-illustration/close-soccer-ball-venezuela-flag-3d-1069680932 [Accessed 30 December 2021]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Nessa Mahon (TCD) and Dervla Mulcahy.

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Argentina FA National A Division 1992-93

Apertura (Opening Championship) Table 1992-93

Argentina FA National A Division Apertura 1992-93

PosTeamPWDLFAGDPts
1Boca Juniors (C)19107224111327
2River Plate *18104428121624
3San Lorenzo1995524141023
4Ferro Carril Oeste1961031610622
5Huracan199462622422
6Velez Sarsfield198562315821
7Estudiantes197662014620
8Lanus198472221120
9Belgrano Cordoba197662120120
10Talleres Cordoba196851820-220
11Deportivo Espanol197571918119
12San Martin Tucuman196851814418
13Deportivo Mandiyu195862124-318
14Rosario197481929-1018
15Independiente195771522-717
16Racing Club194781420-615
17Gimnasia y Esgrima194781927-815
18Platense193881621-514
19Argentinos Juniors *183781624-813
20Newell's Old Boys1934121231-1910

Note: * River Plate v Argentinos Juniors abandoned at half-time with River Plate leading 1-0.

Clausura (Closing Championship) Table 1992-93

Argentina FA National A Division Clausura 1992-93

PosTeamPWDLFAGDPts
1Velez Sarsfield (C)1910722371627
2Independiente1961212314924
3San Lorenzo198652719822
4Deportivo Espanol199462418622
5River Plate $1893631211021
6Boca Juniors196942418621
7Racing Club199372217521
8Rosario186842317620
9Huracan187652221120
10Argentinos Juniors1931331212019
11Deportivo Mandiyu195951922-319
12Estudiantes195862320318
13Belgrano Cordoba1941051322-918
14Gimnasia y Esgrima194961316-317
15Ferro Carril Oeste195681521-616
15Lanus195681521-616
17Talleres Cordoba $184771527-1215
18Platense193881426-1214
19Newell's Old Boys193791229-1713
20San Martin Tucuman1944111730-1312

Note: $ Game between River Plate v Talleres Cordoba in the matter of the courts – The Referee sent of 5 Talleres players and the result and the effect the subsequent player suspensions had on Talleres Cordoba’s season was so great that they were relegated. Talleres brought the matter to court, and were banned for doing so by the Argentina FA, but the judge ruled that the FIFA statutes barring teams from going to court was unconstitutional, and the matter was going through the court system in Argentina at the cessation of the Championship.

Relegation Averages (Points Per Game Over Past 3 Seasons)

Argentina FA National A Division Relegation Averages 1992-93

PosTeamPts
1Lanus0.973
2Belgrano Cordoba0.960
3Deportivo Mandiyu0.947
4Estudiantes0.929
4Gimnasia y Esgrima0.929
6Platense0.921
7Talleres Cordoba (R)0.893
8San Martin Tucuman (R)0.789

Legend / Key

P – Played, W- Won, D – Drew, L – Lost, F – Goals For, A – Goals Against, GD – Goal Difference, Pts – Points, (C) Champions and Copa Libertadores Qualifiers (R) Relegated by lowest average points over last three seasons.

Season Recap

Velez Sarsfield finished sixth of 20 teams in the Apertura (Opening Championship) and then won the Clausura (Closing Championship) in the Argentina Football Association National A Division in 1992-93 [1, 2]. It was only the fourth Championship victory for the traditionally Irish-Argentine Soccer team, and the first in 46 years [2]. With no playoff between the Apertura and Clausura Champions unlike in other South American Championships at the time, there was no Overall Champion for the 1992-93 season [2], and both Boca Juniors (Apertura Champions) and Velez Sarsfield (Clausura Champions) qualified for the Copa Libertadores – the South American Champions League [2].

About Velez Sarsfield

Velez Sarsfield are named after Dalmacio Velez Sarsfield, whose Grandfather George Sarsfield left Ireland in the early 1700s [4]. Dalmacio is a hugely important figure in Argentina, having written the country’s civil code in 1856 [4]. The Code remained in use until 2015. Velez Sarsfield are a multi-sport club based in the Capital Buenos Aires, and are most famous for their successful Soccer team.

VELEZ SARSFIELD

Velez Sarsfield Stamp
ARGENTINA – CIRCA 1977: a stamp printed in the Argentina shows Dalmacio Velez Sarsfield, Argentine Lawyer and Politician, Author of Argentine Civil Code, circa 1977

References

[1] Anon. / Keir Radnedge (Ed.) “South America: Tables” World Soccer. February 1993 pg. 51. IPC Magazines, London, UK.

[2] Anon. / Keir Radnedge (Ed.) “South America: Tables” World Soccer. September 1993 pg. 49. IPC Magazines, London, UK.

[3] Maynooth University (2021) Viva Irlanda! Remembering the history of the Irish in Argentina [Internet] Available from: http://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/research/spotlight-research/viva-irlanda-remembering-history-irish-argentina [Accessed 31 January 2021][Last Accessed 29 December 2021]

PHOTO REFERENCES

[4] ©boris15/123RF.COM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Rose McCabe, Gabriel McCloyne, Gerry Tully, Paul Leech, Peter Lemass, Ciaran Simms, Cathal Gallagher, Paul Foley (TCD).

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CSF South American Masters Tournament 1992

CSF (CONMEBOL) Logo 1989-2016
CSF Logo 1989-2016 [References: 1]

Schedule

Match Day Semi-Finals
(Semi-Finals)
1 - 0
CSF South American Masters Tournament
1992
Velez Sarsfield Stadium, Buenos Aires

Boca Juniors (Arg) vs Olimpia (Par)

(Semi-Finals)
1 (3p) - 1 (1p)
CSF South American Masters Tournament
1992
Velez Sarsfield Stadium, Buenos Aires

Racing Club (Arg) vs Cruzeiro (Bra)

Match Day Final
(Final)
2 - 1
CSF South American Masters Tournament
1992
Velez Sarsfield Stadium, Buenos Aires

Boca Juniors (Arg) vs Cruzeiro (Bra)

Match Day 3rd / 4th Place Playoff
(3rd / 4th Place Playoff)
2 - 1
CSF South American Masters Tournament
1992
Velez Sarsfield Stadium, Buenos Aires

Olimpia (Par) vs Racing Club (Arg)

Recap

The South American Masters Tournament was added to the already congested South American Soccer Schedule in 1992. Played between the four winners of the South American Super Cup, itself a 16-team tournament for winners of the Copa Libertadores it was played just this once in Velez Sarsfield Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Boca Juniors, made famous as the team which brought Diego Maradona to the World, won the Tournament, triumphing 2-1 in the Final versus Brazil’s Cruzeiro from Belo Horizonte having already defeated Paraguay’s Olimpia 1-0 in the Semi-Finals. Olimpia from Asuncion, Paraguay defeated Racing Club, the second Buenos Aires team in the tournament in the 3rd Place Playoff.

Velez Sarsfield are named after Dalmacio Velez Sarsfield, whose Grandfather George Sarsfield left Ireland in the early 1700s. Dalmacio is a hugely important figure in Argentina, having written the country’s civil code in 1856. The Code remained in use until 2015. Velez Sarsfield are a multi-sport club based in the Capital Buenos Aires, and are most famous for their successful Soccer team.

Velez Sarsfield

ARGENTINA – CIRCA 1977: a stamp printed in the Argentina shows Dalmacio Velez Sarsfield, Argentine Lawyer and Politician, Author of Argentine Civil Code, circa 1977

Photo References

©boris15/123RF.COM

Logo References

[1] 1000 Logos (2021) CONMEBOL-logo-history [Internet] Available from: https://1000logos.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/CONMEBOL-logo-history.jpg [Accessed 5 January 2021][Adjusted]

Schedule References

[2] Anon. (1992) “World Service” World Soccer. August/September 1992. pg.

Photo References

[3] ©boris15/123RF.COM

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Rose McCabe, Gabriel McCloyne, Gerry Tully, Paul Leech, Peter Lemass, Ciaran Simms, Cathal Gallagher, Paul Foley (TCD).

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South Africa National Soccer League Castle League 1995

Final Table

South Africa National Soccer League Castle League 1995

PosTeamPWDLFAGDPts
1Cape Town Spurs34218552203171
2Mamelodi Sundowns34199644232166
3Orlando Pirates341612642222060
4Kaizer Chiefs341611742212159
5Hellenic341681051391256
6Umtata Bucks34148124139250
7Vaal Professionals341212104137448
8Qwa Qwa Stars341212103939048
9Real Rovers341110134551-643
10Jomo Cosmos341012123538-342
11Manning Rangers341011134043-341
12Wits University34118153844-641
13Bloemfontein Celtic34109153537-239
14Witbank Aces34106183853-1536
15Moroka Swallows34713143547-1234
16Amazulu34713143553-1834
17African Wanderers34712153955-1633
18Rafali Blackpool34510193566-3119

Champions (African Champions Cup): Cape Town Spurs. Runners-Up (CAF Cup): Mamelodi Sundowns.

Relegated: African Wanderers, Rabali Blackpool. Promoted: Pretoria City, Crystal Brains.

Recap

Bloemfontein Celtic, formed in 1969, carry the famous Glasgow Celtic name and also play in Green and White. In 1995 they finished in 13th place out of 18 with 39 points from 34 matches in the National Soccer League Castle League. The Castle League was the top Division in the South African National Soccer League in 1995. None of the players, however, had Irish names.

Squad in 1995:

Gk: Prince Mogoshua, Pazi Shabani, Doctor Ntolo

Def: Jonas Mabusela, Sello Mahlangu, Winston Mgqamqo, Windy Mkhabela, Victor Nhlapo, Luc-Junior Oum, Joseph Thulare,

Mid: Aubrey Lekwane, Adam Mabena, Collen Hlope, Petrus Mahlangu, Gus Mlungwana, Tebogo Mophaleng, Mandla Nkosi, Percy Nxumalo, Kenneth Sibeko,

Fwd: Lodrick Baloyi, Kay Kayuni, Jacob Khosa, George Mahlangu, Boniventure Mofokeng, Teboho Mokoena, Simon Nkosi, Johannes Shili.

Bloemfontein Stadium, Free State/South Africa – 05/12/2009: Aerial photo of Bloemfontein Stadium

Bloemfontein Stadium, South Africa
Bloemfontein Stadium, South Africa.

Bloemfontein, South AfricaG

Royalty-free stock photo ID: 1704541288

By Grant Duncan-Smith

References

[1] Barry Baker (1996) “South Africa”  The African Football Guide 1996/1997. pg. 274. Published by Heart Books, 2820 Rijmenam, Belgium.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Paul O’Reilly.

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Maranhao State Championship (Brazil) 2000

1st Stage Group Tables

Maranhao State Championship 1st Stage Group A 2000

PosTeamPFAGDPts
1Moto Clube121814426
2Maranhao1228171122
3Sao Bento121020-1010
4Bacabal121024-149
5Expressinho12633-275
6Tocantins12634-281

Maranhao state Championship 1st Stage Group B 2000

PosTeamPFAGDPts
1Sampaio Correa124293329
2Santa Ines1223101323
3Caxiense1224121222
4Viana121814420
5Boa Vontade122017317
6Imperatriz121616016

In the First Stage teams played each team from the other Group twice. The Top two in each Group Qualify for the 1st Stage Semi-Finals.

1st Stage Playoffs

Moto Clube are 1st Stage Champions and Qualify for Championship Final.

2nd Stage Group Tables

Maranhao State Championship 2nd Stage Group A 2000

PosTeamPFAGDPts
1Maranhao103682824
2Sao Bento102671920
3Moto Clube102071317
4Bacabal101815313
5Expressinho10532-274
6Tocantins10542-373

Maranhao State Championship 2nd Stage Group B 2000

PosTeamPFAGDPts
1Sampaio Correa101661023
2Viana10168817
3Caxiense101311216
4Boa Vontade10914-511
5Santa Ines10915-69
6Imperatriz10615-95

In the 2nd Stage Teams played each team in their own group twice. Top two in each Group qualify for 2nd Stage semi-Finals.

2nd Stage Playoffs

Sampaio Correa win 2nd Stage and Qualify for Championship Final.

Championship Final

Maranhao State Championship Final (1st Stage Winner v 2nd Stage Winner)

DateEventTime/ResultsMatch Day
Moto Clube vs Sampaio CorreaChampionship Final 1st Leg
Sampaio Correa vs Moto ClubeChampionship Final 2nd Leg

Moto Clube won Maranhao State Championship 5-4 on aggregate.

Note: Match Dates are a very rough estimate based on the Brazilian Football season being split into two halves: The first half from February to June is for the State Championships and the 2nd Half from June to December is for the National Championships. The Top teams in each state take part in both State Championships and National Championships.

Recap

Expressinho from Sao Luis played in the Brazilian Maranhao State Championship’s Top Division in 2000, finishing with 5 points from 12 games in the 1st Stage and 4 Points from 10 games in the 2nd stage, resulting in their relegation, along with last placed overall Tocantins. Expressinho are of interest to Irish readers as they were formed in Sao Luis on 17th March 1975, St. Patrick’s Day, and played in Green Shirts, White Shorts and Green Socks. Expressinho played in the 21,000 capacity Estadio Nuozinho Santos in Sao Luis.

The 1st Stage Championship was won 2-1 on aggregate by Moto Clube versus Sampaio Correa, who won the 2nd Stage Championship 2-0 versus Viana (the first leg in that tie finished 1-1 but was awarded to Sampaio Correa 1-0 as Viana had fielded an ineligible player). The Championship Final, played between the 1st Stage and 2nd Stage Champions was won by Moto Clube, who overturned a 2-4 deficit in the 1st Leg to take the 2nd Leg 3-0 and the tie 5-4 on aggregate.

Map of Maranhao, Brazil.

Map of Maranhao in Brazil

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References

[1] Serge Van Hoof et al (2001) “Maranhao (MA)” North and Latin American Football Guide 2001/2002. pg. 237-238. Heart Books, B-2820 Rijmenam, Belgium.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Thanks to Dieni

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