World Cup 1930 Uruguay - Review & History
The World Cup began in Uruguay as 13 teams battled it out to become the tournament's inaugural winners. European interest waned after it was decided the championships should be contested in South America.
Controversy reigned in the second match in Pool One between Argentina and France. Hard man Luisito Monti put the South Americans ahead just nine minutes from time and, with six minutes still remaining and a French forward through on goal, Brazilian referee Almeida Rego blew for full-time. A near-riot ensued and despite the game resuming, France failed to find the net and finished third in their group. Argentinian striker Guillermo Stabile, who grabbed a hat-trick in a 6-3 win against Mexico, ended the tournament as top scorer with eight goals.
The USA, who had topped their group without conceding a goal, were thumped 6-1 by Stabile and his team-mates at the semi-final stage. Uruguay recorded an identical score against Yugoslavia to secure their place in the final - a match in which they came from behind to beat Argentina 4-2.
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World Cup 1930 results (Held in Uruguay)
Semi-finals
Argentina 6-1 USA
Uruguay 6-1 Yugoslavia
FINAL - Estadio Centenario, Montevideo
Uruguay 4-2 Argentina
TOP SCORERS World Cup 1930
Guillermo Stabile (Argentina) 8
Pedro Cea (Uruguay) 5
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