The 1991 South American Women's Football Championship (Campeonato Sudamericano de Fútbol Femenino 1991) was held in Maringá, Brazil between 28 April and 5 May 1991. It was the first staging of the South American Women's Football Championship and determined the CONMEBOL's single qualifier for the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Brazil won the tournament, that was played with only three teams: Brazil, Chile and Venezuela. Adriana was the tournament's top scorer, with four goals. Chile's Ada Cruz was elected as the best player.
In 1988, the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) had expressed interest in hosting the tournament.
Venues The only venue used for the tournament was the Estádio Willie Davids, located in Maringá.
Maringá Estádio Willie Davids Capacity: 16.226
Results The tournament was set up in a round-robin format, where each team played one match against each of the other teams within the group. The first placed team in the group won the tournament and qualified for the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup in China.
Two points were awarded for a win, one point for a draw, and no points for a loss.
Tie-breaker If teams finish leveled on points, the following tie-breakers are used: greater goal difference in all group games; greater number of goals scored in all group games; winner of the head-to-head match between the teams in question; drawing of lots.
Final standings TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts2200121+114210126–42200207–70
Brazil won the tournament and qualified for the 1991 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Awards
Goalscorers 4 goals Adriana 1 goal
Elane Márcia Taffarel Marisa Roseli Ada Cruz
Unknown goalscorers
: 4 additional goals : 1 additional goal
References
External links Table & results at RSSSF.com Seleção Brasileira Feminina (Brazilian National Women's Team) 1986-1995 at RSSSF Brazil